Norwegian Shipowners’ Association President Harald Fotland, Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster of the Embassy of Norway, and Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans CacdacThe Norwegian Training Center (NTC) celebrated its 35th...
BACOLOD CITY – The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, together with Sulong Peace Inc. (SPI), reaffirmed Norway’s dedication to peacebuilding, security cooperation, and participatory governance during their recent visit to Negros Island.THE Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila led by Ambassador...
(Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard)The crew members of a Norwegian ship rescued a Filipino fisherman left floating at sea for nearly 12 hours after his boat suffered from engine failure while fishing off the coast of Calavite Point in Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported...
The Philippines and Norway have committed to jointly strengthen their cooperation against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) by sharing relevant information, among others.Manila and Oslo's commitment came after the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Norwegian...
Hijo Resources Corporation Vice-Chairman, President, and CEO Rosanna Tuason-Fores was recently appointed honorary consul to the newly opened Norwegian Consulate in Davao. Consul Rosanna is also the current president of the Tuason Development Foundation and previously served as president of the...
The Norwegian Seafood Pavilion is back to join one of the biggest food trade shows in the Philippines at the World Food Expo (WOFEX) 2024 starting July 31 to August 3, 2024. The Norwegian Seafood Pavilion will showcase seafood selections caught from the cold waters of Norway, including the...
Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan (seated, second from left) and Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) Director General of Shipping and Navigation Alf Tore Sørheim sign a memorandum of agreement which recognizes the certification of Filipino seafarers in Oslo, Norway...
A SOLEMN SITE A peaceful sight among the hustle and bustle of the city, this cathedral stands tall in Tromso, NorwayNorway, one of the Scandinavian countries, may not be in most travel bucket lists, including mine, but it should be.A luxury destinationThere are good reasons though for this...
The government of Norway, in collaboration with sustainable crop nutrition solutions specialist, Yara Fertilizers Philippines, Inc. (Yara), has been aiding Filipino farmers jack up productivity at their farm lands while shifting on their technology use to solar-powered water pumps.Via the “Agos...
Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide on Wednesday, Nov. 29, lauded the resumption of peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Norway, which has mediated the...
Norway is open to expanding trade and investment ties with the Philippines particularly in the areas of aquaculture and retail industries while also continuing to develop its partnerships in the renewable energy (RE) and maritime sectors.Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas...
OSLO,Norway - A railway bridge in southern Norway that had been closed to traffic since last week due to heavy flooding collapsed on Monday but no one was injured, police said.The metal structure broke in half after a pillar weakened by rising floodwaters gave way and fell in to the Lagen river,...
