China's envoy to the Philippines on Thursday, July 14, alleged that "some outsiders" who are not from Asia are trying to sow discord between the two countries to serve their own geopolitical interests. Huang Xilian, Chinese ambassador to the Philippines, said in a statement that "in Asian culture,...
Business groups have identified 24 priority legislative measures that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should certify as urgent for the immediate passage by the 19 th Congress to achieve the goals of economic recovery and ensure sustainable long term growth for the country. The list of the bills,...
China has rejected anew the Award on the South China Sea Arbitration in favor of the Philippines, by saying it is "null and void" and "violates international law." Wang Wenbin, spokesman of China's Foreign Ministry, said in a press briefing Wednesday, July 13, that "China neither accepts nor...
The Internet & Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) has finally unveiled this year’s theme for the biggest and most anticipated Digital conference in the country. DigiCon Valley 2022 will tackle the landscape of digital marketing transformation with brands, advertising...
Online content creator Concon Felix didn't like it that former partner Ryssi Avila mentioned her when she auditioned for "Idol Philippines." Concon, who eked some notice joining "That's My Tomboy” on “It's Showtime," commented on Ryssi's audition video as reposted on Facebook. It read: "Nadawit...
All dioceses will soon have a public affairs ministry. CBCP/MB CBCP News said Catholic prelates agreed to establish such ministry during their plenary assembly in Tagaytay City held from July 9 to 11. The bishops also approved the elevation of the Permanent Committee on Public Affairs of the...
Make it a habit to check your blood pressure from time to time Alban Nerot of Servier Phil. talks to Dr. Debbie Ona of the Phil. Society Of Hypertension We always hear the term “high blood” being used to describe an angry person, but as we grow older, we realize that the term has actually a...
Starbucks Philippines unveils their initiatives for 2022 and beyond. The company introduced new digital services and sustainability efforts to help give back to the planet while enhancing its customer experience. Starbucks Sustainability Commitment Environment “We are very excited to be...
The Canadian government on Tuesday expressed concern on China's "ongoing coercive activities" in the South China Sea, particularly in the parts of the Philippines, as the latter still rejects an arbitral ruling already made six years ago. In its statement on the 6th anniversary of South China Sea...
The Toyota Lite Ace is making a comeback, but it will be slightly different from what some may remember. The Lite Ace is being relaunched to support the goal of continuous inclusive economic growth and to address the evolving needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country....
The Philippines wants peace in the South China Sea in the present and in the future as it asserts, despite other countries' contests, its rights over the waters by citing international law and the arbitral ruling made six years ago. While expressing a positive outlook on the South China Sea,...
The United States urged China on Tuesday to abide by its obligations under the international law that rejects the latter's maritime claims over the South China Sea, particularly those that are determined part of the Philippines’ expanded economic zone. The US also asked China to "cease its...
