The Philippines and New Zealand have started negotiations for a possible Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), which will enhance the defense cooperation between the two armed forces, the New Zealand Embassy in Manila said. Members of the Philippine negotiating panel, composed of officials...
BUTUAN CITY – Two New People’s Army rebels were killed in an encounter with the 29 th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Dinakpan, Barangay Los Angeles, this city, on Tuesday, Jan. 28. TROOPS recovered New People’s Army war materials in an encounter in Barangay Los Angeles, Butuan City, on Tuesday,...
Tondo, Manila fire (Photo from Fire Alert Metro Manila) Three fires were reported in Manila on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Chinese New Year, two of them in Binondo, the heart of Chinatown, where two household helpers perished. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the two fatalities died in a...
The Filipino-Chinese community in the country were encouraged to be inspired by the new year to set their intentions and confidently pursue grand ambitions both for themselves and for the greater good. Families and friends gather for photo opportunities at the stunning Chinese New Year centerpiece...
Vice President Sara Duterte urged the Philippines and China to go on a path of rediscovering the “rich and dynamic heritage” that have made their friendship strong. Vice President Sara Duterte (MB file photo) In her message for the 2025 Spring Festival, the official sent her “warmest...
Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian made a call to bring China’s and Philippines’ bilateral relations “back on track” as he and the embassy celebrated the 2025 Chinese New Year. (From left) Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Senate...
A pet snake crawls out from the cabinet at the family-run snake soup restaurant in Hong Kong, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei) HONG KONG (AP) — As Hong Kong prepares to welcome the Year of the Snake on Wednesday, Chau Ka-ling displays a moving serpent with practiced ease,...
Courtesy of the Manila Police District The local government of Manila announced the temporary closure of roads starting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, in preparation for the Chinese New Year festivities. The Manila Police District said the roads will be closed starting at 9 p.m. and re-routing...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Armed Forces Visayas Command has awarded the AFP Campaign Streamer to two infantry brigades, three battalions, and former operational control units of the 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers” Division for successfully dismantling New People's Army units in Eastern Visayas. The...
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – Police arrested four New People’s Army rebels wanted for murder, frustrated murder, and arson in the Caraga region. The Police Regional Office-13 identified the suspects as Seren, 36; Cher, 28; Mak, 23, and Bab. Seren, squad leader of the dismantled...
Conrad Manila invites guests to welcome the Year of the Snake with an exceptional Chinese New Year celebration this January. The hotel ushers in the brand-new year with a series of exceptional culinary experiences that inspire good fortune and abundance for the year ahead. “On behalf of Conrad...
It’s celebration after celebration. For Filipinos, the Christmas season (and New Year’s Day included) is immediately followed by yet another reason to celebrate. It’s not Valentine’s Day, no. It’s Chinese New Year, which traditionally marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring,...
