BEIJING, China—Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to "find a compromise solution" to allow Filipino fishermen to fish in their natural fishing grounds. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. revealed this following his bilateral meeting with Xi during the former's three-day state...
BEIJING, China —Filipinos here are disappointed over not being able to meet President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during his visit but understand why the President had to skip the gathering. Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz said that the Filipino community understands why...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will not be meeting the Filipino community in China due to the Covid-19 situation in that country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos will leave for China Tuesday, Jan. 3, for his first state visit there. During the...
Time and time again, the contributions of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been highlighted as a “lifeline” of the economy. In times of crisis, we can count on their remittances to soften the blow on economically disadvantaged sectors. In search of greener pastures for their...
The exhibition ‘75 Faces of French-Philippine Connections’ is slated to go on tour 75 YEARS AND GOING STRONG At the opening of the portrait exhibition at The Podium were French Ambassador Michele Boccoz, Alliance Française de Manille (AFM) executive director Xavier Leroux, former Philippine...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed optimism that local economic growth in 2023 could hit between 6.5 to 7.5 percent despite gloomy forecasts by analysts about world economic recession next year. At the same time, FFCCCII members expect...
Citing “a new chapter of public service,” Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Saturday, Dec. 24, called on Filipinos to contribute to nation-building in an aim “to build a stronger nation” and uplift the lives of everyone. Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP photo) In her...
The Danish government has lauded the Philippines for its efforts to comply with the standards set by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for Filipino seafarers. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang Photo) Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin reaffirmed his...
It’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas Day is only a few days away, and most people are already prepared for their own way of celebrating. Expect a merrier Christmas celebration after two years of avoiding public and crowded areas. Here’s how Filipinos...
Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA) vicar general Fr. Troadio "Troy" Delos Santos, OFM Cap., cited the strong faith of overseas Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates who religiously attend the “Simbang Gabi” despite their busy work schedules. Fr. Troy Delos Santos (Facebook)...
In the era of social distancing and various health protocols, cashless transaction is the way to go GREEN AS FAR AS THE EYES COULD SEE Gardens by the Bay interior and exterior I took a trip to Singapore and decided to take on the challenge of not carrying any cash. Bold move, you might think, but I...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Philip Cu Unjieng Back to a face-to-face format after two years of virtual recognition, PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards saw the best of the best from the real estate industry, from all over the ASEAN region, plus Australia, Japan, India and...
