The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking forward to participate to the future iterations of Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest combined training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the United States military. *An Army CH-47 Chinook flies with an underslung M777 Howitzer...
As the nation gears up to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go hopes to hear the country’s leader highlight concrete steps towards a path of inclusive economic recovery. ...
The Senate is ready to hit the ground running and pass priority bills and other key pieces of legislation when it opens the Second Regular Session of the 19 th Congress on Monday, July 24, 2023, according to Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. ...
Ease of doing business to reduce corruption in government topped the wish list of the business sector that they want President Marcos to commit in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 24. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President George T. Barcelon said that top of...
By JAMES SAM Ballet Philippines’ 54th season is opening with a Filipino rendition of *Coppelia*. Originating in 1870 from Paris Théâtre Impérial l’Opéra, the story is centered around Dr. Coppelius’ daughter, a life-like doll, and her sudden presence at a town festival where two youths,...
A group of education workers urged the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to “act” on blacklisting the firms involved in the controversial laptop procurement for teachers under the Department of Education (DepEd). (DepEd file photo) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
There's a new must-visit spot for Filipino caffeine addicts in Tagaytay. Recently, international coffee chain Starbucks unveiled its latest store in the area, promising a new coffee experience with the best view of Taal Lake. Dubbed Starbucks Reserve Hiraya, the 4,500 sqm store can serve over 250...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the Philippines will be safer and more secure, with Gen. Romeo Brawner leading the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as he vowed continued support for the country's uniformed personnel. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wished the Philippine national women's football team the best as it made a historic debut in the FIFA World Cup. (Photo from AFP) As the national team—Filipinas—kicked off their first-ever appearance in the FIFA Women's World Cup on Friday afternoon,...
Conrado Soriano is the owner of Royal Cocoa Farm and Cocoa Federico in Mangaldan, Pangasinan. His journey in cacao farming traces back to his childhood when his father introduced him to the world of planting cacao. Although initially skeptical about pursuing a career in farming, Conrado's...
Former senator Franklin Drilon on Friday, July 21 called on former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte to fully disclose to the public the issues he had discussed with China’s President Xi Jinping during his recent meeting with the latter. Photo courtesy of...
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) on Thursday, July 20, released a memorandum authorizing unit heads to adopt work-from-arrangement for their personnel during the State of the National Address (SONA) next week. Photo credit to UPD In the Memorandum No. ECLV-23-013 signed by the...
