Welcome the new year with high hopes and positivity, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. told the Filipino-Chinese community as he stressed that a "better tomorrow" will come for the Philippines and China. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Chinese Embassy in Manila Screenshot) "Let...
Despite territorial conflicts between the Philippines and China, Vice President Sara Duterte is hopeful that both countries will enjoy “closer” bilateral ties based on “mutual trust and mutual respect.” VP Sara Duterte delivers a message to the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s celebration of...
A deputy majority leader in the House of Representatives is prodding the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to set up a more comfortable waiting area for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Zamboanga Sibguay 1st district Rep. Wilter Palma...
Preparations start as early as five days before By Patrick Lim Fernandez Preparation is the key to starting anything right, and it is this same attitude that will bring in a good year for you. Bid goodbye to the Year of the Tiger and welcome the Year of the Rabbit with these easy-to-follow...
“Seollal” (Lunar New Year) is one of the most important holidays in South Korea and to celebrate the occasion, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines is offering people the chance to experience Korean traditions, games and food on Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (KCC Philippines) In South...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 17, the appointment of Supt. Xavier Solda as the new jail warden of the Zamboanga City Jail Male Dormitory. BJMP Director Allan Iral said Solda will now supervise the biggest jail facility in Western Mindanao which houses...
LIMA, Peru – Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in a protected natural area in Cusco, southeastern Peru, national park officials said Monday. Life holotype of Proctoporus titans sp. nov. (MUSM 40916) in dorsolateral (A), dorsal (B), and ventral views (C). SVL 53.9 mm. (Photos...
Debunking the latest fake Covid-19 news and updates on XBB.1.5 and bivalent vaccines CLINICAL MATTERS DR. EDSEL SALVANA It’s a new year and so far, so good! The first week of 2023 showed less than 500 Covid-19 cases per day and only one severe case a day for the entire week. Healthcare...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In support of the Filipino-Chinese community in this city and Misamis Oriental province, the city government has lined up various activities for the Chinese New Year from Monday, Jan. 16, to Sunday, Jan. 22. John Asuncion, City Trade Investments Promotions Center chief and...
RESCUERS help bring New Zealander Ronald Anthony Daryl Sharp to safer grounds after he crashed while paragliding in Oslob town, southern Cebu on Sunday, Jan. 15. (Photo from Oslob Police Station) CEBU CITY – A 72-year-old New Zealander was injured in a paragliding accident in Oslob town,...
The traditional Banawe Chinese New Year celebration will return after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said the Quezon City local government on Monday, Jan. 16. The city government, through QC Tourism Department (QCTD) headed by Tetta Tirona, will lead the celebration on Sunday, Jan....
The House of Committee on Transportation will continue its briefing on the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) New Year's day crisis on Wednesday morning, Jan. 18. (MANILA BULLETIN) This was confirmed on Monday, Jan. 16 by the office of Antipolo City 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop. Acop chairs...
