China has opposed the Philippines’ belief that the Advisory Opinion issued by the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) legitimizes the latter’s claim over the West Philippine Sea. Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said that the advisory opinion, which...
DAVAO CITY – Mati City has been chosen as one of the national finalists in the Walang Gutom (no starvation) Award by the Galing Pook Foundation (GPF) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In a letter to Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat, organizers invited her to attend the final...
Best Artist Award, 2023 Asia Artist Awards. The first Filipino and first Southeast Asian act nominated for Billboard Awards in 2021. Youth Ambassador, National Commission on Culture and the Arts, 2021. SB19's Pablo, Stell, Ken, Justin, and Josh for Style Weekend's May 17, 2024 cover (Photo...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte was bestowed the Datu Bago Award in a ceremony at the Arcadia Event Center in this city on Wednesday, March 13. However, the lone awardee of this year’s 52nd Datu Bago Awards did not attend the event. The elder Duterte is known for his...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte will receive the Datu Bago Award 2024 for his outstanding and transformative contributions toward the progression and growth of this city on March 13. DUTERTE (Keith Bacongco) The Datu Bago Awardees Organization Inc. has expressed pride in recognizing...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday, February 21 said she is disappointed that the Philippine delegation that participated in the 10 th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is supporting the tobacco...
The government must take the lead in supporting Filipino artists as they are the "ambassadors of our culture," President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. graces the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on Feb. 20, 2024. (Noel B. Pabalate)...
FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City – Retired Armed Forces chief Gen. Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr. received the Philippine Military Academy Lifetime Achievement Award during the annual PMA Alumni Homecoming here on Saturday, February 17. FORMER Armed Forces chief of staff retired Gen. Hermogenes C. Esperson...
Apo Maria Whang-Od, the legendary master mambabatok from Buscalan, Kalinga, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit for her impact and influence in preserving the country's heritage and culture. NATIONAL TREASURE —President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. awards the Presidential Medal of...
In these times of conflict and unrest, to strive for peace through negotiation is no simple task. But that doesn’t stop Ramon Magsaysay awardee Miriam Coronel-Ferrer from trying. Coronel-Ferrer’s win at the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awards is a testament to her efforts to keep the peace. She is best...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded the Energy Efficiency Excellence Award to the Iloilo provincial government. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. received the award on Tuesday, December 20, in Pasay City. THE provincial government of Iloilo is a recipient of the Energy Efficiency...
Marking its 65th year, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) formally presented the highest honor to four laureates who have made remarkable contributions to Asia's peacebuilding, environmentalism, healthcare, and education. Screengrab from Ramon Magsaysay Award The presentation...
