President Marcos leaves for the United States on Sunday, March 8, for a working visit to New York, where he is expected to call for peace in the Middle East and the protection of civilians amid the escalating conflict in the region. The President will attend engagements at the United Nations from...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and its South Korean counterpart formalized two major agreements to honor the legacy of Filipino veterans of the Korean War and boost their military’s modernization, it was announced on Wednesday, March 4. In a formal ceremony at Malacañang Palace, DND...
A progressive fishers’ group on Monday, March 2, challenged newly appointed Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna to immediately revoke the environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) of at least 13 reclamation projects in Manila Bay, citing...
President Marcos welcomed the newly appointed ambassadors of Slovakia, Papua New Guinea, and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, expressing optimism that ties with the three countries will further deepen during their respective postings in Manila. The President received Ambassador Miloš...
Vice President Sara Duterte has enjoined Filipinos to embrace the new year with courage and strive for growth. In a video message on Tuesday, Feb. 17, Duterte joined Filipino-Chinese communities around the world in celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. "As we welcome the Year of...
Did you know that the start of the Chinese zodiac doesn’t necessarily correspond to the Lunar New Year? “The Year of the Horse starts on Feb. 4, 13 days before the Chinese New Year,” said Master Nixon Co, feng shui expert and representative of the San Fernando Four Kings Mansion temple in...
After the crisp bills have been tucked into your wallets, what happens to the red envelope itself? For many, it’s quickly forgotten and discarded once the money is taken. But the red envelope, known as Hongbao, is more than a colored paper packaging. It represents blessings, protection, and the...
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to "move with purposeful haste," matching the Fire Horse’s symbolism of courage and forward motion with discipline, hard work, and sound governance. In his message for the Chinese New Year, Marcos stressed the importance of having direction in every thing we...
Thousands of residents and tourists gathered in Binondo and other key areas of Manila on Monday night, Feb. 16, in anticipation of the Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 17. Festivities were held in major celebration hubs including Chinatown in Binondo and Escolta, drawing large crowds eager to...
Chinese New Year (CNY) has always felt like a reset button, compared to the Gregorian calendar, when we list our New Year’s resolutions at the start of January. For this incoming Year of the Fire Horse, there might be more in store for the younger generation. Because in Chinese culture, the Horse...
The Manila city government received a significant boost to its peace and order efforts after Chiang Kai Shek College donated 20 Yamaha NMAX motorcycles to strengthen the mobility of local police officers, particularly in responding swiftly to crimes across the city. Mayor Francisco “Isko...
The Quezon City government is inviting residents to join a day-long celebration of Chinese New Year in Banawe, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Festivities in the Banawe Chinatown District will welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, highlighting the traditions of the Chinese and Filipino-Chinese communities, and...