Free medical and dental care supplies were provided by American soldiers to more than 500 individuals affected by typhoon Odette in Palawan. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) The US Civil-Military Support Element-Philippines (CMSE-PHL) worked with Philippine partner...
As the election day nears, the University of the Philippines Law (UP Law) Center Training and Convention Division, together with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) conducted a live training program for the military officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). UP Law Center (Image...
501 years ago in the Philippines, according to the notes of Magellan’s diarist ITALIAN CHRONICLER Antonio Pigafetta (Mariqui Romero) Here are direct quotes from Antonio Pigafetta, Italian nobleman and diarist of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who led an expedition of five ships, the...
The Life Underwriters Association of the Philippines (LUAP) launched its first-ever national awards program for the country’s top life insurance advisors and companies. In partnership with the Insurance Commission (IC), LUAP unveiled the Philippine Life Insurance Agents Awards (PhilLIAA). A...
The elderly in areas under an Alert Level 1 status may now safely go outdoors as long as they observe and properly practice minimum public health standards, a health expert said on Friday, March 18. “Older persons may safely go out in Level 1 areas, whether they are frail or robust, but it is...
Future-proofing Filipino society through design The Design Center of the Philippines mounted an event the other day at the Henry Hotel garden area, and it was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Design Center Director Rhea Matute. The Design Center has been busy all throughout the pandemic,...
The newest embassy in town restarts major diplomatic events in Manila after a two-year drought, no thanks to a pandemic ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION Greening of the Fort Santiago gate “I think the question is ‘Why only now?’ or ‘Why not earlier?” Ireland’s Ambassador William Carlos...
More than 100,000 foreign tourists have visited the Philippines since the national government opened the country's borders to 157 visa-free nations last month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed Friday, March 18. Kids swim in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach destination...
AirAsia Philippines reported a 97 percent increase in seats sold for travel in April, with Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, Kalibo and Puerto Princesa as the most booked destinations, Spokesperson and Head of Communications and Public Affairs Steve Dailisan said on Friday, March 18. In addition, the budget...
President Duterte on Thursday, March 17, reiterated that the Philippines is maintaining its "neutrality" on the ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine that have affected the global economy. President Duterte during the inauguration of the new Leyte Provincial Capitol in Palo, Leyte on March...
(Lei Tapang / Save the Children Philippines / file photo) A child rights organization called on the government to ensure that policies and laws for the benefit of learners with disabilities are strengthened and fully implemented. “Learners with disabilities have long been impacted by different...
Catholic prelates in the country will join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25. CBCP The bishops made the decision during the meeting of the Permanent Council of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, CBCP News said. In the...
