It’s September again in the Philippines, which can only mean one thing—Christmas is coming. The Christmas season of Filipinos isn’t complete without their rice cake staple of bibingka and puto bumbong with grated coconut on top. (From right) European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc...
State-run National Power Corporation (NPC) and its foreign development-partners have gained traction on rural solar photovoltaic (PV) installations that are set to benefit at least four electric cooperatives (EC) in Visayas and Mindanao grids. Via the Access to Sustainable Energy Programme (ASEP)...
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Manila Luc Veron was elated to see and try a Pinoy carinderia in Paris, France. Bobi Restaurant in Paris, France (Photo courtesy of EU Amb. Luc Veron) “A taste of the (Philippines) carinderia in (France)!” he recently wrote on X (formerly Twitter). The EU...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government of La Union is preparing for the possible effects of tropical cyclone “Goring.” The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office conducted a virtual pre-disaster risk assessment meeting with disaster-related provincial...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Provincial Government of La Union is preparing for the 17 th La Union Surfing Break from November 3 to 5. The office of La Union Gov. Rafy Ortega-David said LUSB 2023 is expected to be bigger and grander as the towns of San Juan, Bacnotan, and Agoo, and this city...
European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron said that the “scoping exercise” for the resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines will bring the relationship to the “next level.” (From left) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen...
How does European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron spend his weekend? In what could be a start of another series of how he enjoys his time in the Philippines, the envoy has shared some of the Filipino literature titles currently in his reading list. (Photo from EU Ambassador to the...
European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron celebrated the Philippines’ Buwan Ng Wika by trying out a few popular Filipino tongue twisters. (Screenshot from Amb. Luc Veron's Twitter page) The envoy posted a video of him saying Filipino tongue twisters on social media platform X...
GLASGOW (AFP) -- Germany retained their women's team sprint title and shattered their own world record at the cycling world championships on Thursday, Aug. 3. *The German team members celebrate with their gold medals after winning the women's Elite Team Sprint Final at the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome...
Typically, to receive their payroll, employees have to visit a bank branch, fill up application forms, create the account, and come back for the ATM card after several days. All of this is very inconvenient which can translate to dissatisfaction with their company so early in their employment....
A US Senator is supporting Washington's continued alliance with like-minded nations, including the Philippines, to counter China's reported "bullying" and aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Senator Rick Scott, member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, said Manila, Seoul, Tokyo, Canberra, and...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Australian road racer Rob Stannard has been suspended for an anti-doping violation and will miss the world cycling championships in Glasgow, it was revealed Thursday, Aug. 2. *Australian road racer Rob Stannard. (AFP)* The Alpecin–Deceuninck team rider said the allegation...
