As the country is set to welcome foreign tourists back on its shores, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reminded that minimum health protocols should still be strictly observed while traveling. A traveler wearing a face mask is seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia,...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. assured the public that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is focused on processing passport applications faster. (FILE PHOTO/JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) Locsin made the statement as more people complain about their passport applications, with...
The Philippines remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the rights and welfare of Filipino children as the world commemorates World Children's Day on November 20. THEY'RE EVERYWHERE-- Street children are seen playing along Lacson Ave. Sampaloc, Manila on Aug. 30, 2021. (File Photo/Manny...
Using his "global celebrity stature", presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao said on Thursday, Nov. 18 that he will lure foreign direct investments (FDIs) to the Philippines and provide jobs for the country's poor. Senator Manny Pacquiao2 Pacquiao mentioned he has at least 10 international...
The Philippines is now gearing up to welcome foreign tourists back to its famous destinations in the "new normal" as travel restrictions in the country continue to ease, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Friday, Nov. 19. Boracay (Photo by RJ Baculo/Unsplash) DOT Secretary Bernadette...
Senator Richard Gordon said on Thursday, Nov. 18, the President should lead in protecting the country's troops after the Ayungin Shoal incident involving members of the Chinese Coast Guard. President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos from Malacañang/ MANILA BULLETIN) "As...
A shared outrage with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. was expressed by Senator Risa Hontiveros to the actions made by the Chinese Coast Guard vessels who blocked and water cannoned Philippine boats that were on their way to supply food for military personnel....
The country’s reopening to foreign tourists amid the persisting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is now under "rigorous study" by the national government. Boracay, arguably the crown jewel of Philippine tourism (Ramon Kagie/ Unsplash) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque had this to say...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to launch an "enhanced partnership" on trade and investment, technology, security and defense, and coronavirus (COVID-19) response, among others. UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro...
The Philippine government will try to learn from its neighbor Thailand as the latter opens up to fully vaccinated foreign tourists for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic last year. Phra Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand (Sumit Chinchane/ Unsplash) "Tinitingnan din po...
The South Korean government will now allow the entry of foreign workers (E-9 visa category) under the Employment Permit System (EPS) from the Philippines and four other countries. Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) announced on Nov. 5 that South Korea will ease the restrictions on...
The decision of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to remove the Foreign Currency Differential Adjustment (FCDA) from the water bills will have a different impact on the respective customers of Manila Water Company, Inc. and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. Unfortunately, it will...
