The United States Embassy in Manila announced on Thursday, April 13, that it has increased its visa application fees, with visitor (B1/B2) visas up to US$185. (Photo from US Embassy in the Philippines via Twitter) In a Twitter post, the embassy said that the new visa fees would be applicable...
China has claimed it was falsely accused by the Philippines and the United States of conducting illegal activities in the South China Sea when these two countries called out Beijing for its reclamation and militarization activities there. Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, saw...
True to the Manila International Auto Show’s (MIAS) theme of ‘Shaping Mobility,’ Hyundai Motor Philippines will showcase how it plans to do so with the Ioniq 6. Set to debut at the event, the Ioniq 6 is the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) to be offered locally. Unlike the retro-style...
The word war between Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba and Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., officer in charge of the Department of National Defense (DND), is heating up as the two officials clashed over the establishment of four additional sites for the expansion of the Enhanced Defense...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) disclosed Wednesday, April 12, that it will give assistance to the fisherfolk that will be affected by the “Exercise Balikatan” at sea drills. (Troops from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces conduct knock out...
Domestic motor vehicle sales in the first quarter this year went up by 30.1 percent to 97,284 units as against 74,754 units sold in the same period last year, with March sales hitting 36,880 units, making it the second highest monthly performance post pandemic, official industry data showed. A...
China has warned the Philippines and the US that their military cooperation must not harm its interests, including those in the South China Sea. As Manila and Washington beefed up efforts to protect Philippine sovereignty against Beijing's claims in the waters, Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the Chinese...
The Philippines and the United States are now beefing up their efforts to protect the Philippine territories against Beijing's incursive activities in the [South China Sea](https://mb.com.ph/2023/2/22/west-philippine-sea-or-south-china-sea-heres-the-difference) as the two sides sounded alarm on...
Huawei's P60 Pro has been making waves in the Chinese market and is expected to do the same in other countries. The device boasts cutting-edge technology, a sleek design, innovative features, and a standout camera system. The P60 Pro has a triple camera setup, with a super sensing' primary camera...
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022, passed in July of the previous year, is a law which mandates companies to participate in waste management programs. Simply put, certain companies who produce and use plastic are obligated to collect an equivalent volume back through diversion...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines maintains its independence in pursuing its foreign policy amid the rivalry between the US and China in the Indo-Pacific region. While Manila must work with its neighbors, like Beijing, Manalo said it also needs to...
Not long after the Philippine launch of Kia’s EV6, we were invited by Kia Philippines to witness the launch of their full sized electric SUV, the EV9. Dubbed as “Kia’s next move towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider,” the launch took place on the first day of the...
