A Filipino has been displaced by the heavy rainfall and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Bangladesh, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The affected Filipino has received medical attention and has been assisted by the Honorary Consulate General, according to DFA. "As of 30 November...
Organized under the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) “Philippine Experience Program” and its theme “Beyond Sceneries…Stories,” a four-day journey to Batanes in March became a memorable dive into the rich culture, natural beauty, and enduring spirit of this remote northern province. From...
The Philippines is set to host the inaugural Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) retreat in July. ASEAN-BAC Philippines chair Joey Concepcion said the business retreat is a first-of-its-kind gathering that marks a significant step in redefining the...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A passenger bus skidded off a cliff in Sri Lanka’s tea-growing hill country on Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring 35 others, a police spokesman said. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday near the town of Kotmale, about 140 kilometers (86 miles) east...
By Jacqueline Lucero Images from Freepik In the whirlwind of modern life, it often feels as though the weight of endless demands is pressing down on us. The constant stream of emails, the rush of daily tasks, and the challenge of nurturing meaningful relationships can leave us feeling drained and...
The Philippines and Sri Lanka have started negotiations on the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons (TTSP), the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Manila said. Signing the minutes of the negotiations for MLAT and TTSP by justice and foreign affairs...
Ambassador Dr. Chanaka Talpahewa of the Sri Lankan Embassy addresses the gathering. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Philippines in collaboration with the Universal Wisdom Foundation Inc. (UWFI) organized the “Exposition of the Sacred Relics from Sri Lanka and Vesak Day Commemoration” on May 25,...
After living in isolation in the past years, we are now back to how our world was in pre-pandemic times. We return to the sunlight and scenery. We get to stretch more and discover new things beyond the digital realm. Apart from the good stuff, we also welcome the noise, the hustle, and the rat race...
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Philippines, H.E. Dr. Chanaka Harsha Talpahewa ceremonially hoisting the Sri Lanka National Flag together with children from the Sri Lanka community The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Philippines celebrated Sri Lanka's 76th Independence Day at the Official...
President Marcos has vowed to work on enhancing the economies of both the Philippines and Sri Lanka as he aims to continue developing the bilateral ties between the two Asian countries. PH-SRI LANKA TIES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. receives Sri Lankan Ambassador to the...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) is tapping its new partner Hartasuma Sdn Bhd of Malaysia not just as supplier for its railway project but also to jointly explore the viability of other modes of transportation, such as cable car and monorail systems. In a media briefing after the formal...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka-- A woman died and 15 others were injured when a passenger bus collided with a truck in Thulhiriya town north of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Wednesday, the local police said. The Colombo-bound bus departed from the city of Anuradhapura in North Central province. The police...
