The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) sees substantial refinancing of maturing corporate bonds and loans this year as it weighs the impact of 'fresh uncertainties' overseas on the domestic economy. FSCC is an inter-agency council where the principals from the Bangko Sentral ng...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Ulama Council of Zamboanga Peninsula declared on Sunday, March 10, the start of the Ramadan on March 12, Tuesday. “After thorough communication with Ulama around the Philippines unanimously reported that the moon was not sighted,” the Ulama Council posted on their...
March signals the start of summer. For enthusiasts of interior design and architecture, it is the season to be inspired and encouraged, with all major local art and design exhibitions and symposiums taking place during this time in Manila. Emerging from the success of the Art Fair PH and the 3rd...
Mayors of Metro Manila agreed on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to ban e-scooters and e-trikes on major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region (NCR) amid rampant traffic violations and accidents involving the small electric vehicles. The decision was stipulated in a resolution of the Metro Manila...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is optimistic that the Philippines will see an increase in the number of nurses in the country following the launch of the Clinical Care Associates (CCA) Upskilling Program, which aims to address the shortage of nurses locally. File photo The program...
President Marcos believes there is "great potential" in enhancing Philippine-Hawaii cooperation, especially in trade. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Honolulu and Honolulu City Council Trade Mission during their courtesy call at the...
FA-50 light fighter jets of the Philippine Air Force fly with a B-52H bomber aircraft of the United States Pacific Air Force for its first ever combined air patrol over the West Philippine Sea on February 19, 2024. (Photo by PAF) The Philippines, through the National Security Council (NSC),...
"The Philippines is a living testament to the harsh realities of climate change." Philippine Ambassador to the UN Antonio Lagdameo told his fellow diplomats at the open debate of the UN Security Council on Climate Change and Food Insecurity. In his remark at the international body, Lagdameo said...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua is blocked by a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel during one of her patrol operations in Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales from Feb. 1 to 9, 2024. (Photo by PCG) Starting this February, civilian vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of...
Senator Francis Tolentino commended various local government units (LGUs) for their exemplary implementation of nutrition policies and programs in their respective constituencies, which earned them recognition from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) as "nutrition champions". During where...
Forget the cliché chocolates and flowers! This Valentine's Day, surprise your loved ones with a truly unique and unforgettable treat — tilapia ice cream. Photo from Daerry’s Tilapia Ice Cream In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Dr. Dana Vera Cruz, one of the developers of Vera Bella...
A 59-year-old barangay worker from Muntinlupa City was recognized by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) for her outstanding service and commitment to nutrition advancement. Photo from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) The NCC, Monday, Feb. 12, recognized Alicia Tanabe, a nutrition...
