European businesses operating in the country and in the region said the Philippines offers the “brightest” prospects among ASEAN countries in terms of attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) despite the need for more improvement in the ease of doing business. EUROPEAN-PHILIPPINE BUSINESS...
The University Council (UC) of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman pushes for the strengthening of democratic governance in appointing officials in the university. (Photo courtesy of up.edu.ph) “Just as we uphold the independence of university institutions, we ask for transparency and...
The Senate wants fire-hit Manila Post Office building restored as soon as possible. This came after Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" M. Angara, chairman of the Senate finance committee, revealed that Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri sent a message to him asking "that we have to work with the...
The first day of the festival featured a grand display of various mango from different regions across the Philippines. (James Tababa) The Aani Mango Industry Association (AMIA), Inc., in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, held the highly anticipated 19th National Mango Festival from...
After more than two years of grappling with the effects of a deadly virus, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the Philippines can now shift its focus from fighting Covid-19 to developing the economy and improving the lives of Filipinos. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel...
What do Korean dramas “True Beauty,” “Yumi’s Cells” and “Itaewon Class” have in common? They all came from Korean webtoons, which have become popular through adaptations to K-drama, movies, and animations. It has gained significant attention among Filipinos due to its unique...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Sunday evening, May 21 confirmed that he tested positive again for the coronavirus or Covid-19. “Can’t believe it, that we got Covid-19 for the 3rd time,” Villanueva said in a message to reporters on Viber. According to Villanueva, he started...
The United States is hosting a series of intensive training workshops for more than 100 English teachers around the country until May 26. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson discusses highlights of the teacher training workshop with university professors from Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of US Embassy in the...
Sixteen (16) transmission projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) that were considered Energy Projects of National Significance (EPNS) were delayed and only six of them have reached completion, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, May 21. Gatchalian said...
Over 4000 participants joined the comeback of the PRURide Philippines on Sunday, May 21 at the Clark Global City in Pampanga. The biggest cycling festival kicked off its first of two legs after three years of hiatus, while the second one will take place in Cebu on May 28 to further its advocacy of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. declared that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now a more modern and professional organization with its continued modernization and amendments to its organic law. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)* Marcos said this...
If he revokes the franchise of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) due to security concerns, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would have another problem: Who would run the power grid? Marcos bucked the idea of withdrawing the franchise of the country's current grid...
