The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) will host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Correctional Conference (ARCC) on Feb. 14 to 17 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. “The ARCC provides a valuable venue to address the...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government's efforts in enhancing labor market programs and promoting job creation. In a statement on Thursday, Jan. 30, ADB said the program aims to improve the productivity and employability...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to provide the Philippines with immediate access to financing in the event of disasters triggered by natural hazards or health-related emergencies. In a statement, the Manila-based lender said the funding will support...
Dr. Jennifer Justice Manzano Head, Asian Brain Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center Back when I was in med school late 1990s, the chance of a person getting a stroke or brain attack in their lifetime was 1 in 8. When I was in neurology training, it became 1 in 6. Today, it’s...
Economies across the Asia-Pacific region can withstand headwinds from the policies of the Trump 2.0 administration that are deemed detrimental to global free trade and climate financing, according to a top Asian Development Bank (ADB) official. Once the United States imposes tariffs, "China, of...
Ayala Corporation has secured a $100-million (about P5.841 billion) financing deal with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to accelerate the development of an electric mobility ecosystem in the Philippines. “This funding will be used to procure and install electric vehicle charging stations...
President Marcos has extended his well-wishes to the outgoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Asakawa Masatsugu for fostering the relationship between the Philippines and the ADB during his tenure. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Asian...
The Philippines bowed to powerhouse Australia, 2-1, but still managed to book a spot in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Finals on Sunday, Jan. 19. PH women's futsal team earns a spot in the Asian Cup Finals. (AFC) The Australians, who were already assured of a seat in the next phase slated in...
ASEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS' RETREAT -- From left: Laos's Foreign Affairs Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Myanmar's Permanent Secretary to ASEAN Aung Kyaw Moe, Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son,...
The Philippines blanked Turkmenistan, 2-0, to inch closer to the next stage of the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Yunusobod Sports Complex in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Wednesday night, Jan. 15. PH booters celebrate a goal against Turkmenistan. (AFC) The Nationals banked on a...
Countries in Asia and the Pacific (APAC), including the Philippines, could suffer sluggish economic growth, with more people jobless and less productive if governments do not prepare for the mega changes in workforces. This warning came after Alex Ivaschenko and Helen Osborne, authors of an Asian...
BEYOND THE GAME First Meeting: Filipino Uncle and Niece at the 2025 Winter Games By Brian Yalung It will be a busy year for Philippines sports with several events scheduled for 2025. One of the major events that the country will be participating in is the Asian Winter Games scheduled...
