Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday hailed the filing of graft charges against the 43 Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials who are involved in the so-called “pastillas scam” or bribery scandal that allowed the illegal entry of Chinese citizens in the country. Hontiveros said she is...
The Philippines under the term of President Duterte was "a friend to all, enemy to none" as it was able to strengthen existing ties and forge new partnerships with various traditional and non-traditional allies. President Duterte (Photo courtesy of PCOO) During the Duterte Legacy Summit, the...
Representatives from the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) vowed to continue working with the Philippines after observing the recently concluded elections on May 9. Representatives from the European Union (EU) Delegation and embassies of the United States of America (USA),...
Grupo Agatep Chairman and CEO is first Filipino executive leader to receive the award Grupo Agatep Chairman and CEO, Charlie Agatep, was named 2022 Communicator of the Year under Executive Leader category at the recently-concluded International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Asia...
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country maintains the continuity and stability in its policy toward the Philippines, saying China is willing to work to bring the relationship between the two nations to "new levels." File photo of President Duterte being greeted by Chinese President Xi...
CAGAYAN -- The 37th iteration of the Philippines-US Armed Forces Balikatan exercises formally began in Cagayan through the simultaneous groundbreaking ceremony for school buildings under the Engineering Civic Action Program or ENCAP. (Photo courtesy of PGS via Liezle Inigo) Four schools -- Taggat...
Over the past four years, China has been the Philippines’ top partner for bilateral investments, exports, and imports across all crucial priority sectors. Grants from China are funding major infrastructure projects like bridges, irrigation, railways, and roads. The most challenging concern...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian ensured that China will not interfere in the Philippines' election on May 9, 2022, saying the Asian giant is not in the business of meddling in the internal affairs of other countries. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (Screenshot...
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the committee report that pushes for the filing of criminal charges against 27 current and former personnel of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) who were involved in the controversial bribery scheme that allowed the unabated entry of Chinese nationals to the...
Megaworld, SM, PLDT execs take top posts The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the country’s premier organization of PR and communication professionals, has recently elected its new set of Board of Trustees and Officers for 2022-2023. Elected president was Harold C. Geronimo,...
Voting 23-0, the Senate unanimously approved on third and final reading the bill strengthening the Philippines’ law against human trafficking or Republic Act No. 10363, also known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children,...
The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality has recommended the filing of criminal charges against several Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel and some personalities who were involved in the so-called “pastillas” bribery scam. Senator Risa Hontiveros,...
