President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed that the institution he commands, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), must be modernized to meet necessary preparations amid the current geo-political tensions. While the Philippines wants to live in peace, Marcos said it is “crucial” for the...
NO SMOKING (PIXABAY) A doctor from the Lung Center of the Philippines reminded cigarette and vape users that quitting such habits is an important way to protect their lung health and avoid diseases. “Prevention pa rin, kaya talagang isinusulong din po natin iyong huwag magsisigarilyo ang ating...
A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) visited the Philippines on Monday, Nov. 7, to further enhance the military cooperation between the two countries. Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro (right), Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), shakes hands with...
Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation’s change in its corporate name to SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) has started to be reflected on the systems of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on November 8, 2022. In a statement, the firm said this change reflects the company’s expansion from a...
The Philippines is considered the "center of marine biodiversity in the world" by the Global Marine Species Assessment of the World Conservation Union. The archipelago is brimming with marine life, but it is also straining to support a nation of more than 100 million people. Image courtesy of...
Crispy just got umami! Crispy Umami Chicken of Tokyo Tokyo Level up your favorite comfort food with the rich flavored, juicy, and crispy fried chicken paired with the shiitake mushroom gravy with real mushroom bits. This familiar favorite was made crispier, more flavorful to take us on a different...
DOH The country's daily tally of Covid-19 cases increased to over 1,000 again on Saturday, Nov. 5, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. The DOH’s Covid-19 tracker showed 1,229 new cases on Saturday. This was higher than the 776 infections recorded on Friday, Nov. 4. In the past two weeks, the...
The return of Austria’s National Day Reception and the International Bazaar Foundation’s annual shopping event SWEET, NEW BEGINNINGS From left: Papal Nuncio and head of the diplomatic corps Charles Brown , DFA undersecretary for civilian security and consular affairs Jesus ‘Gary’ Domingo,...
The Philippines is vulnerable to tsunamis. This was according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) who reiterated that the country is at risk of tsunamis due to the presence of offshore faults and trenches surrounding the country. Ahead of the celebration of World...
The Philippines has condemned the latest missile launches conducted by North Korea, which it said only further increased the tension in the Indo-Pacific region. In a statement on Friday, Nov. 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said North Korea's action only aggravated the tension in the...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has asked Philippine envoys to study what he described as the well-run state programs in their respective host-countries, which could serve as models for priority initiatives of the Marcos administration. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay...
Philippines-based social enterprise Kandama wishes to share the masterpieces of Ifugao women weavers in the metaverse A QUEEN IN INDIGENOUS WEAVES Pia Wurtzbach for Vogue Italia NFTs or non-fungible tokens have stolen the spotlight in the recent return of the fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, London,...
