Philippines’ tuna and canning companies are eyeing expansion in India, which offers fishing areas that could yield up to additional 213,000 metric tons (MT) of tuna annually. During the India-Philippines Business Conference on Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture, Frabelle Fishing President Francisco...
Leading cement producer Holcim Philippines, Inc. is confident of delivering profitable growth this year while supporting the country’s recovery through more innovative products, enhanced operations, improved customer experience, and stronger commitment to sustainability. During the firm’s...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received P68 million worth of medical supplies and equipment from the Australian government on Thursday at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City to bolster the military's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response. (Photo courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines)...
The government of Australia has provided additional support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with another donation of hospital and personal protective equipment valued at P70 million (AUD 2 million), the Australian Embassy in Manila announced Friday. AFP Chief of Staff Cirilito...
Around 700 athletes and officials of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) were vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Manila Prince Hotel in Manila on Friday, May 28. JABBED --Olympian Cris Nievarez was among the 700 athletes and officials of the Philippine Olympic Committee...
Introductory pricing extended After months of teasing , Volkswagen’s newest model, the T-Cross crossover SUV, is now in showrooms. The vehicle is already available in Volkswagen dealerships in Luzon, and will be in Visayas and Mindanao beginning June 4, 2021. The T-Cross is available in two...
The suspect in the shooting rampage in San Jose, California on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) that left nine people dead, including a Filipino-American, had been briefly detained in 2016 by United States border security authorities after returning from a trip to the Philippines. SAN JOSE, CA - MAY...
Screenshot from MPL Philippines Blacklist International staved off Bren Esports' furious fight back, pulling off a vengeful 3-2 win to enter playoffs upper bracket finals in the MPL Philippines Season 7 late Thursday night, May 27. After Bren came back from an early two-game deficit, Blacklist got...
The Philippines has opposed any potential "vaccine apartheid" in international travel and called for global pact recognizing the coronavirus jabs approved by World Health Organization (WHO) sufficient for the entry of travelers. A health worker prepares to administer a coronavirus vaccine at a...
8637 Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial booked a spot in the semifinal round and has assured himself of a bronze medal in the ASBC Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships Wednesday night, May 26 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Tokyo Olympics-bound Marcial moved to the semifinal round after his...
Davao City has officially become the "chocolate capital" of the Philippines under a new law signed by President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Republic Act No. 11547, inked by the President on May 27, also declared the entire Davao Region as the cacao capital of the...
A students group on Thursday, May 27, has accused the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of being "deaf" to education woes after it defended its flexible learning policy for the tertiary level. Personnel of San Juan National High School clean and disinfect a classroom in line with San Juan City...
