For President Duterte: the Philippines is now the "Republic of Marites." Out of nowhere during his meeting with his Cabinet members on Wednesday night, the President made a realization as he quipped about the country slowly turning into the country of the "marites." Malacanang photo Marites is a...
SINGAPORE DELIGHTS Clockwise from top left: Fried Pomfret with Taucheo, Chap Chye, Curry Yong Tau Fu, and Wagyu Rendang at One Kind House My affair with Singapore is a slow burn. And yet, although I consider Hong Kong my gateway to the world, it was to Singapore that I first went on a work trip....
The United States said it looks forward to working with the next Philippine President and sees to renew its cooperation with the country on key human rights and regional priorities. US State Department Spokesman Ned Price In a press briefing in Washington on May 10, US State Department spokesman...
COVID-19 virus2 The Philippines could still see a rise in Covid-19 infections following the conduct of the national and local elections and other related activities recently, a health expert said. “That’s a possibility” said infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante because of the large...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, May 11, refuted reports about an alleged ballot snatching involving members of the military in Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur. Col. Ramon Zagala, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Colonel Ramon...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has welcomed the recent pronouncement of US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price that the recently concluded general elections in the Philippines was “in line with international standards.” “We are really thankful for that and that is the...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has unveiled a mural at its new home on Bayani Road in Taguig to promote the cultural exchange between the two countries. After KCC Philippines opened its doors to the public on March 25, it partnered with the Metropolitan Museum to create a...
Representatives from the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) vowed to continue working with the Philippines after observing the recently concluded elections on May 9. Representatives from the European Union (EU) Delegation and embassies of the United States of America (USA),...
University of the Philippines goes for the finisher and claim history when it tries to sweep reigning champion Ateneo in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Wednesday, May 11. University of the Philippines guns for a 2-0 sweep against reigning...
(FILE PHOTO) The Philippines remains under the minimal-risk classification for Covid-19 as the daily number of cases continues to decrease, the Department of Health (DOH) said. “Kung titingnan natin ang national data, bumababa pa rin po ang ating mga cases. Nationally, 1,115 new cases lamang ang...
Thousands of competitors are gathering in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi for the 31st SEA Games after Covid-19 postponed the event for six months. AFP Sport looks at five athletes who could steal the show when the Games begin on Thursday. Panipak Wongpattanakit (Thailand) The world number one in...
University of the Philippines clobbered University of Santo Tomas, 25-21, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, to remain unbeaten in three straight games in the UAAP Season 84 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Tuesday, May 10. University of the Philippines celebrates after...
