The Philippines has signed two agreements with a renewable energy company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to further the country's renewable energy projects and investments. Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver (2nd from left) with DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara (3rd from...
JUMEIRAH, Abu Dhabi—Philip Morris International (PMI) Chief Executive Officer Jacek Olczak on Wednesday, Dec. 11, lamented the existing policies in some countries that ban less harmful alternatives to cigarettes, such as smoke-free products, while countries that allow these alternatives have seen...
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi may have committed lapses for failing to inform the government about the presence of former presidential spokesperson Harry L. Roque in the United Arab Emirates, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. “Pag-uusapan pa namin yun (We will discuss that),” revealed...
CONVENTION, CONVERSATIONS, AND ENTERTAINMENT Performance by Kader Attou at Culture Summit 2022 (Courtesy DCT Abu Dhabi) The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the sixth edition of its leading global forum, Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, which will return to...
By DAISY LOU C. TALAMPAS NICE AND WAVY Vacationers enjoy the beach and trying out water sports at Hudayriyat in Abu Dhabi The pandemic has put on hold our bucket list trips and escapades. But thank heavens after two years of lockdowns, the world has opened up and it’s time...
The House of Representatives adopted on Monday night, Nov. 21 a consolidated resolution commending jiu-jitsu athletes Kimberly Anne Custodio and Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa for bagging gold medals in the recent 2022 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
Two gold artifacts from the Philippines recently went on display at a famous museum in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an effort to signify the country’s rich gold heritage. The installation of two artifacts—a golden funerary mask from Butuan province and a golden cup from Nabua—at the Louvre...
Scott Jamieson of Scotland is one round away from a shock victory in Abu Dhabi (AFP/Ryan LIM) Scott Jamieson managed to hold on to a slender one-shot lead going into the final day of the Abu Dhabi Championship with a closing birdie on Saturday. Having started with a course record nine-under-par 63...
FIA Formula One World Champion Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium of the Yas Marina Circuit after winning the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on December 12, 2021. (AFP) Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship title when...
Winner Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (right) reacts with his trophy flanked by second-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen during the podium ceremony after the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah on December 5, 2021. (AFP) Motor racing...
With the detection of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach made an effort to share her recent travel experience. According to her, the quarantine rules keep changing. "I arrived from Abu Dhabi and yes you still have to quarantine in a hotel for 3 days," she...
Carlo Biado, left, poses with Jordan Bañares (Photo from Carlo Biado's official Facebook page) Carlo Biado outclassed his rivals to capture the Abu Dhabi Open 9-Ball Championship Friday at the Power Break Billiard Hall in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Biado, the reigning US Open Pool Champion, dominated...
