The Philippines could benefit from China’s bid for modernization as the two countries, both developing economies, have been making efforts to achieve economic development, China’s envoy to the Philippines said Tuesday. Ambassador Huang Xilian said Chinese modernization “will have far-reaching...
Two House bills (HB) seeking to revitalize the ailing Philippine salt industry were tackled Tuesday, Oct. 25 by the House Committee on Agriculture and Food. Salt farm (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) HB No. 1976 filed by Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo and HB No. 5676 filed by Agri Party-list Rep....
China does not oppose the Philippines’ strengthened military cooperation with the US amid disputes over the South China Sea, which earned the concern of the Western power. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Tuesday that China “has no objection” with regards to the...
The Philippines, like China, should depend on modernization to achieve economic development and social progress, among other arduous tasks it faces as a country, Chinese envoy to the Philippines said Tuesday. With the Philippines and China both developing countries in Asia, Chinese Ambassador to...
A measure which seeks to declare Ilocos Norte as the “Garlic Capital of the Philippines” has been approved by the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture and Food. Garlic (Pixabay stock photo) House Bill (HB) 4337, otherwise known as An Act Declaring The Province Of Ilocos Norte As...
In memoriam: Auggie Cordero THE RECLUSIVE FASHION GENIUS Portrait of Auggie Cordero by Sara Black for the October 2015 issue of Tatler Philippines Many Filipinas will feel the keen sense of loss at losing one of the very last master couturiers of the country—with his creations he helped make...
Happening in CCP this Nov. 5 In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and the Philippines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the French Embassy come together in celebration of dance with the CCP Dance Series’ Premieres and...
Malacañang announced that the use of electronic arrival (eArrival) card for passengers will be implemented in the country's airports starting November 1. OFWs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Ali Vicoy/ MANILA BULLETIN) The scan-and-go system, the Palace said, will ensure ease of...
The Department of Education (DepED) was urged to be “transparent” when it comes to the Covid-19 situation in schools as part of its efforts to ensure the safety of students and teachers with the scheduled return to full face-to-face classes in November. DepED / MB Visual Content Group In a...
SAN PEDRO, Laguna (AFP) – In a raucous cockpit, Dennis de la Cruz grins from ear to ear as he watches his roosters slash their opponents to death in a frenzy of blood and feathers. IN this photo taken on Aug. 26, 2022, roosters fight during a cockfighting match at the San Pedro Coliseum in...
The Philippines' slow tourist arrivals--despite being the first country in Asia to reopen its doors to leisure tourists amid the Covid-19 pandemic--is the result of the persisting strict requirements imposed by government on foreign travellers. Boracay, arguably the crown jewel of Philippine...
WALA LANG MAP OF THE PAST A map entitled Provincia de Manila shows a strange place. It was 1885, five or six generations ago, and maybe with 200,000 rather than 20 million people Metropolitan Manila or officially National Capital Region (NCR), was established in 1978. It consists of 17 local...
