President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has asked the Actors Guild of the Philippines leaders to raise the standards of the country's movies and shows as they promote the well-being of creative industry practitioners. *PHILIPPINE ACTORS GUILD — President Marcos administers the oath of office to...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Wednesday, August 2, said he will urge President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to be firm in his "balancing" act in dealing with China on the country’s territorial claim over the West Philippine Sea. Zubiri revealed that he and other senators,...
There were 85,692 reported dengue cases nationwide based on the Department of Health's (DOH) data from the beginning of the year until July 22. This figure is 19 percent lower compared to the 106,517 cases reported during the same period in 2022. DOH revealed that Region IV-B recorded the highest...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office (KTO) will be presenting the “Mga Kuha sa Korea [Photos Taken in Korea],” a travel photo exhibit showcasing different places. The travel photo exhibit will run from Aug. 17 to...
The Philippines is expecting from France 200,000 euros (P12 million) worth of assistance as Paris is helping Manila attain food security for needy children. French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Chrysoula Zacharopoulou made the announcement on...
France is continuing the momentum of its strengthened ties with the Philippines in a number of areas through the three-day visit to Manila that was just concluded, of its minister for development. French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Chrysoula...
The US Embassy in Manila has expressed concern on the reclamation activities in Manila Bay as the projects may have ties to a Chinese communications company reportedly involved in the creation of artificial islands in the South China Sea, and cited to be engaged in fraudulent activities. Kanishka...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) The Speaker Martin Romualdez-led House of Representatives has adopted a resolution seeking to strengthen the mutual cooperation between the Philippines and Japan through the Philippines-Japan Parliamentarians’ Friendship Society. “The Philippines and...
A group of education workers called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide “clear and definite plans” on how it will lessen the administrative loads and tasks currently handled by classroom teachers. Teachers paint school chairs before school opening as part of DepEd's 'Brigada...
Legislators on Tuesday, August 1 expressed their disappointment on the huge amount of public funds the Philippine government is losing due to loan-funded projects that have until now remain unfinished. Former President and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attends the Congressional...
Sealy Posturepedic joins with Ballet Philippines at a partnership signing event. (L to R) Dennis Tan, Chee Yan Lee, Stephen D. Sy, Kathleen Liechtenstein, Rosalind Wee, Bernadette Aboitiz In a partnership that combines the world of luxurious sleep experiences and artistic storytelling through...
The European Union (EU) has extended until 2027 the Philippines' inclusion in its list of countries enjoying the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday, August 1. The development came as the regional bloc also decided to resume soon negotiations...
