The Philippine delegation to the ongoing 11th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) received strong praise from farmer groups and advocates for asserting the country’s sovereign right to assess proposed measures in accordance with national...
The Philippines formally launched its Chairship of ASEAN 2026 on Friday evening, November 14, marking the start of a year-long program of regional cooperation focused on peace, prosperity, and people-centered development. The National Launch featured the unveiling of the official ASEAN Philippines...
The Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairship in 2026 at a defining moment for the region. Home to nearly 700 million people and the world’s 5th largest economy, ASEAN stands at the crossroads of unprecedented opportunity and evolving global challenges. By 2030, ASEAN is poised to become the 4th...
Senior communications executive Joe R. Zaldarriaga has formally joined the National Press Club (NPC), a professional and social organization of journalists in the Philippines dedicated to upholding press freedom, and promoting advancement of Philippine journalism. Zaldariagga writes Espresso...
The Philippines ' Vape Law has provided a crucial legal and ethical framework for tobacco harm reduction, empowering the medical community to recommend novel tobacco products to patients who do not quit smoking combustible cigarettes entirely. This shift was highlighted by oral and...
Former executive secretary, congressman, and Armed Forces of the Philippines Vice Chief of Staff and peace advocate (Ret.) Gen. Eduardo R. Ermita has died. He was 90 years old. His daughter, Balayan Mayor Lisa Ermita Abad, announced his passing. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that...
The staging of the World Mathematics and Science Challenge (WMSC) in Zamboanga City has been moved to December 15 to 18 due to the recent spate of earthquakes that struck the provinces of Cebu, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. This was announced yesterday by the...
Each day, Filipinos scroll, swipe and click through endless streams of information. But in the same speed that facts spread, so do lies. Lies and disinformation remain among the biggest threats to public trust and national unity. That is why the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.,...
Former Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 12308, or the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act (AIDCA), a measure aimed at revitalizing the country’s livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors through a ₱200-billion investment over the next 10 years. “I...
For more than three decades, Sr. Aristea Bautista has been a tireless advocate for indigenous communities in the Philippines, and has earned her the respect and support of organizations like the AY Foundation and JCI Manila, which have recognized her as a true champion for the underserved....
A former official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a new approach to tobacco harm reduction in Asia-Pacific, where smoking prevalence remains the highest in the world. Professor Tikki Pang, a senior global health consultant for the Center for Healthcare Policy and Reform...
SEOUL, South Korea -- Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and other leading experts will seek to address pressing global issues and the comprehensive transformation facing humanity at the 26th World Knowledge Forum (WKF) here. Dr. Chang Dae-Whan, chairman of Maekyung Media Group and...
