The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied on Friday, May 23, the claim by China that it supervised the military’s recent rotation and resupply (Rore) mission to BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, the AFP said that it does...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) signed a P25.8-billion contract with French shipbuilding company, OCEA, on Thursday, May 22, for the acquisition of 40 units of 35-meter fast patrol craft, sealing the largest single-purchase in the PCG’s modernization. The contract was signed by Department of...
What if you could build a thriving business without missing out on precious family moments? The outdated notion that success demands sacrificing family time is being rewritten by a powerful force: technology. Today, innovative tools are empowering mompreneurs to seamlessly integrate their...
Ruffa Gutierrez (Instagram) Actress Ruffa Gutierrez expressed excitement about her daughters, Lorin and Venice Bektas, who are revisiting Manila after their school break in the US. During the launch of her latest endorsement for Magical Gems by Isabel and Alexandria at Hashi Pan Asian Premium in...
South Korea has launched an ambitious $20-million green project to help the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries mitigate methane, which is actually more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2). Seoul 's envoy to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Lee Jang-keun, flew to...
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Stratton conducted a port visit on May 16 to 19 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan to participate in a series of activities with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen maritime partnership and bilateral relationship. The United States Coast Guard...
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Underscoring the importance of the alliance between the Philippines and the United States, US Department of Defense Undersecretary Elbridge Colby said that they are “doubling down” on the partnership. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez and US Department of Defense...
Malacañang has assured the Korean community of stronger protection in the wake of rising violent crimes against Korean nationals residing in or visiting the Philippines. Flags of the Philippines and South Korea (Unsplash photos) The Palace said this after the Presidential...
The Philippines is accelerating labor reforms and strengthening worker protections by partnering with international and regional organizations to build a competitive and resilient workforce, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. DOLE Undersecretaries Carmela I. Torres and Benedicto...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco has urged digital nomads and long-stay travelers to consider the Philippines as their next remote work destination, highlighting the country’s rich natural resources, cultural heritage, and government support for long-term stays. At...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the inclusion of five more Philippine hotels in the MICHELIN Guide Hotels List, raising the country’s total to 11 internationally recognized properties. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition affirms the Philippines ' ability to...
