The Philippine Navy (PN) held a send-off ceremony Wednesday, June 8, for the delegation that will participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Philippine Navy holds a send-off ceremony for the Naval Task Group 80.5 aboard the BRP Antonio Luna, the contingent...
To cope up with the ever evolving maritime security landscape, the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) said Wednesday, June 8, that it will fortify its cooperation with its counterpart from the United States (US). Photo courtesy of Philipoine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Nestor Herico, PMC Commandant,...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is unveiling the country's first train simulators before the end of the month, the agency announced Wedneday, June 8. The Philippine Railways Institute (PRI) will use the simulators, which the government procured via a P565 million grant from Japan, to train...
The Philippine Azkals hope to get their campaign in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers off to a winning start against Yemen Wednesday, June 7 at the MFF Football Centre in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Neil Etheridge Coach Thomas Dooley steers the national side at 12:30 p.m. Philippine time...
The Philippines and China have been handling in a "peaceful manner" the issue over the Chinese Coast Guard "harassment" of a research vessel in the South China Sea, the Chinese envoy to the Philippines said. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (Facebook/Manila Bulletin) Chinese...
Putting great value on a devalued piece of history San Nicolas The district of San Nicolas has great historical value. The interaction between Spanish and Chinese influences that largely contributed to Filipino identity took place at Chinatown, which San Nicolas is part of. Here, you can find...
The local stock market bounced on Wall Street’s lead despite the announcement that inflation rate rose further in May. The main index rose 37.13 points or 0.55 percent to close at 6,754.01 as the Mining and Oil sector led all counters in the advance. Volume remained weak though at 877 million...
National players who competed in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games will suit up for the teams that will be competing in a series of exhibition matches against top squads to jumpstart the country’s hosting of two Volleyball Nations League legs this month. Photo from Volleyball Philippines...
How is the Filipinos’ state of emotional and psychological wellbeing? Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven J. Robinson answers the question 'What conversation do you want to start about mental health?' The last few years have been a wild ride. With the ongoing recovery from the...
The rate of increase in consumer prices accelerated to a fresh three-year high in May as the worsening inflationary pressures globally continued to eat into Filipinos’ purchasing power. The Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday, June 7, that headline inflation jumped to 5.4...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it will maintain a neutral stance on the intra-corporate dispute involving the hotel-casino Okada Manila in Parañaque City. Roderick R. Consolacion, Pagcor chief legal counsel, said the gaming regulator follows the law and court processes on...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), together with its partner agencies, have assisted more than 800 women entrepreneurs in growing their businesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Philippine Commission on Women, together with its partner agencies during the Project Exit Conference held on May 31,...
