European Union Ambassador Luc Véron’s visit to Occidental Mindoro from Jul. 8 to 11, made obvious the strong ties between the Philippines and the European Union (EU), which celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. The visit highlighted the critical work undertaken by the EU to support...
Recognizing the impact of bullying on students’ academic performance and overall well-being, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, that the Department of Education (DepEd) would monitor schools to ensure strict compliance with anti-bullying policies. (DepEd / MB Visual...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, August 11 renewed his call for the Chinese government to immediately stop its aggression against the Philippines. Estrada made the appeal after the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) accused China’s air force of...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said the public can now access 66,000 books from Malacañang that were restored by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and stored at its newly inaugurated Permanent Gallery. BOOKS FOR ALL — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos speaks at the inauguration of the...
(Front to back) The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16), HMCS Montreal (FFH336), and USS Lake Erie (CG70) with BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) on the lead (not in photo) sail in formation during the multilateral maritime cooperative activity by the Australia, Canada, Philippines, and United States in the West...
President Marcos has approved the merger of the United Coconut Planters Bank Leasing and Finance Corporation (ULFC) ) and Land Bank of the Philippines Leasing and Finance Corporation (LLFC). Marcos made the approval through Executive Order No. 65 dated Aug. 6. The merger has LLFC as the surviving...
Ambassador Ricardo Luis Bocalandro and Mme. Maria Elena Urriste de Bocalandro The residence of Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, Ambassador of Argentina, and his lovely wife Mme. Maria Elena Urriste de Bocalandro, was a haven of warmth and camaraderie as they welcomed guests to their residence on a...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has disclosed to Congress that it will be submitting the result of its performance review on system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) by December. “We have until the end of the year to submit our findings to the President,” ERC...
The proportion of the country's outstanding debt relative to its overall economic output returned to its post-pandemic peak in the second quarter, data from the Bureau of the Treasury revealed. Despite a higher growth rate, the gross domestic product (GDP) failed to keep pace with the government's...
To enjoin deaf and hard-to-hear students in celebrating History Month, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) with the Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte, Philippine National School for the Blind (PNSB), Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD), Maynilad Water Services Inc., and...
Ports and casino magnate Enrique Razon Jr. has surpassed property tycoon Manuel Villar as the wealthiest person in the Philippines, according to Forbes' latest report released on Thursday, Aug. 8. Although the Sy siblings, the heirs of the late SM Group Founder Henry Sy Sr., maintained their...
Ambassador Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony of the Embassy of Malaysia delivers his welcome remarks. Ambassador Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Bin Anthony of the Embassy of Malaysia hosted the induction of the Global Women BPW Manila at the banquet hall of the Malaysian Embassy in...
