The Philippines has welcomed Hong Kong's decision to halt and review an earlier decision to make coronavirus vaccinations mandatory for foreign domestic workers. image3 Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier announced that concerned authorities would reexamine the vaccine requirement for...
The Philippine Embassy in New Delhi is facing difficulty in repatriating Filipinos in India at this time due to the existing travel restrictions for both inbound and outbound passengers. Philippine Ambassador to India Ramon S. Bagatsing, Jr. (DFA) Speaking at the regular virtual press briefing in...
More government precautions are being planned to avert the spread of the deadly coronavirus surge in India to the Philippines. The government is studying whether or not to expand the travel ban to other countries with high passenger traffic from India in a bid to limit the spread of the...
Malacañang asked the government of Hong Kong to not single out overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in its plan to make the vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mandatory. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) should hasten the repatriation of all trafficked Filipinos, especially minors, in Syria, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Monday, May 3. Hontiveros reiterated her call after “Alice,” a trafficked overseas Filipino worker (OFW) whose experience came to...
The Philippine government should defend and give protection to Filipino fishermen sailing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in order to maintain the country’s presence amid the heightened tension in the disputed areas, a maritime expert said on Thursday, April 29. Professor Jay Batongbacal,...
Pampanga is labeled the culinary capital of the Philippines for its delicious classic recipes and rich food culture. Sisig, bringhe or paella, and burong Kapampangan are some of the Kapampangan dishes that have not only marked the local culinary scene, but have also placed the country on the global...
The government will administer 5,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines to workers during the observance of Labor Day on May 1. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images / AFP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The planned vaccination of minimum wage earners and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been given the green...
Due to her exemplary achievements in her field of specialization, an associate professor of the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Ilocos Norte was chosen as a recipient of two major awards by the Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development (LFIHD). (Photo from MMSU) Dr. Maria Eliza...
Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety/REX/Shutterstock Being at 93, the Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, has definitely seen a lot—from racial discriminations to political assassinations and world wars. Now with the pandemic topping its list, it still remained true to its “the...
Two Filipinos died due to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) in India while 20 others were infected, Philippine Ambassador to India Ramon Bagatsing, Jr. said Tuesday, as India is battling the world’s worst health crisis that is claiming thousands of lives each day. Philippine Ambassador to India...
Avon’s #LetHerBe campaign sheds light on this important issue that hinders women from achieving their full potential THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK Seemingly harmless jokes or comments called microaggressions have long term psychological effects (Pexels) “Bakit wala kang boobs (Why are you a flat...
