H.E. Amb. Juha Markus Pyykkö was accompanied by his wife Mme. Riitta Laakso and H.E. Amb. Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin with Mme. Fischer Mellbin. NFNL Commander, Commodore Fracisco G. Tagamolila Jr., PN, acted as the host during the visit at Naval Detachment Mavulis. The visit was also attended by...
The law granting discounts and other privileges to senior citizens, which has already been amended twice, was crafted to give full support to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly and their full participation in society. The law is a testament to the desire of the state to care for...
The Manila Hotel is set to usher in the Year of the Dragon with a series of festive offerings and celebrations, adding a touch of opulence to the festivities, enhanced by the grandeur of the hotel’s iconic Grand Lobby adorned with rich Chinese New Year decors. Dragon and lion dance spectacle On...
The household budgets of customers served by power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be stretched thin this February, because the all-inclusive electricity rate to be passed on by the giant utility firm is anticipated to increase in this billing cycle. According to Meralco Vice...
Personnel of Manila Police District The Manila Police District (MPD) will deploy 1,500 personnel in Binondo to monitor the celebration of the Chinese New Year on Feb. 9 and 10. According to the city government, one million revelers are expected to join this year's activities. Apart from the...
Ambassador Peter Kell Today people in New Zealand commemorate Waitangi Day, an important milestone in Aoteraoa New Zealand's history. It is also an opportunity to contemplate the profound significance of this historical commemoration in the context of the flourishing relationship between New...
It is important to understand the factors that account for the slower growth of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 at 5.6 percent compared to 7.6 percent in 2022, and below the six to seven percent level projected previously by the government’s economic management team....
China has denied its involvement in the cyberattacks on the Philippine government websites, which were believed to be operating in China, and hit the "irresponsible" report made by "some Filipino officials." In a statement on Monday night, Feb. 5, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said the Chinese...
Dragon figurines, fortune plants, lanterns, and lucky charms, among other varieties of Chinese items, are now prominently showcased in Binondo, Manila for the celebration of Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese zodiac, the year 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon which signifies...
Problem-solving starts with the recognition and identification of what needs to be addressed. This led the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) to strategic action after it was announced that there was around 6.5 million in housing backlog for informal settler families and...
When it comes to entrepreneurship, having a great product line is only half the battle. The real war is in rising above the thousands of competitors vying for a slice of the consumer market. For Oryspa Spa Solutions Inc., a fast-growing enterprise, out-of-the-box thinking paved the way for its...
Making a comeback on the music scene in 2023, Pinoy-pop supergroup SB19 gave their fans bigger and bolder music via the EP ‘’Pagtatag.” This new era thrusts their evolution as artists into the spotlight and celebrates their struggles and triumphs as a group. Firmly rooted in its beginnings,...
