PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. De Venecia Jr. We have spent these last two decades bringing together Asia’s political groupings into the ICAPP; and our national legislatures into the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), both of which have grown rapidly into advanced organizations....
Litany Billy Bagtas expresses his devotion to his God and to his family with a paintbrush. His second solo exhibit at the Secret Fresh Gallery, “Holy God, Holy Strong, Holy Immortal” are the images of his prayers, his confessions. Billy Balagtas' 'Bunga ng Panalangin at Pag-ibig' “This...
The ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) party remains strong and united despite recent challenges, President Duterte declared following the election of new officials of the political group. President Rodrigo Duterte, chairman of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar recently took to Facebook to express just how proud he is of his wife, Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, who unbeknown to many is suffering from lupus. (Photo from Emmeline Aglipay-Villar's Facebook) "I’m so proud of my wife for the...
Low calorie, popping fruity flavor, and a strong buzz all in one can Rio Strong cocktail drink We may have entered the rainy season but the summer feeling is not over yet. The humid and warm afternoons don't just make you want to have a cool refreshing drink, but they also make you miss your...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House Our wife, former Congresswoman Gina, our son Congressman Christopher de Venecia, and we join the Aquino family, relatives and friends, and the Filipino people in mourning the untimely passing of the nation’s former President Benigno...
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye Speaking before the Regis CEO Roundtable Series last May 18, Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA), President and CEO of Ayala Corporation, disclosed that “two of Ayala’s most cyclical businesses – Ayala Land and BPI – are priming themselves for a post-pandemic...
The Philippines has called for a "united front" to address challenges to the peace and stability in the region amid its protest against the continued stay of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra monitor the...
Australia is committed to further strengthen relations with the Philippines and work together towards securing an inclusive, prosperous and free Indo-Pacific region. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers a video message for Philippine-Australia Friendship Day on May 22 (Australia...
The strong economic cooperation between the Philippines and China has generated "great rewards" for both nations to propel towards economic recovery during the pandemic, according to a Chinese diplomat. President Rodrigo Duterte discusses matters with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang...
Economy in 2021 MB file The Duterte administration’s chief economic manager is confident the country would see a strong recovery next year as mobility restrictions ease allowing more people to safely return to work while complying with minimum health standards. In a statement, Finance Secretary...
