Almost all children in the Philippines will experience around five annual heatwaves by 2050, increasing the possibility of heatstroke, dehydration, and preterm births, a study showed. In a joint study conducted by UNICEF Philippines and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) turned over three Toyota Hilux police patrol vehicles to the City Government of Manila on Monday, Nov. 24, to boost the mobility and operational capacity of the Manila Police District (MPD). The turnover ceremony...
The Philippine Embassy in Abuja is currently checking on the 20 Filipino seaman arrested in Nigeria after authorities claimed to have found cocaine in their vessel, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Nov. 24. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona confirmed that the agency has...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is spotlighting the Philippines’ culinary heritage at the first-ever Terra Madre Asia Pacific in Bacolod, featuring two Michelin-recognized chefs in hands-on workshops showcasing Filipino flavors and sustainable practices. Palm Grill’s Michelin-recognized Miguel...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito has urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to improve and build more temporary shelters for distressed workers abroad and to expand mental health interventions as the Senate continues its budget deliberations. He made this call as he pushed for stronger...
Stressing that there is no other activity that builds one 's character better than sports, President Marcos emphasized that the government must play its part in contributing to the improvement of Filipino athletes. "I have an idea about the sacrifices that our athletes make. And the government...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) showcased the Philippines’ effort to turn local food traditions into global influence as it hosted the first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City on Wednesday, Nov. 19. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
Experts from the United States Department of State’s English Language Fellows program trained 40 pre-service teachers from the Philippines last month. Three American experts have trained Filipino educators in Project-Based Learning (PBL), a teaching method widely adopted in the United States...
“Resonant Spaces: An Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) Chamber Concert” marks a milestone moment at the Black Box at The Proscenium Theater, an exciting new venue equipped with Vivace acoustics—a design that ensures warmth, clarity, and intimacy in sound. This setting is the perfect stage...
Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, Filipino youth have stepped forward with a bold call for climate action, presenting a 12-point National Youth Statement to redefine resilience amid the worsening climate crisis. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 6, UNICEF said...
Filipino seafarers ' concerns after being deported from the United States will be "carefully looked into," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The DFA made the assurance in a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 5. "The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured a group of Filipino...
President Marcos, who joined boxing fans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary “Thrilla in Manila," has honored the new generation of Filipino boxing champions. "Fifty years ago, the world watched the Philippines host one of the greatest boxing matches in history. The Thrilla in...
