Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the Philippines is “business as usual” as it awaits potential changes once the 90-day temporary suspension on reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on all foreign-source goods is lifted. US President Donald...
Kuwaresma by Manuel Baldemor at The Manila Hotel's Art Gallery The Manila Hotel held the opening reception for Kuwaresma, a solo exhibit by acclaimed Filipino painter, sculptor, writer, and book illustrator Manuel Baldemor, on 13 April 2025, Palm Sunday, at the hotel’s Art Gallery. Kuwaresma...
This Holy Week, take a break from the demands of daily life and enter a sacred space of grace, reflection, and spiritual renewal. From April 17 to 20, 2025, the SMX Convention Center in Manila will host “Kingdom Come,” a transformative Holy Week retreat inspired by the powerful words of the Our...
DTI AND ASEAN BAC PH TAKE THE FIRST STEPS FOR AN ASEAN CENTER FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT. In the meeting last April 8, 2025 at the DTI for the planned ASEAN Centre for MSME Development are (from left) ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines (ASEAN BAC PH) Executive Director Gil Gonzales Director...
Multiple violations greeted Senator Raffy Tulfo during his inspection of the motor pool of several bus companies in Metro Manila. (Photo from the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo) After visiting bus companies, Tulfo, who chairs the Committee on Public Services, conducted a random surprise inspection...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have revamped the National Evaluation Policy Framework (NEPF), introducing stronger oversight and stricter standards for ethical and transparent evaluation of government programs. On...
Signing ceremony at the SBMA Corporate Boardroom on March 20, 2025. From left to right: Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr., SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño, Subicwater Chairman Apollo C. Tiglao, and Subicwater CEO Benjamin E. Antonio III Subic Water and...
ILOILO CITY—The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying 1,680 police officers to secure the Holy Week in Western Visayas. POLICE stand in attention at the Iloilo City Police Office headquarters. (Tara Yap) The Police Regional Office-6 under Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky has...
Another show cause order has once again been issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), this time, against a poll candidate who made racist remarks. Pasay City mayoral candidate Editha "Wowee" Manguera (Photo from Yorme Wowee Manguerra Facebook page) Comelec's Task Force on Safeguarding...
The Philippines’ chief economist has conceded that the country may not be able to achieve the eight-percent upper end of its 2025 growth target due to lingering global uncertainties, including the reciprocal tariffs United States (US) President Donald Trump slapped on its imports. “The eight...
SANDY PARADISE Mactan Newtown Beach offers a leisurely experience of soaking in the sun and enjoying the sea As the summer heat kicks in, there’s nothing better than to feel your skin soaking in the sunlight and cooling down by the beach. Perhaps you prefer the tranquility of an ice-cold drink...
Last month, we were at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market(FILMART) to check the Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) where Isabel Sandoval’s newest project, “Moonglow,” is in the Work-in-Progress (WIP) section. The WIP initiative caters to producers and directors whose...
