TAIPEI – The Philippines is successfully leveraging on its economic advantage as its export to Taiwan posted substantial growth of 27.38% in this year’s first quarter for an aggregate value of $720.80 million, according to the Philippine Trade & Investment Center (PTIC) here. Conversely,...
Several local government units, including Antipolo City, and four other towns in Rizal Province have announced the suspension of face-to-face (F2F) classes in all public and private schools on Tuesday, August 20, following the threat of air pollution in the province. In separate announcements, the...
As the Taguig regional trial court (RTC) has junked the bid for injunctive relief of the Malampaya consortium members, power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) indicated that it is already planning to reschedule the competitive selection process (CSP) or bidding for the procurement of...
Habang ipinagdiriwang natin ang Buwan ng Wika ngayong 2024, napapanahon ang pagsuri sa kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng pambansang wika, lalo na sa isang multilinggwal na lipunan tulad ng Pilipinas, at kung paano ito makapagpapalakas ng pagsulong ng ekonomiya at magsisilbing pwersa ng pagkakaisasa...
The family of a person with disability (PWD) in Antipolo City is seeking justice for the death of their kin who went missing but was later found stuffed inside a sack and floating in a river in the city three days later. Christian Maputol, a resident of Antipolo City, was found stuffed inside...
By Mohamed Alqataam Alzaabi UAE Ambassador in Manila Since its founding more than 52 years ago, the UAE has actively cultivated political ties and fostered economic cooperation with the international community. Our partnership with the Republic of the Philippines epitomizes shared...
Here’s some good news – government efforts to educate the public on disaster preparedness has been absorbed by a “high proportion of households” who say they have a disaster plan. This is according to data from the World Risk Poll conducted every two years. The survey...
As Robinson’s Hotel and Resorts (RHR) recently-named Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager, Barun Jolly now oversees the upscaling and expansion of their portfolio with 30 hotels and over 5,000 keys across 19 municipalities. Following the call to “explore more in the...
A 45-year-old barangay councilor was shot dead by two suspects on board a motorcycle while she was walking with her 11-year-old son in Quiapo, Manila, authorities said on Friday, August 16. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the victim as Stella Lim, a barangay councilor of Barangay 383 in...
The ₱29 and ₱45 rice will once again be for sale at the Antipolo Weekend Market located inside the Sumulong Park in Antipolo City. The office of City Mayor Casimiro "Junjun" Ynares III announced that the Farmers Weekend Market will sell the ₱29 per kilo of rice exclusively to 4Ps...
In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, The Manila Hotel is delighted to offer an array of gourmet mooncakes, available at Red Jade and Delicatessen from Sept. 1 to 30, 2024. This year’s selection showcases a range of traditional and delightful flavors, including Single Yolk Red Bean, Single...
The regulator-approved pass on of the deferred charges of First Gen Corporation on its gas use for power generation and capital recovery on liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility investment will hike Meralco rates by P0.32 to P0.33 per kilowatt hour (kWh) starting in its October billing to...
