Nine Filipino seafarers are in the hands of Houthi rebels, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, July 30, assuring that “they are well” while the government works to secure their release. “All indications are that they in Sanaa, inland Yemen. At hands of Houthis. 9 of...
The country’s leading business groups commended President Marcos for his stance against corruption during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), while noting that his words must be backed by strong reforms. In a statement, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and...
President Marcos wants more space for Filipinos to exercise, so he asked the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to open its track and field ovals in the cities of Pasig, Baguio, and Manila to the public. In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos said the games, tournaments, fun...
President Marcos bared that the ongoing issue on the immigration of Filipinos in the United States was not discussed during his official trip in Washington. Marcos said in an interview that his three-day visit in the US was not the forum for the issue to be raised. "It 's not been raised. It...
Cash sent home by Filipinos working and living overseas continued to increase in May on the back of sustained inflows from both land- and sea-based workers, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Money sent through banks by overseas Filipinos (OFs) increased by 2.9 percent to $2.66...
Eight of the 21 Filipino seafarers from the sunken MV Eternity C are already safe in the port city of Jizan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and are under the joint custody of Philippine officials and their shipping agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, July 15. In a statement,...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson condoled with the family of 49-year-old Leah Mosquera, a resident of San Enrique town, who died in a missile attack on Rehovot, Israel on June 15. “It is very unfortunate,” Lacson said in Monday’s phone interview with the Capitol...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, July 12, issued a statement acknowledging the Office of the Ombudsman’s recent decision to file criminal charges against several of its former officials concerning the controversial purchase of allegedly overpriced and outdated laptops for public...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has warned that the imposition of the 20-percent tariffs by the United States (US) on Philippine exports could harm businesses and consumers in both countries. FFCCCII, which comprises over 170 business and trade...
President Marcos has honored the winners of the float design and festival performance competitions during the celebration of the 126th Independence Day. Marcos acknowledged the extraordinary creativity displayed by the participants, which he said reflects the country 's origins, beliefs,...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that three more Filipino crew members of Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship MV Eternity C were rescued after they were attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said this brought the total number of survivors...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada slammed China’s attempt to block the screening of the Filipino documentary “Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” shown at a film festival held in New Zealand. This was after the Chinese Consulate General in Auckland asked the...
