Following the Philippines’ inclusion in a global list of the 10 worst countries for workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) defended the country’s labor record, citing ongoing reforms and recent milestones as proof of progress in upholding workers’ rights. Labor Secretary...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila warned the European Union (EU) not to interfere into the territorial and maritime issues involving the Philippines in the South China Sea, reiterating that the regional bloc “has no standing” since it is not a party to the dispute. Department of Foreign Affairs...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has kicked off its ₱10 billion public offering of 1.5-year Senior Fixed Rate Series H Bonds due 2026 and 3Y Senior Fixed Rate Series I Bonds due 2028. The Bonds will be issued under UnionBank’s Philippine Peso Bond Program with an increased...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Civil Service Commission (CSC)-Regional Office 1 (Ilocos) has formally awarded the Certificate of Registration of the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) to the La Union Provincial Government Employees Organization (LUPGEO). The awarding of the CNA...
President Marcos welcomed the establishment of the Philippines-European Union Security and Defense Dialogue, which was initiated during the two-day visit of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission (HRVP) Kaja Kallas. President...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) announced on Monday, June 2, the creation of the new EU-Philippine Security and Defense Dialogue, which will deepen cooperation on security matters both in the regional and global spheres. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and H igh Representative for Foreign...
The Department of National Defense (DND) reinforced its defense cooperation with major European allies on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, May 31. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held separate bilateral meetings with European Union (EU) chief diplomat Kaja...
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission (HRVP) Kaja Kallas will be in the Philippines from June 1 to 2 to discuss ways “to further strengthen” the relationship between the Philippines and the regional bloc. ...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government of La Union, through the Provincial Government-Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO), recently spearheaded the Trash to Goods recycling program in partnership with Hope Business for Good and Century Tuna at the La Union...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A driver and his 16 passengers were injured in a jeepney crash in Barangay Nagyubuyuban here on Saturday night, May 24. Police identified the injured as Chiquito Alisen, 45, driver, and passengers Edgar Vecino, Daisy Espinueva, Fred Pena, Emily Dingwas, Lourdes...
The Philippines has joined Africans in celebrating Africa Day which marks the 62nd founding anniversary of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. In a message on Sunday, May 25, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo congratulated the people of Africa,...
As part of its bilateral cooperation with the Philippines, the European Union (EU) is set to conduct a scoping study of mineral-rich sites in the country to identify potential sources of critical raw materials, ensuring sustainable utilization of resources and promoting new investment...
