The Japanese government has extended its invitation to the Philippines to take part in the education development training after a meeting with Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, May 3. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Sakamoto Takema (right) bursts into...
To promote the development of critical thinking skills, civic engagement, and social responsibility among Filipino learners, an advocacy group pushes for the integration of civic education in all subjects. (Photo courtesy of PBEd) The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), through its online...
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday, May 3, said the Philippines does not need PH-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites if there are no bullies in the South China Sea. Zubiri made this observation during a press forum following a statement of US President Joe Biden...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed a 140-strong contingent to Singapore for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2023 from May 2 to 8 which will incorporate drills among participating countries to practice a code for unplanned encounters at sea. ...
Dyson, the global technology company, announced to build new campuses for its R&D facility worth P11-billion R&D investments and expand its current operations in the Philippines, bringing together Dyson’s research, development and advanced motor manufacturing capabilities under one roof,...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, May 3 has called on China to stop all forms of bullying and encroachment activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Go said he is committed to defend the country’s sovereignty rights and standing up against any intrusion on its territorial...
A bill seeking to compel telecommunication companies (Telcos) and internet service providers (ISPs) to provide automatic refund to subscribers who experience service interruptions has been filed in the Senate. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, author of Senate Bill No. 2074, said Telcos and ISPs...
Dov Carino came through with a crucial header in extra time to help Philippine Azkals salvage a 1-1 draw against host Cambodia in the group stage of men’s football event in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh. *The U-22 Philippine Azkals team (Cambodia FF) * Carino...
France has said it is opposing any action in the South China Sea that will escalate tension in the volatile Indo-Pacific region. The French Embassy in Manila issued the statement on Tuesday, warning that it is following the recent events in the highly-contested waterway “with the utmost...
GRAN DIVERSIÓN Cinco de Mayo is normally observed everywhere with parades and other festive activities (David Handschun via Getty Images) Blooming flowers, mariachi bands, Mexican food, and colorful parties—these are some of the things that come to mind when Cinco de Mayo is discussed. But Cinco...
Fighter and advanced trainer jets from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) have dominated the country’s skies for the launch of the Cope Thunder Philippines Exercise (CT Ph) 23-1 on Monday, May 1. (FA-50 PH / File photo courtesy of Philippine Air Force) Col. Ma....
CAVITE – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and RMN Foundation conducted a bloodletting activity at PRC Cavite Chapter in Cavite City on April 26. A total of 37 blood units were collected during the Dugtong-Buhay 2023 Caravan. In a statement, PRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon expressed...
