The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China after the forcible taking by the Chinese coast guard of a rocket debris from the Philippine Navy in the West Philippine Sea, an incident that earned the "disgust" of the country's lawmakers. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
One hundred fifty indigents from Isla Puting Bato Tondo, Manila receive early Christmas gifts from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and BancNet. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross Grocery items and food packs including pansit, chicken, and rice were distributed to the individuals in a gift-giving...
Majority of Filipinos believe that the Philippine economy is the most important issue that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should focus on. A poll conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. covering a total of 1,500 female and male Filipino respondents showed that at least 25 percent of...
Better 2023 for Filipinos? A survey conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. showed that at least 68 percent of Filipinos remain optimistic that the Philippines is going in the “right direction” under the current administration’s governance. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Through its 2022 Pahayag End of...
Sixteen indigent members of micro and small cooperatives received medical assistance at the launching of Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)'s Program on Medical Assistance for Cooperatives (PMAC). (COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FACEBOOK) CDA...
The local stock market dropped further on growing fears that the US will go into recession. The main index fell 70.30 points or 1.07 percent to close at 6,496.50 as the Mining and Oil sector led the retreat with only the Industrial counter managing to hold its ground. Volume was stable at 558...
Instead of gift certificates, home appliances, gadgets, or hotel promos, the Philippine Mortuary Association (PMA) chose their own products as raffle prizes for their Christmas party -- colorful caskets tied with ribbons. The Christmas party which was held in Las Pinas has gone viral on social...
A bill that seeks to establish the country's competitive edge in the natural bamboo market in transport, construction, furniture, and fabric sectors that can lead to industrial-manufacturing development will be refiled in Congress. Bohol Representative Edgardo M. Chatto said he will refile House...
Before the day ended on Wednesday, Dec. 14, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual issued his third department order (DO) for the day, as he sought to clarify the leadership position at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, but only muddled the issue some more. DO 22-116, Series of 2022,...
The local stock market dropped on concern that the US Federal Reserve will keep rates high as inflation remains elevated. The main index lost 48.27 points or 0.73 percent to close at 6,566.80 as the Services sector led all counters in the retreat. A total of 2.06 billion shares worth P7.27 billion...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called on the government to expedite building up defense forces and military equipment in the West Philippine Sea saying China’s military assets now appear to be moving closer to the Philippines’ coastline. Ejercito issued the call following Sen....
Fort Santiago was the perfect space for this art exhibit, imbibing the art pieces with a unique old-world charm "Art is long, and time is fleeting…" to paraphrase a famed line by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. And like the sudden gust of strong sea wind, this solo exhibit by...
