The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) backs the confirmation of Secretary Alfredo Pascual as Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) chief. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 30, the Chamber appreciates the leadership of Secretary Pascual as well as his commitment to developing...
A fantasy yearend degustation menu from some of the foremost chefs of Manila The New Year promises to be unique with the growing hope that the pandemic is close to its end. It’s hard to think of the proper way to usher in what is potentially the post-Covid era. And if there would be an...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P254-million loan to renewable energy firm Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc. (UEP) to spur investments in the sector amidst rising demand. UEP, an engineering, procurement and construction contractor, offers renewable energy and energy...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reported a 4.4 percent increase in applications seeking registration for the protection of intellectual property works in the first nine months of 2022. According to IPOPHL, the Jan.-Sept. filings for trademarks, patents, utility models...
MOSCOW, Russia -- President Vladimir Putin has gifted eight golden rings to Moscow-allied leaders of post-Soviet countries, sparking a torrent of jokes and comparisons with power-hungry tyrant Sauron from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. During a summit that took place in Saint Petersburg on Monday...
A Filipino envoy has received the highest award that the government of the United Arab Emirates confers on diplomats in recognition of her contributions in promoting bilateral ties. Philippine Ambassador to UAE Hjayceelyn Quintana was awarded the Medal of Independence of the First Order from...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rescued 17 Vietnamese who are crew members of cargo vessel M/V “Dolphin 15” after it ran aground off Balabac, Palawan on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Photo: Western Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (WESCOM / AFP) Lt. Col. Isagani Nato, acting chief of the...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) assured seafarers and their families of prayers and support as it paid tribute to their sacrifices and hard work. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Balanga,...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Luke and Matthew narrate their respective versions of the Infancy Narrative. Compared to Luke’s version, which is characterized by a joyous tone, the Matthean Infancy Narrative tells of the struggles of the Holy Family and of all those who are related to them, like the innocents...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL DR. JUN YNARES As we write this column, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) would have started the mandatory registration of all Subscriber Identity Modules or more commonly known as SIM cards. The start of the mandatory registration takes place after President...
THE RIGHT MOVE If there is a universal event nearly every nation in the globe celebrates, it must be New Year’s Eve. In my travels, I had been amazed at how some countries were able to distinguish themselves as New Year’s Eve destinations, and consequently, over the years, have embedded their...
The Netherlands has expressed optimism about ​investing in the​ Philippines​ following the​ increased cooperation on agrifood, digitalization and water management between the two countries. At a business forum in the Netherlands last week, Dutch Foreign Affairs Deputy...
