President Marcos has directed all government agencies to help in the call for nominations for the 2026 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO). “All government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, are...
At Grade 3, nearly one in three Filipino children can read, count, and solve problems at a level deemed “proficient” but by the time that same cohort reaches the end of high school, that number has all but vanished. In a statement issued Friday, January 16, the Second Congressional Commission...
President Marcos has encouraged Filipino designers and artisans to showcase their creations at the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls in Pasay City. "There is nothing but immense pride that comes from recognizing our own, from seeing materials shaped by Filipino hands, ideas rooted in Filipino...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is throwing its weight behind a new 14-day visa-free entry policy for Chinese nationals, calling the move a critical reform to capture larger share of the world 's most lucrative travel market. In a statement...
The Philippines earned recognition as one of the 16 Most Exciting Food Destinations 2026 in the MICHELIN Guide and put the country in the global spotlight for its rich culinary heritage. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the recognition “celebrates what is...
The Philippines has dismissed China 's claim that it is staging provocations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by deploying vessels and allowing Filipino fisherfolk to operate there. In a statement on Monday, Jan. 12, the National Maritime Council (NMC) called China 's claim as...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is sounding the alarm on the Philippines’ lagging tourism sector, urging the government to enact sweeping reforms as international arrival figures fall behind regional competitors. In a statement on Sunday, Jan....
Thousands of students now have reliable high-speed internet for the first time through Bitget’s Blockchain4Youth Program, which connects six schools in Surigao del Norte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental, transforming their online learning opportunities. Bitget, the world’s largest Universal...
Tourists arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 can now experience Filipino culture and hospitality from the moment they land through the country’s first-ever Transit Tours and Medical Concierge programs. President Marcos, together with First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos...
European countries are expecting China to exercise restraint after Chinese vessels fired water cannons on Filipino fishermen within the Philippines ' Escoda Shoal, leaving three injured. A statement from European Union External Action, the bloc 's diplomatic service, said EU "condemns the...
On Dec. 1, 2025, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) officially launched “Ginto”—a commemorative coffee-table book marking the golden, or 50th, anniversary of Philippines–China diplomatic relations—during a reception held at the historic...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) unveiled an action plan to intensify economic cooperation between Manila and Beijing, specifically targeting a significant boost to Philippine exports and tourism. The move follows a directive from President...
