Significant progress was achieved last week in the campaign for climate justice when the Philippines was elected as the host country of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage brought about by climate change. The Philippines won the bid over seven other contenders, capping a...
We are living amid a problem of unsustainable consumption, and its waste surrounds us, among them rolls of plastic, packaging material, and fashion clothing. This problem became more apparent during the pandemic when online shopping became the only way to acquire goods. After that, the door...
Banyan Tree Manila Bay (Artist's rendition) Banyan Tree Manila Bay is the first internationally branded ultra-luxury hotel and residential project in the Philippines, promising to provide a new standard for the country's luxury hospitality and high-end living experiences. This will be the first...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) assured the public that security measures are "100 percent ready" for President Marcos' third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/File) Emmanuel Miro, head of MMDA Special...
China maintained that the 2016 Arbitral Award, which invalidated the basis of China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea and upheld the Philippines’ sovereign rights and jurisdiction in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), was “illegitimate” and “illegal,” and called on the...
Andy Regalado and Martin Taylor Jerik Santos, Ruffa Gutierrez, Andy Regalado, Angelia Ong, and Oli Sara The Banyan Group debuts in the Philippines with Banyan Tree Manila Bay, an ultra-luxury hotel and residences property along the picturesque Manila Bay. Banyan Tree Manila Bay, in collaboration...
Take time to answer the census questions and give truthful information. The information will not only update the country’s total population, it will also guide the making of government policies to enhance services needed by specific groups. President Marcos has urged the people to...
When we think about farming, rural countryside often comes to mind, as we believe it’s the only place for it. However, with rapid urbanization addressing demographic challenges, metro cities are now filled with developments, leaving little room for green spaces. This is a challenge faced...
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has noted that every day the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic waste are dumped into the oceans, rivers, and lakes around the world. So, you can just imagine the impact of plastic pollution on the global water systems. This is why the...
By JUNEP OCAMPO Despite significant challenges at home, Israel remains steadfast in its mission to share agricultural expertise with developing countries, particularly the Philippines. This dedication was on full display at the Israeli-Philippine Agritech Innovation Forum, held at the New World...
H.E. Ambassador Tull Traisorat, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco On June 14, 2024, the majestic Mayuree Ballroom of Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati hosted the grand reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of...
The MSJO gathers outside of Musikverein to commemorate their memorable feat The Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) once again clinched an award in Europe, securing First Place with Outstanding Success in the String Orchestra Category at the 16th Summa Cum Laude International Music Festival in...
