The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Philippine Madrigal Singers are once again bringing together the best choirs from around the world for the Andrea O. Veneracion (AOV) International Choral Festival. The biennial competition will be held from July 20 to 23, 2023, at the Samsung...
Based on the pre-pandemic report of the Philippine Statistics Authority, in 2017, one in every 10 Filipinos ages 6 to 24 years is an out-of-school youth. In 2021, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) released a study stating that the number of out-of-school youth in the...
BACOLOD CITY (PNA) – The Philippine men’s and women’s tchoukball teams, all based in this city, placed third in their respective divisions in the 2023 Southeast Asia Tchoukball Championships at the ActiveSG Pasir Ris Sport Centre in Singapore. THE Bacolod-based Philippine men’s and women’s...
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. was named as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., replacing Gen. Andres Centino, Malacanang announced on Wednesday, July 19. *Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (Photo: Philippine Army) * Brawner is expected to...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has picked Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner as the next chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) revealed. *NEW AFP CHIEF — President Marcos shakes the hand of incoming Armed Forces of the...
ILOILO CITY – Maggi, the food and flavoring brand of Nestlé Philippines, has committed to boost the farm school programs of the Department of Education (DepEd)-6 in Western Visayas region. NESTLÉ Philippines Corporate Affairs Manager Kevin Carpio and Nestlé Philippines Assistant Vice President...
In effort to extend a helping hand, Watsons joined forces with Operation Smile Philippines (OSP) to conduct a medical mission in Cauayan, Isabela. The mission benefited 60 beneficiaries, all children with cleft palate condition, and gave meaningful experience for the Watsons employees who...
In removing himself and future presidents from membership of the board of the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. also eliminated the risk of politicians and political decisions influencing the country’s first ever sovereign wealth fund....
The San Juan City local government, in partnership with JCI Philippines, launched the country's first canine blood bank as part of its efforts in improving its healthcare services to San Juaneños' pets. The kick-off ceremony was held at the city hall and was attended by San Juan City Councilor...
The Department of Health recorded 1,938 new Covid-19 cases from July 10 to 16, with an average daily case count of 277—23 percent lower compared to the previous week. Twenty-five of these are in severe and critical condition, said the health department. Meanwhile, 17 deaths occurred from...
Come and see the Philippines. This was the call of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to Filipino-Americans who are visiting the country as part of the 2023 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour organized by the government. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos...
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is holding a technical mission in the country on Air Traffic Management (ATM), the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) disclosed on Monday, July 17. CAAP Director General Manuel Antonio Tamayo said the training sessions will...
