The proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers has been approved by the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs in the House of Representatives. Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo, committee chairman, oversaw on Thursday, Feb. 9 the deliberations and subsequent...
A Filipina earlier reported among the casualties of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week had been rescued and is alive, a representative of the Filipino community there said. Rescuers and civilians look for survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings in...
Japan is opening more job opportunities to Filipino skilled workers, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople disclosed on Thursday, Feb. 9. Ople's announcement came after meeting representatives from more than 80 Japanese employers, whom she said, have expressed interest in...
Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada has put to task the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to look into reports that some recruitment agencies are owned by foreign nationals. Estrada pointed out foreign ownership of placement agencies is a matter prohibited in the licensing and regulation rules of...
Mylene Paat of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers. (PVL) By NIKOLE JAVIER Chery Tiggo opened its 2023 season with a sweep of Cignal, 27-25, 25-19, 25-22, in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday night, Feb. 7, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Crossovers maintained...
Kianna Dy of the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers. (PVL) By NIKOLE JAVIER F2 Logistics survived PLDT’s comeback, 25-22, 25-21, 14-25, 19-25, 16-14, to hold on to its first win of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday night, Feb. 7, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig...
An exhibition centered around the theme of emerging parallelisms in physical and digital/new media art Galeria Paloma recently announced its participation in the 10th Art Fair Philippines on Feb. 17 to 19, 2023 at The Link, Makati City. The exhibition is titled "Parallel," and takes cues from the...
As a “proud” father of the nation, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. showcased the achievements of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in his latest vlog and vowed to protect their rights and the families they left behind. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during his vlog on...
Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate after scoring a point against the Petro Gazz Angels. (PVL) By NIKOLE JAVIER Creamline kicked off its 2023 season with a straight-set victory over reigning Reinforced Conference champion Petro Gazz, 25-18, 25-20, 25-22, in the Premier Volleyball League...
Maddie Madayag of Choco Mucho Flying Titans. (PVL) By NIKOLE JAVIER Choco Mucho made short work of Akari with a straight-set victory 25-15, 25-20, 25-20 in the opening salvo of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The...
Four classic Filipino foods were included in the 2023 "100 Worst Rated Foods in the World" list by popular online food guide Taste Atlas. According to the list published on Taste Atlas' Facebook page, kinalas, a noodle soup dish that originated from the Bicol region, was at the 17th spot with a 2.4...
DOTr vows to save 49,000 Pinoy seafarers jobs By EMMIE V. ABADILLA The government is working to save the jobs of 49,000 Filipino seafarers aboard European ships and the $7 billion they send home each year, Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista stated Saturday, February 4. In a...
