On an early Tuesday, I found myself on the road to the nearby province of Pampanga with fellow journalists. Our mission was twofold—to explore the renowned Filipino craftsmanship in furniture making and to indulge in the culinary delights of the country’s gastronomic capital. These are two...
MABUHAY, ISTANBUL! Philippine Consulate General personnel and family members, Filipino community leaders, and other guests during the ‘Salu-Salo’ event on June 12, 2023 (Istanbul PCG Photo) The Philippine Consulate General and the Filipino community leaders in Istanbul and its neighboring...
By Iane Macasieb K-POP IS FOR EVERYONE Through ‘Everyone’s K-pop: Manila,’ Filipinos are invited to immerse themselves in the world of K-pop Say hello to *Hallyu* world! Get ready to get immersed in fun and exciting K-pop events this July! A zone where Filipino K-pop enthusiasts can...
Keeping my inner Marites at bay is a virtue. Sorting through thousands of audio reels my uncle, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, recorded from 1965 to 1986, I would come across a great number of boxes of audio reels with the phrase “Off the record” written on them in capital letters. I...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has encouraged the new officers of the Philippine Army to lead by example and join him in building a better and safer nation. Philippine Army Officer Candidate Course (OCC) “Gaigmat” Class 58-2023 (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos stated this as he led the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday, July 7, urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to hold another round of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and bring up the recent incidents of harassment by Chinese Coast Guard vessels roaming the West Philippine Sea. ...
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson should stop with the lies and propaganda on the West Philippine Sea. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB Photo) Hontiveros pointed this out following the remarks made by Wang...
Cecid fly damage on mango fruits. (Judgefloro/Wikimedia Commons) The cecid fly (*Procantarinia spp*.), is a significant pest that affects mango trees in the Philippines. The cecid fly belongs to the Cecidomyiidae family and is commonly referred to as mango midge, leaf gall midge, gall fly, or mango...
Philippine colleges and universities have signed agreements on various programs with other Canadian colleges to produce more world-class manpower and graduates. (Photo courtesy of CHED) In a televised public briefing on Thursday, July 6, Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Chairman Prospero De...
Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) sees nothing wrong in showing “Barbie” film in the country despite a scene in the movie showing China’s nine-dash line on the world map. China used the nine-dash line to illustrate claims to the West...
Japan has expressed concern about China's actions in the South China Sea and in the West Philippine Sea as it said the Chinese activities endanger peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The Japanese Embassy in Manila issued the statement on Thursday, July 6, particularly after the...
July is Nutrition Month! Every July, schools and organizations all over the country create programs to celebrate and appreciate the healthy food available to us. It’s also a month where different areas of the Philippines celebrate the abundance of their local specialty. Here are the agricultural...
