The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) will celebrate the achievements of 64 exemplary alumni, chapters, and families during the 2025 UPAA Alumni Awards on August 16 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman. The annual awards—considered one of the most prestigious recognitions for...
The Philippines will continue to assert the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea that invalidated the basis of Beijing’s expansive claims in the region, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Monday, July 14. In a meet-and-greet with the media, the DFA...
The arbitral award on the South China Sea granted to the Philippines in 2016 was a testament to the power of “right over might,” the National Maritime Council (NMC) said. “The Philippines commemorates with the international community the 9th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award on the...
The Philippines has abused the dispute settlement mechanism of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Chinese Embassy in Manila spokesperson said on Saturday, July 12, for an “illegal award” that is being played up by the United States and its allies. The...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Delegation of the European Union in the Philippines, New Zealand 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade , the Japanese Embassy in Manila, among others, commemorated the 2016 arbitral tribunal win that invalidated the basis of China’s sweeping...
Nine years after the arbitral ruling in the West Philippine Sea was granted to the Philippines, challenges and uncertainties in the disputed waters remain. But the Philippines will not waver in fighting for the award and international law. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa...
The national government reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling in the face of continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), nine years since the country secured the historic victory against China. The Department of National Defense (DND)...
Rather than just individual homes, the Philippine real estate industry has been delivering high-quality projects marked with strong leadership and innovation to meet the growing demand for residential communities that support quality living. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines is not...
RLC Residences is Southeast Asia's Developer of the Year by Dot Property Awards For three decades now, RLC Residences has continued to raise the bar in the Philippine real estate industry, closing 2024 on a high note with a prestigious accolade from the Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2024. Held...
Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, Inc., is the recipient of the 2024 EY-Bank of Singapore Asean Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Gokongwei is recognized for his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the Southeast Asian business landscape. Businessman...
Major Floren Herrera (Photo courtesy of US Military Academy via Instagram) A Philippine Army (PA) officer who led a daring ambush against terrorist forces during the Marawi siege in 2017 was awarded the 2024 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms by the United States Military Academy or West...
DAVAO CITY – The Datu Bago Awardees Inc. announced on Tuesday, October 1, that they are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Datu Bago Award, the highest honor given by the Davao City government. The annual award honors individuals who have dedicated themselves to excellence and made important...
