Paseo de Roxas transformed into a "mini-Malaysia" during the much-anticipated Malaysia Week 2023. For two days, on Sept. 16 to 17, this Makati street came alive with the vibrant colors, flavors, and cultural richness of Malaysia. H.E. Dato’ Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony,...
Only 16 of the 219 aviation industry operators, who were identified as critically impacted business owners in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, got financial assistance from the P300 million allotted by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and received P52.8 million in “excess...
BIENVENIDO — Mexican ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Daniel Hernández Joseph, welcomes guests to Mexico’s National Day celebrations. The Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines, under the leadership of its new ambassador, Daniel Hernández Joseph, commemorated the 213th anniversary of...
The Senate on Monday, September 25 approved on third and final reading several local bills that seek the conversion and establishment of schools across the country. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education and...
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came knocking on the doors of young dancers from the regions Crizza Jayne Acosta Urmeneta, Alyanna Dexel Torte, Chris Jay Malipot, Maron Mabana, and Erica Patoc. These dancers were given the chance to work under National Artist Alice Reyes and perform with the...
The Korean wave has undoubtedly made strides in recent years as K-dramas, K-pop, and even K-cuisine have swept nations worldwide into a fascination for anything and everything Korean. In the Philippines, many of us might remember tuning in to local primetime television to catch the...
For the holiday season, most of us find it to be the perfect time to go out with our families. After all, there are many festivities afoot for everyone to enjoy. For many, the immediate go-to place would be the nearest mall. But for those who wish to go the extra mile this holiday season,...
Mining allows green technology to flourish on top of economic benefits such as the generation of revenues and jobs to uplift the lives and promote the welfare of the people, particularly in far-flung areas, according to businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan. As Philex Mining Corporation chairman,...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has remitted P25 billion to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr), which represents the Bank’s share in the initial seed capital in the Philippines’ pioneering sovereign wealth fund, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer...
Love the Philippines logo The Department of Tourism's (DOT) "Love the Philippines" promotional campaign could have "less exposure" next year due to the agency's reduced 2024 budget. Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Inno" Dy made this...
The Philippine mining industry is lauding the government’s “clearly expressed” support and its acknowledgement of mining as a priority sector with a high growth potential that will help the Philippine economy recover. The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) welcomes this positive...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has partnered with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) for the privatization of its casinos. Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said they tapped DAP’s technical assistance to comply with the requirements...