The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its support for a rapid economic recovery, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation. At the 14th Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP–EAGA) Leaders’ Summit on Thursday, Oct. 28, Masatsugu...
The music of life will not cease Amid the challenging situation brought by the pandemic, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) initiated a special program to support the professional dance industry in the country. Filipino dancers and choreographers respond to the changing times through...
Jan Jodilyn Fronda San Juan fanned its winning streak to 13 games to keep its slate immaculate in the third conference of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online tournament Wednesday. The San Juan Predators first demolished the Pampanga Checkers, 18.5-2.5, then squeaked...
EDITORIAL The Philippines and Korea have concluded negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), more than two years after both countries agreed to achieve a comprehensive and future-oriented trade deal. A joint statement issued Tuesday, Oct. 26, announcing the conclusion of the FTA...
President Duterte raised the issues of coral reef protection and illegal fishing during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) dialogue with China on Tuesday, Oct. 26. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "We hark back to the Philippines' ASEAN Chairmanship in 2017 where we...
Now on its 16th year! From Nov. 24 to Dec. 5, 2021, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) together with Writer’s Block and Tanghalang Pilipino will be hosting this year’s “Virgin Labfest” (VLF). It goes digital once again on its 16th year and will be streamed on CCP, VLF, and...
Live on CCP Vimeo! The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in partnership with the Quisumbing-Escandor Film Festival for Health, launches its first online film screening for the fourth QEFF. The online film screening is currently on the CCP Vimeo platform that is running up until Oct. 29,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned P3.5 billion preferred shares offering by Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation. In its meeting on October 26, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration statement of Cirtek covering 50 million...
The Copa Paulino Alcantara, the country’s top domestic cup competition, will take place instead of the Philippines Football League season on Nov. 7 at the National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The Philippine Football Federation officially announced the decision Wednesday, Oct. 27 after...
The Philippines and Egypt are mulling possible trade and investment opportunities for both nations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday, Oct. 27. Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Ezzedin H. Tago receives a token from Vice President of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce Ahmed El-Wasimi...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) turned over to its civil relations arm Tuesday, Oct. 26, various essential electronic equipment which were donated by Australia to further enhance the military's capability to combat violent extremism and terrorism. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., AFP Chief of...
Several farmers' groups have joined forces and raised the need to overhaul the Philippine agriculture sector, demanding the next administration to "transform" the industry for "food security, job creation, and balanced growth". In a joint statement, Bayanihan sa Agrikultura, Federation of Free...
