The Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s (NAIA) Bureau of Customs has received praise from the German Embassy for its efficient trade facilitation processes. During the recent celebration of the 34th Anniversary of German Unity and the 70th German-Philippine Diplomatic...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9, that globally ranked Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) continue to increase, with six HEIs now ranked in the newly released 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. (CHED / MB VIsual Content...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) underscores the critical role of EDCA sites in disaster response, as evidenced by the joint relief operations of the military with counterparts from the United States in typhoon-hit Batanes on Oct. 8, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines...
Former Public Works chief Rogelio L. "Babes" Singson has been hailed by the big business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) as its Management Person of the Year 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 9, MAP said Singson, who is currently president and chief executive officer...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has reminded aspiring public officials gearing up for the 2025 elections to prioritize respect for intellectual property (IP) rights in their campaign materials. With the campaign period set to commence next year, IPOPHL said it is...
The Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort came alive with extravagance on Sept. 20, 2024, as the highly anticipated Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards marked its 21st year in glamor. (R to L) Paullyn Grace Puerta, Ronnel Ybanez, Jhoanna Ybanez, Cheryl Japitana, Prospero Madamba, Critobal...
San Miguel Food and Beverages, Inc. (SMFB) and Gold Label Resources, Inc. (GLRI) have settled 12 trademark disputes through mediation, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (Ipophl) said. In a statement, Ipophl said the compromise agreement was signed on Sept. 30, 2024, covering a...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs into law Republic Act No. 12024 or the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act at the Malacanan Palace on Oct. 8, 2024 with DND Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (second from left), AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (second from right) and lawmakers....
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo (Facebook) Alleged Chinese spy Alice Guo allegedly had her campaign during the 2022 elections for the mayoral seat of Bamban, Tarlac "arranged" by China’s state security. This was raised by a certain Wang Fu Gui, a friend...
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is selling its subsidiary, UCPB Savings Bank, Inc., to focus on its core sectors. In a statement, Landbank said the state-owned lender wants to enhance its services to key development sectors once the privatization of UCPB Savings is completed. Lynette...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Escudero's Facebook page) Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero expects the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or national budget to be approved either by the first or second week of...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero says he would rather say nothing on whether or not Vice President Sara Duterte will attend the Senate’s upcoming budget hearings. This, after...
