ZAMBOANGA CITY – Ten Malaysians and Filipinos from distressed ships were rescued by the Philippine Navy and two foreign vessels in the sea of Tawi-Tawi province during inclement weather on Christmas Eve. TEN Malaysians and Filipinos were rescued by the Philippine Navy and two foreign vessels in...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Saturday, Dec. 24, in her Christmas message brought to centerstage ordinary Filipinos who contributed to the growth of the nation, especially during times of calamities and disruptions. Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP photo) In her another...
The number of Filipinos who got stranded in Peru as political protests erupted on Monday rose from one to three, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. One of the two new Filipinos who were unable to leave the country in the South American region was a tourist who was part of a group from...
Helpful holiday tip? Eat and drink moderately. Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon, on Sunday, Dec. 18, reminded Filipinos to “have fun” while celebrating the holidays, but also “eat and drink in moderation.” “Wala namang masama na kumain. Actually, ang ating concern is...
PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.'s 2022 End of the Year poll showed that “Kadiwa ng Pasko,” a national caravan where basic goods are sold at a lower price, emerged as the top approved program of the national government in the fourth quarter of 2022. In a public briefing on Friday, Dec. 16, PUBLiCUS Asia Inc....
Majority of Filipinos believe that the Philippine economy is the most important issue that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should focus on. A poll conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. covering a total of 1,500 female and male Filipino respondents showed that at least 25 percent of...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo, a solon who works closely with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), says thousands of skilled construction workers are currently needed in Guam. And the best part is, this United States (US) territory just happens to prefer to hire Filipino workers. (Shivendu Shukla/...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Representative Ray Florence Reyes (House of Representatives) Ray Florence Reyes is a healthcare advocate and a business executive that brings his 18 years of experience in various industries to the 19th Congress as Alagaan Natin Ating Kalusugan (AnaKalusugan) Party-list...
The prices of basic goods, increase in workers’ wage, and access to affordable food are among the top and urgent national concerns of adult Filipinos, a non-commissioned survey conducted by OCTA Research revealed. The independent Tugon ng Masa (TNM) poll, which was held from Oct. 23 until Oct....
Highlighting the importance of public service, the Department of Education (DepEd) assured the continued delivery of services to the Filipino people especially to the students and teachers. (Photo from DepED) DepEd reiterated this commitment after it garnered three awards during the 2022 Career...
Andres Bonifacio’s heroism is honored today by the Filipino nation on his 159th birth anniversary. His preeminent stature as a national hero whose birth date is declared a non-working public holiday is anchored on his role as the Father of the Philippine Revolution. His "Monumento" is a popular...
“No more hungry Filipinos.” That was what President Marcos told the Filipino community in Thailand when he talked about his response every time he was asked what he was aspiring for. In meeting with the Filipino community after participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
