President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering placing the Philippines under a state of calamity upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) due to Severe Tropical Storm "Paeng". Marcos raised the idea after virtually presiding over an NDRRMC...
US Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming visit to Manila will give the Philippines the opportunity to further enhance ties between the Western giant and the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday. DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the department is now working with...
Senator Juan Edgardo ‘’Sonny’’ Angara said today that with the appropriate interventions from the government, the Philippines could become one of the world’s major destinations for medical tourism. Filipino health professionals are known all over the world for their competence and...
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (AFP FILE/ MANILA BULLETIN) The World Health Organization (WHO) asked the Philippines to support a “treaty,” which is currently being drafted, that is aimed at strengthening responses against future pandemics or other health crises, the Department...
A survey of what a tasting menu should be as Richmonde Hotel Iloilo executive chef Ariel Castañeda takes a bold step into it KBL Pork belly, batuan consommé, kadyos-langka purée On my way to a degustation in Iloilo, I had a little discussion with food journalist and entrepreneur Angelo Comsti...
Canada has expressed concern over threats and risks being faced by journalists in the Philippines as it asserted that mediamen should not fear retribution for just doing their job. Colin Townson, Chargé d'Affaires of the Canadian Embassy in Manila, reiterated on Thursday Canadian Prime Minister...
Korean historical dramas use elaborate costumes and accessories and one of the distinctive features are the hats. From “The King’s Affection,” “The Red Sleeve,” “Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung,” “Moon Embracing the Sun” to “Love in the Moonlight,” hats played important roles...
Amid disputes over the South China Sea or the West Philippines Sea, the Philippines is counting on the US in terms of upholding the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty, in accordance with international law. On top of that, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo...
Creative doughnuts to make the season of fright more spooktacular TRICKY TREATS Four of the six donuts included in the Krispy Skremes Spell Book Collection Warning: These collaborative donuts will make you scream… Out of pleasure from how cute and tasty they are. Glico Philippines, Inc. (Manila,...
The improving bilateral relations between the US and the Philippines, which weakened during the past administration, is not a "counterbalance" to the also strengthening partnership between China and the Philippines. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson made the clarification on...
The Philippines will be receiving from the US $70 million in assistance for the infrastructure improvements of the country’s military, in the next two years. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson disclosed this on Wednesday as she expressed the US' willingness to...
China’s top diplomat in Manila on Tuesday gave assurance that China is not bringing war nor colonization to the Philippines. Instead, China, which is on its path to modernization, will bring cooperation and friendship, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian added. Amid unresolved...
