Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta thanked the Philippines for its support to his country's goal to be a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta hold a bilateral meeting in...
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta arrived in Manila on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to advance the relations with the Philippines of the sole Southeast Asian nation that is still not part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Horta landed in the country at around 2 p.m. with a welcome...
Sen. Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito backed initiatives for regional housing development, calling for increased government-private sector collaboration during the 31st National Developers Convention. Photo from the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc.'s (SHDA). Ejercito, who...
The local coconut and biodiesel industries declared that they are ready to increase production in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ plan to increase the mandated biodiesel blend at the pumps to three percent (B3) from the current rate (B2) as part of measures needed to address rising fuel...
Francorp Philippines, a local unit of the world’s franchising authority Francorp, is launching more than 26 brands from various sectors that it nurtured and prepared over the years to break into the franchising scene. In a statement, Francorp Philippines CEO Alegria “Bing” Limjoco said the...
BUTUAN CITY – The Tabon Farmers’ Association (TFA) in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, has received P700,000 worth of livelihood assistance under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) facilitated by the Army 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion (IB)....
Top diplomats from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed grave concern over the "escalation of armed conflict" in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Hamas, but refused to take sides and called for a two-state solution. Raising their position on...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will break its silence on the current developments in the Middle East as it set to issue a statement on its stand on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas militants. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations...
A beginner-friendly lecture and hands-on group painting workshop will be conducted by Fidel Sarmiento, a visual artist and leader in the industry. In this series of face-to-face painting workshop, the students will learn the basics of blending and proper mixing of acrylic colors, and how to...
An official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed willingness to assist the Philippines in repatriating Filipinos affected by the ongoing war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Foreign...
An arrangement that will quicken cargo clearance and prioritize treatment for cargo inspection for goods was signed by all member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These member states signed the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) of their respective Authorised Economic...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and even government and private hospitals should invest in strengthening their systems against cyberattacks as these occurrences poses a security risk issue. Sen. Pia Cayetano asks Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth)...
