Another lawyers' group has joined the calls for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators in the killing last Sept. 14 of a lady lawyer in Bangued, Abra. The Philippine Bar Association (PBA), in a statement said: "We cannot bring back Atty. Ma. Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales-Alzate and the rest of our...
Former president and now House Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (center) pays a courtesy call to Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim at the Malaysian Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sept. 14 (Facebook). It has...
The JM Estorque-saddled Red Sole, AR Villegas-ridden Vavavoom and LF de Jesus-charged Top of the Line will be the horses to watch when the Philippine Racing Commission holds a charity race dubbed the Philippine Sportswriters Association Cup at the Metro Manila Turf Club, Inc.’ ground in Malvar,...
ENJOY BEFORE YOU FLY Sheraton Manila near NAIA 3 provides world-class Filipino hospitality The September Online Sale (2023) is back this year with its biggest edition ever—a month-long event that invites travelers across the Philippines to fall in love with the country’s beautiful destinations...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa says he is "embarrassed as a Filipino" whenever he compares Philippine health statistics to that of the country’s neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian...
The Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) has announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 42nd Agora Awards. The deadline for the submission of all requirements has been extended to Sept. 15, 2023. Agora Awards Chairman Law Sibayan shared that they have streamlined the...
ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE From left: Maryrose Gisbert, Lydia Velasco, Cesar Arro The Association of Women Legislators Foundation, Inc. (AWLFI) is welcoming the “ber” month season with a back-to-back art exhibit with Mira Art Gallery and Project Hulmahan entitled “Sining sa Kongreso : An Art Exhibit...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno called upon his regional counterparts to join forces and actively collaborate in overcoming the diverse challenges hindering Southeast Asia's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. At the 10th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in...
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China started to resume Tuesday, August 22, the rounds of negotiations on the possible Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. Manila would be hosting the three-day talks, which would gather diplomats from 12 countries....
The domestic electric vehicles (EV) market is expected to grow a conservative 30 percent on strong adoption by motorists amid the influx of new models at relatively affordable price range. Patrick T. Aquino, director at the Department of Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB), said during a...
Registration for the 53rd Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines (OHNAP) National Annual Convention and 73rd Founding Anniversary, to be held from Sep. 6 to 8, is now open. Photo courtesy of OHNAP Interested participants may avail of the early bird fee worth P1,000 from Aug. 1 to...
Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. (SHDA) strongly backed the review of the housing industry roadmap 2012-2030 to stay current with the ever-evolving landscape of the industry. SHDA Chairman Arlene Keh noted in a statement that the roadmap was initially created for the years 2012...
