The United States (US) is funding two separate agriculture projects in the Philippines with combined investment of P1.6 billion. In a letter to Philippine Agriculture Secretary William Dar, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack said his agency is committed to making...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) welcomed Monday, April 26, the decision of US-based drugmaker Moderna to apply for an emergency use authorization (EUA) of its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in the Philippines. DOST DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña and...
Eleven senators have signed a Senate resolution condemning the illegal activities of China in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and other parts of the West Philippine Sea. (Senate of the Philippines PRIB) The senators said China’s incursions in the West Philippine Sea are clearly in...
The Philippines and the United States (US) will continue to work together amid the pandemic in building new markets for their respective farmers via climate-smart production systems, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said. (DA Secretary William Dar/ File photo/ Photo courtesy of DA)...
Grab Philippines has teamed up with teleconsultation platform, KonsultaMD to provide over P21 million worth of free online healthcare consultations for its drivers and delivery partners amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo from Grab Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN) The move is in...
The Philippine Stock Exchange has approved the stock offerings of Monde Nissin Corporation and AC Energy Corporation which, combined, will raise up to P88.9 billion from the equities market in May. For its initial public offering (IPO), Monde Nissin Corporation will be raising up to P72.45 billion....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should censure National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) spokesperson Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade. Jr. for conduct unbecoming of an officer and for violating civilian supremacy over the military. “Respect and obedience to the...
The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) announces with deep sorrow the passing Sunday of former national boxer Genebert Basadre of Cagayan de Oro City. He was 35 years old. He left ABAP in 2010 to concentrate on his service for the Philippine Army but still helped out as coach...
The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) is now awaiting a decision from the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) board as to where this year’s ASBC tournament would take place. ABAP secretary-general Ed Picson said Sunday, April 25, that there is no decision yet from the ASBC...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko gamely shared his favorite food and places during the last episode of his virtual interaction program, "Hello Japan Special! Kids Ask Ambassador Kaz" on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko in the last episode of...
The European Union (EU) has raised concern over the tension in the South China Sea and urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and all concerned parties to craft a legally binding Code of Conduct in the disputed waters. European External Action Service The European External Action...
China is committed to expand investment ties with the Philippines following a surge in bilateral trade in the first quarter of the year. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines with President Duterte (File photo: Chinese embassy/Manila Bulletin) Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said...
