The Indian Embassy in Manila welcomed the announcement by the Philippine government of visa-free privileges for Indian nationals beginning on Sunday, June 8. (Photo from Air India) The move will allow Indian nationals to stay...
Indian nationals may start entering the country visa-free for tourism purposes starting June 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, June 7. Foreign and local tourists at the Puerto Princesa Airport (Photo from the Department of Tourism) In a public advisory, the DFA said...
As regulations tighten and public spaces become increasingly smoke-free, the tobacco industry is pivoting its strategy, investing heavily in "next-generation" nicotine products. From heated tobacco to oral pouches, the goal is to satisfy adult consumer demand for nicotine while adapting to...
The Senate bill that would provide free funeral services to poor families who are in dire need and in crisis situations was approved on third and final reading on Monday, June 2. Sen. Imee R. Marcos sponsored Senate Bill No. 2965, otherwise known as the Free Funeral Services Act. According to the...
After nearly seven years of service, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Prospero “Popoy” de Vera III has officially stepped down from his post, following the acceptance of his courtesy resignation by President Marcos. In a statement released on Thursday, May 29, de Vera expressed...
Makati City public school learners can soon enjoy free bus rides after the city government purchased six new school buses to address the students ' daily commuting challenges, improve school attendance, enhance student safety, and ease the financial burden of their families. Makati City Mayor...
The Philippines’ first free trade agreement (FTA) with a Middle Eastern country is expected to be signed next month with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which will likely set the stage for more substantial investments from sovereign wealth funds. In a business forum hosted by the Dubai Chamber of...
BEIJING (AP) — China will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries for one year to boost closer connections with the region. Starting June 1, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be allowed to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, China...
The European Union (EU) is open to accelerating the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines amid global trade uncertainties such as the tariff policy of the United States (US). EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro said on Tuesday, May 13, that the 27-member...
POPE LEO XIV (CBCP NEWS) An agricultural group has welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, saying his chosen name carries deep meaning for Filipino farmers and workers. In a statement released on May 9, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said the...
Former senator and senatorial candidate Bam Aquino marked the last week before Election Day with a motorcade across Metro Manila to bring his platform of free education and guaranteed job to voters. Independent senatorial candidate Bam Aquino reaches for the hand of a male bystander during a...
Not only he is planning to expand the scope of his Free College Law when he wins a Senate seat on May 12, senatorial candidate Bam Aquino will also be pushing for higher budget for the upgrade of state universities and colleges (SUCs) and for the augmentation of teachers’ salaries. The former...
