The Philippine Army (PA) announced Monday, Sept. 15, that it has joined forces with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) for a two-day humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) training at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. The joint activity held at the Forerunner Training Area, Libingan ng mga Bayani...
The Philippine Navy (PN) confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 2, that the guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) incurred minor damage while participating in the Maritime Training Activity (MTA) MALPHI LAUT 2025, a bilateral training exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). BRP Antonio Luna was...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) have reinforced their maritime cooperation with the launch of the Maritime Training Activity (MTA) MALPHI LAUT 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, the PN said Saturday, Aug. 30. Lt. Andrei Balde, spokesperson of the Naval Task Group (NTG) 80.5, said...
Ever found a place that feels like home the moment you step in? Maayo Terraces in Bacolod brings that feeling to life. Its design reflects the city’s identity—simple, warm, and rooted in local culture. With open courtyards and natural textures, it blends seamlessly into daily life, offering a...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has extended to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the Philippines' "heartfelt appreciation" for the royal clemency that officials of the Arab nation granted to 115...
HMCS Ottawa (FFH-341), a Halifax-class frigate operated by the Royal Canadian Navy, arrives in Manila on Feb. 7, 2025 for a goodwill visit. (Photo: Philippine Navy) A commander of a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) frigate was stripped of his duties while the ship was on a goodwill visit to Manila. The...
The third episode of Alagang Wilcon, titled "Champions Of Filipino Architecture And Design," takes viewers through the inspiring journeys of three prominent architects and designers: Arlen De Guzman, Dryan Tria, and Royal Pineda. These professionals are not just reshaping the Filipino landscape;...
An emerging center of growth and progress in Western Visayas, Bacolod City is able to elegantly stay true to its roots amid gradual urbanization in the area. The city's unique charm and potential captivate both locals and non-locals as well as families to keep coming back. Bacolod offers a great...
Arch. Royal Pineda (Photo courtesy of Royal Pineda/Facebook) During the launch of “Ugnayan,” Genteel Home’s latest collaboration with Arch. Royal Pineda at Manila FAME 2024, the spotlight wasn’t just on the stunning furniture collection—it was on the dialogue surrounding Filipino...
Genteel Home at Manila FAME 2024 Amid the curated exhibits of this year’s Manila FAME, one name stood out not only for its visually stunning pieces but for its deeply rooted design philosophy: Genteel Home. The Pampanga-based furniture brand, led by founder and principal designer Katrina...
Since her maiden voyage in December 2009, Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas has been a cherished means of traveling for many vacationers ticking items off their bucket lists. Touted as “the original game changer,” she revolutionized the cruise industry with top-deck thrills, show-stopping...
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting two of the United Kingdom’s most esteemed scientific and cultural institutions: the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew, at both its London and Wakehurst, Sussex locations, and the Natural History Museum of London. As part of a delegation from...
