Three convictions out of the 6,000 alleged cases of extra-judicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippines are "not enough" to ensure that the country will continue enjoying the benefits of the European Union's (EU's) Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status. EU Special Representative for...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez led the inauguration of the new two-story building of the Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) located at Baclaran Elementary School (BES) in Barangay Baclaran on Friday, March 31. The BSP building is a priority project of Olivarez, in partnership with his...
The Philippine Blu Girls shoot for a spot in the XVIII WBSC Softball World Cup as they see action in the Asia Cup unfurls Sunday, April 2, at the LNG Sports Town in Incheon, South Korea. *The Philippine Blu Girls compete in the Asia Cup starting Sunday in Incheon, South Korea. (Photo from...
The Philippines and India have agreed to expand security engagements and implement military exchanges as defense officials of both countries met to discuss mutual interests and the rule of law in the volatile Indo-Pacific. The recent talk came after Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu...
The long Holy Week holidays are just a week away. Chances are, you’ve already got a destination in mind. For such a trip, it’s important to have a vehicle that can do it all: fit a lot of friends or family, make the drive as comfortable as possible, and is ready for any challenge that...
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) will now be helmed by a highly-regarded lady president. The new top executive of the car company was introduced in a ceremonial turnover held at the Crimson Hotel, Alabang. Ms. Rie Miyake succeeds Mr. Masahiko Nakamura who will assume a new post in Honda...
The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (UP BOR) is set to choose who among Dr. Fidel Nemenzo, Dr. Victor Paz, and lawyer Edgardo Carlo Vistan will be the next UP Diliman chancellor on Monday, April 3. Nemenzo, who is eyeing a second term as UP Diliman chancellor, is a mathematics...
System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has filed its motion for reconsideration (MR) with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its request to be allowed monthly renewal of its ancillary services (AS) contracts while its procurement processes for power reserves are...
The Likhaan Center for Women’s Health now has a new Isuzu Ambulance to aid in their programs that care for women and poor and disadvantaged people. The Inteco Isuzu Group of Dealerships, one of the pioneer dealer partners of Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in partnership with Women’s...
The IT-Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), the umbrella group of IT and business process management firms operating in the country, has raised alarm bells on what it calls “severe talent crisis” in the country. IBPAP President Jack O. Madrid raised the “talent crisis”...
Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund (CINMF), an affiliate of Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), will be investing $5 billion to for the commercial development of three greenfield offshore wind farm projects that could bring in 2,000 megawatts of additional power...
The Jeep brand may be known for its all-conquering, rugged SUVs. This year, however, it hopes to cater to those seeking a more luxurious experience in the form of the new Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee returns as the brand’s premium SUV, this time with luxurious leather seats,...
