The US Embassy in Manila said Thursday, June 1, it is expecting to break this year its pre-pandemic record of the number of visas issued in the Philippines. Consul General Mark McGovern said the consular section is "already on track to exceed" the 2019 record of 290,000 visas issued. Most of the...
This season, Ballet Philippines (BP) explores the power of dance and the countless ways this art form can move and transform us. Ballet Philippines’ President, Kathleen Liechtenstein shares, “Dance is a powerful human expression and is fundamentally the anchor for BP's program to entertain,...
The Senate has adopted a resolution expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the death of Carlos M. Padilla, governor of Nueva Vizcaya. Nueva Vizcaya Governor Carlos M. Padilla (Facebook photo) Padilla, a stalwart of the...
At the last session day of the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri highlighted the accomplishments of the Upper Chamber, saying that the body responded to the needs of the people and the challenges of the times. Senate President Juan Miguel...
The Senate on Wednesday (May 31) approved the bicameral conference committee report on the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill which President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is thankful that the House of Representatives...
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the bill increasing the disability pension of veterans. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said that after nearly three decades, disabled veterans can now look forward to getting a higher monthly pension, as Senate Bill No. 1480 seeks...
The Philippine top diplomat in Tokyo has cited the importance of Japanese businessmen in improving the services of the Philippine local government units (LGUs). In a business networking event, Philippine Ambassador to Tokyo Mylene Garcia-Albano acknowledged the critical role that Japanese...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has acquired two floors of the Savya Financial Center in Arca South, Taguig, for P1.6 billion, estimated to save the government agency P4.7 billion if it leases the property for 25 years. In a statement, IPOPHL said the purchase agreement...
Concessionaire-firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) claimed that its overall performance has improved, compared to the time when the transmission system was still operated by the government. In a statement to the media, NGCP said, its “overall performance in operating the grid...
The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) has high hopes for the Filipino athletes that will compete at the 19th Juniors and 14th Seniors Rhythmic Gymnastic Asian Championship which will kick off Wednesday, May 31, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium inside the Rizal Sports Complex in Manila....
The Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila have shown a consistent downtrend. (Janssen Romero / Manila Bulletin file) OCTA Research fellow Guido David said the National Capital Region (NCR) positivity rate dipped to 21.2% as of May 28. This is a further decrease from 25.2% last May 21. "DOH reported 0...
Been hearing about the new Jetour Auto brand but don’t know where to get them? Not to worry as Jetour Auto Philippines is growing its footprint in the country. The brand will open 16 new dealerships this year. These facilities will be located in strategic areas across the Philippines,...
