President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oath of office of newly-promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Oct. 27, 2023.(RTVM Screenshot) The military has not monitored any credible threat in the country's security amid a reported...
Caritas Philippines president and Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo has called on the winning candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to serve the best interests of their constituents. Caritas Philippines president and Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo (Manila Bulletin...
H.E. Amb. Nicolas Brühl welcomes guests to the exclusive event In celebration of 65 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Switzerland, the Ambassador of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, H.E. Nicolas Brühl, together with his wife Dr. Denise Brühl hosted “A...
Senators on Friday, November 3 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for finally appointing a full-time Department of Agriculture (DA) chief and choosing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. for the job. “I commend PBBM for finally choosing a full-time Secretary in...
The Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City serves as a resting place of Filipino heroes, both sung and unsung, for their exemplary services rendered to the country. (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) Tens of thousands of visitors trooped to Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes'...
As the holiday season draws near, Starbucks Philippines is once again embracing the spirit of togetherness with its timeless tradition, the Starbucks Traditions. This year's theme, "Connection Starts Here," invites customers to explore the profound human connections fostered by Starbucks. Jamie...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) welcomed the transfer of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) as one of its attached agencies. “Our development plan for socioeconomic transformation emphasizes the need to enhance productivity frameworks across government sectors...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) logged a 20 percent decline in its net income to P8.1 billion in the first nine months of this year from P10.1 billion in the same period in 2022. However, the bank reported a 48 percent rise in its revenues to P52.8 billion in this year’s...
The observance of the All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day on Nov. 1 and 2 is not only a time to remember dearly departed loved ones but also to reignite one's passion in serving the living. General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), said this on Tuesday,...
On Oct. 20, Minister and Consul General, H.E. Takahiro Hanada participated in the commemoration of the Leyte Gulf Landing. This year is the event’s 79th anniversary. Philippine government officials, embassy officials from the US and Australia, as well as representatives of veterans organizations...
After three years of implementation, Project SCOPE’s efforts to enhance the lives of more than 19,000 persons with disabilities in Parañaque, Taguig, and Pateros have paid off. Project SCOPE empowered children with disabilities, their parents, caregivers, organizations of persons with...
The conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) went "very peaceful" in Visayas, including in Negros Oriental which was placed under Commission on Elections (Comelec) control due to a history of violence, the military said on Monday, Oct. 30. Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, commander...
