For France, food has long been more than cuisine. It is identity, ritual, diplomacy, and soft power all at once. This month, the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia once again brought that philosophy to Manila through “Goût de France” (Taste of France), the annual gastronomic...
PARIS (AP) — France 's Pasteur Institute said it has fully sequenced the Andes virus detected in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship and found that it matched viruses already known in South America, with no evidence so far of new characteristics that would make it more...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed on Friday, May 8, that former Ako-Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co is currently hiding in a high-end property in France while applying for an asylum. The property is reportedly located in the prestigious...
“There’s no place like home” is more than a familiar phrase—it reflects a growing tension between development and responsibility. In the Philippines, where infrastructure expansion continues at a rapid pace, that tension is visible in the intersection of urban growth, environmental risk,...
Malacañang has denied allegations that the government is withholding information on the case of fugitive Zaldy Co, saying any limitations in disclosure are due to foreign legal restrictions. In a press briefing on Thursday, April 30, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire...
President Marcos has sought clarification from French and Czech officials over the release of former congressman Zaldy Co, expressing disappointment that the fugitive remains at large in Europe despite efforts to secure his return to the Philippines. The President raised the matter during separate...
President Marcos was disappointed that former lawmaker Zaldy Co was not brought back to the Philippines, but he was not blaming anyone, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro revealed that Marcos was disappointed "because we were already close to...
After former lawmaker Zaldy Co was found to have left the Czech Republic, Malacañang revealed that he is now in France, where he is seeking political asylum. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed on Tuesday, April 28, that he has a pending petition for...
Jisoo of BLACKPINK received an award at the Cannes International Series Festival , currently being held in Cannes . This year’s Canneseries features eight series in the main Competition, six Short Form Series in Competition, and five Docuseries in Competition, all vying for top honors. On April...
The largest iteration of Exercise Balikatan will kick off on Monday, April 20, with around 17,000 troops from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and counterparts from the United States and five other nations taking part in an “expanded” set of war games designed to test modern defense...
More than 17,000 troops from the Philippines and six other countries are set to take part in the 41st iteration of the annual Exercise Balikatan, scheduled from April 20 to May 8. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, April 14, confirmed the participation of its counterparts from...
K-pop group Stray Kids, actress Jun Ji-hyun and other celebrities attended a state luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on April 3 to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The luncheon was held to celebrate...
