Senator Rodante Marcoleta said on Tuesday, Feb. 24, that the Philippines is “willing and able to prosecute crimes against humanity” and must assert the primary jurisdiction of its own courts before any surrender or extradition of Filipino citizens to international tribunals. Marcoleta stated...
The Philippines, through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), showcased to United Nations development leaders how it is translating international commitments into tangible jobs and social protection programs nationwide. The presentation took place during the 3rd Directors Group Retreat...
Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) has officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement with First Gen Corporation (FGEN), the country’s leading producer of clean and renewable energy, marking a significant milestone in Southville’s transition into a Green Campus as it moves into...
SKAL International Makati has announced the recipients of its 32nd Tourism Personality Awards, scheduled on Feb. 26, 2026, at the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom 1. SKALPresident Capt. Stanley Ng said the “annual prestigious award recognizes individuals in the travel and tourism industry who have...
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, on Saturday, Feb. 14 rejected allegations that linked him to the crimes outlined in the International Criminal Court’s recent Document Containing the Charges (DCC), wherein his name was listed among several individuals tagged as alleged...
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go questioned his inclusion by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the list of eight alleged indirect co-perpetrators in the crimes against humanity case linked to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. In a brief exchange with Senator...
The Horti Filipina International Plant Show will formally open on Feb. 20 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, bringing together plant lovers, collectors, growers, and horticulture enthusiasts from across the Philippines and abroad. The opening will kick off a three-day event, which will...
CEBU CITY – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport welcomed 1.3 million travelers last January, its highest passenger traffic for a single month. Total arrivals were 15 percent higher compared to the same period last year. Airport officials said the record-breaking figure highlights the sustained...
Asiabest Group International Inc. is setting up a wholly owned subsidiary, ABG Modular, which will serve as its platform to scale modern modular construction solutions in the Philippines. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday, Feb. 3, the firm said ABG Modular is...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 2, underscored the importance of learner participation in shaping education reforms as it moves toward a more future-ready and learner-centered system, with a focus on strengthening foundations in early education. During the International Day...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Wednesday, Jan. 21, marked his 64th birthday with a social media statement emphasizing his commitment to justice, national sovereignty, and patriotism amid ongoing controversy surrounding alleged international charges against him. In his post, Dela Rosa...
International arrivals in the Philippines climbed to 6.48 million in 2025, a strong post-pandemic recovery that remained below pre-pandemic levels of about eight million, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the Bureau of Immigration (BI) recorded 5.9...
