For 25 years, the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Philippines has been more than a patron of the arts—it has been a bridge, a catalyst, and a champion of cultural exchange. Through its fellowships, ACC has empowered nearly 300 Filipino artists, scholars, and cultural workers, many of whom have gone...
President Marcos has urged Iloilo local government chief executives to coordinate with the national government in developing infrastructure projects in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Iloilo local chief executives during his visit in Iloilo City on Feb. 13, 2025....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Peace and Order Council chaired by Mayor John Dalipe approved a resolution on Saturday, Feb. 8, addressed to the Armed Forces of the Philippines requesting them to join the Zamboanga City Police Office in maintaining security, law, and order here....
The National Maritime Council (NMC) has strongly supported President Marcos' recent declarations to assert and defend the country's sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) In a statement, the NMC stressed that the Philippines would "never...
Taskovski Films’ CEO and founder Irena Taskovski Documentary producer Irena Taskovski was in town recently for a five-day DocsConnect training program. Along with Taskovski were Oscar nominee Hubert Sauper and editor Alexander Goekjian. Their visit was part of a collaborative partnership...
Establishments cannot refuse to provide benefits and privileges to persons with disabilities (PWDs) due to questions at the time the identification (ID) cards are presented by the holders, the Department of Justice (DOJ) declared. “Denial and withholding PWD benefits and privileges solely because...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel hold a flag-raising activity onboard BRP Teresa Magbanua in the vicinity of Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on June 12, 2024 to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence Day. (Photo by PCG) The National Security Council (NSC) and Armed Forces of...
READY TO SHOOT Bacolod filmmakers at the BFF 2024 Directors' Forum Bacolod City Government officials and Negrense filmmakers met with the Film Development Council of the Philippines and global creative industries research organization Olsberg•SPI to discuss the development of a strategic...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 82, reinforcing the Regional Development Councils (RDCs) to accelerate socioeconomic growth across all regions. In his EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Jan. 28, the President said the move is aligned with the Philippine...
Five more alleged Chinese spies are presented to the public by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Jan. 30, 2025 following their arrest in separate operations in Palawan, NAIA, and Dumaguete City. (File photo) The National Security Council (NSC)...
Emphasizing the crucial role that well-trained teachers play in ensuring better learning outcomes, an industry-led advocacy group on Thursday, Jan. 30, expressed full support for initiatives aimed at improving teacher education. (DepEd file photo) The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd)...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has filed a bill penalizing foreign interference in the Philippines amid recent incidents indicating possible espionage in the country. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has filed a bill setting penalties for foreign interference in the Philippines....
