The Philippines urged governments and multilateral development banks (MDBs) work closely in addressing the transitional adjustments that might have to be undertaken to ensure the seamless implementation of climate-related projects on the ground. Finance Undersecretary Mark Dennis Joven said that...
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the support extended by multilateral institutions to the clean energy transition projects of developing economies is crucial to encourage the flow of private sector capital into these initiatives. Dominguez said the meticulous planning and vetting done...
Host Vietnam announced Friday the new dates for the rescheduled 31st Southeast Asian Games. According to Vietnam’s national Olympic committee website and reports from Channel News Asia, the biennial meet will be held on May 12 to 23, 2022. The multisport regional event was originally scheduled...
The Presidential Communications Operations Office has received major nominations under different categories in the prestigious 26th Asian Television Awards (ATA). (Photo courtesy of the PCOO) With about 50 categories, the ATA was launched in 1996. It is the Asian TV industry’s most significant...
The nominees in different categories for the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) have been announced on Nov. 3. This year, drastic changes have been implemented in the criteria to select the winners in various categories. BEST MALE GROUP nominees (clockwise from top left) BTS, NCT 127, NCT Dream,...
The Philippines and Indonesia have formed a new partnership establishing an Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM), the first of its kind in Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. At the COP26 in Glasgow, ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured additional pledges to fund low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In a statement, the Manila-based multilateral institution said late Tuesday, Nov. 2, that four partners have...
A year-ender special Romulo Galicano Organized by Galerie Roberto , The Manila Bang: Art Fest International 2021 is in partnership with Artsper Europe and Art Moments Jakarta. Opening on its on-site component to the public on Dec. 8, 2021 at Festival mall Alabang, the fest accents works by diverse...
Photo from AFC The Philippines conceded a late goal to suffer a 1-0 defeat to Timor-Leste Sunday, Oct. 31 and finish dead last in Group H of the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore. The Young Azkals were minutes away from settling for a scoreless draw in their...
The Southeast Asian Games Federation acknowledged the initiative of the ASEAN Sports Ministers on strengthening the sports programs in the region. In the 6th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports held virtually last Thursday, the sports ministers reiterated their recognition on the importance of...
Photo from AFC Newly-hired national women’s football coach Alen Stajcic believes his team can secure of the five World Cup slots that will be contested in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in January. The Philippines was put in a tough Group B composed of Australia, Thailand and Indonesia but...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its support for a rapid economic recovery, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation. At the 14th Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP–EAGA) Leaders’ Summit on Thursday, Oct. 28, Masatsugu...
