PARIS, France -- The French baguette -- "250 grams of magic and perfection", in the words of President Emmanuel Macron, and one of the abiding symbols of the nation -- was given UNESCO heritage status on Wednesday. The bread, with its crusty exterior and soft middle, has remained a quintessential...
Devotees will celebrate on Monday, Nove. 28, the Memorial of Saint Catherine of Laboure (Santa Catalina de Laboure), a popular French Marian visionary who relayed the request of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the creation of the Miraculous Medal. St. Catherine Laboure (Catholic Online) Pilgrims from...
“The French-Philippine connection dates back much earlier through historic interactions among our nationals,” said Michèle Boccoz, French ambassador to the Philippines, at the launch of the yearlong celebration of the diamond jubilee of diplomatic relations between France and the Philippines....
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with the French National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO) to establish a framework of cooperation on the promotion of geographical indication (GI) in enhancing the competitiveness of...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House Our wife Gina and we are in south of France, on invitation from the celebrated couple, Christian Baverey, scion of an industrialist French family from Lyon, and his Filipino wife, Tetta Agustin, who is highly-regarded in Europe’s...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is planning to add five more foreign language courses to "advance the competitive edge of Filipino workers." "TESDA is eyeing more language-related courses to add up to the already-existing courses under its National Skills...
Stefanos Tsitsipas believes Rafael Nadal must feel "immortal" after winning the French Open and moving halfway to the first men's calendar Grand Slam in more than half a century. Spain's Rafael Nadal prepares to serve the ball during a training session during the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The...
Outgoing Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has been recognized by the French government for her contributions to the agriculture sector. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of France in the Philippines) Puyat received the Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Order...
AFP File Photo Alexander Zverev has had surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle following his painful exit from the French Open semi-finals. The German world number three turned his ankle while trailing eventual champion Rafael Nadal in the last four in Paris last week, screaming in pain...
Spain's Rafael Nadal waves as he holds The Musketeers' Cup after his victory over Norway's Casper Ruud during their men's singles final match on day fifteen of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 5, 2022. (AFP) This year’s two weeks of French...
Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday with a straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud to become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros. Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates with the trophy after winning against Norway's Casper Ruud at the end of their men's...
Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title by dominating teenager Coco Gauff in the final on Saturday, as the world number one claimed her 35th successive victory. Poland's Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy after winning against US' Coco Gauff at the end of their women's single final match on...
