Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion met with United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed in Manila on Oct. 29 to mobilize support and financing to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SUSTAINABILITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES — In the photo are (L-R) Rene Meily of...
The Marcos administration is actively courting British investors, encouraging them to choose the Philippines as the location for their business expansion, the Department of Finance (DOF). Among the prominent British companies that the delegation engaged with were Actis, BP Plc, Global...
United Kingdom Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West went around the Philippines during her visit to attend a peace and security conference. UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West poses for a photo in front of Royal Navy ship HMS Spey (Amb. Beaufil’s X post) In a series of posts...
United Airlines has officially launched its first flight from Tokyo Narita to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). The United Airlines flight landed on Sunday night, Oct. 27, marking an addition to American airline services in the Philippines. The airline was welcomed with a water cannon...
Filipinos may find less cheese in their burgers, pizza and other cheesy food due to more expensive imports, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In an Oct. 23 report, USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service's (FAS) Manila office projected cheese demand in the Philippines next...
American filmmakers have expressed alarm over the popularity of video streaming site LokLok in the Philippines and its Southeast Asian neighbors. In a comment submitted this month to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for its 2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and...
Today, Oct. 24, is United Nations Day. In most schools around the country, this is celebrated through national costumes of other countries that students are encouraged to wear in school, where they also deliver a short report on the chosen country’s location and culture. This celebration,...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has yet to receive a formal extradition request from the United States for Apollo Quiboloy, the agency’s top diplomat said. Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy faces senators for the first time during the public hearing of the Senate...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom convened a week-long workshop in Manila to ensure that previous discussions on maritime security turn into concrete actions. The workshop, a follow-up action from the 2nd Philippines-UK Maritime Dialogue in London in July 2024, was also aimed at strengthening...
United Nations Office for the Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) head Kamal Kishore has praised President Marcos for his commitment to mitigating the effects of climate change, saying his dedication to the cause inspires leaders worldwide. Malacañang photo Kishore, who also serves as the UN...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has met with officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss potential collaborations in energy programs and developments. In a statement on Friday, Oct. 18, the DOE said the meetings aim to accelerate the Philippines' transition to renewable energy...
Asia United Bank (AUB) reported a 41 percent jump in consolidated net income to a record P8.6 billion in the first nine months of the year from P6.1 billion in the same period of 2023 due to higher revenues and lower loan loss provisions. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank...
