DFA Undersecretary Hon. Renato Dueñas Jr., Philippine Consul General in Dubai, Ambassador Bartinah Ntombizodwa Radebe-Netshitenzhe of the South African Embassy, and Papal Nuncio Father Charles John Brown, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps On May 8, 2024, Ambassador Bartinah Ntombizodwa...
Five Philippine universities, led by the University of the Philippines (UP), are ranked among the top universities in the world in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2025. Based on the latest rankings released on Wednesday, June 5, UP has risen to 336, a...
Today is World Environment Day. This important event is observed annually every June 5 to serve as a global reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard the environment, which is crucial for the well-being of ecosystems and all living organisms. As our planet faces unprecedented...
By DR. LEILA JOUDANE UNFPA Philippines Country Representative Pride Month is a celebration of the vibrant tapestry of identities within the LGBTQI+ community. It's also a moment to reflect on the significant strides made toward greater acceptance and protection of their rights....
Power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has secured commitments from two large power consumers to participate in the government's interruptible load program (ILP). In a statement on Tuesday, Jun3 4, Meralco said that Pioneer Float Glass Manufacturing, Inc. agreed to provide a two-megawatt...
Delivering the keynote speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore, President Marcos declared: "We are determined to be a force for the good, a force for peace, a champion of regional and global unity, (and) a staunch defender of the rules-based...
The stars of the Korean TV show “Running Man” will be coming back to Manila for a show in July. In a AI-created video, “Running Man” stars Yoo Jae-suk, Song Ji-hyo, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Jee Seok-jin and Yang Se-chan are inviting Filipino fans to the “Run 2 U: Running Man Live in...
A portion of Barangay Mayamot in Antipolo, Rizal and some areas in Marikina City will have no water for up to six hours following the scheduled maintenance activities of Manila Water from June 4 to 6. In its advisory, Manila Water announced that the service cut will happen on June 4, Tuesday, from...
CAVITE – A man drowned to death after suffering from a muscle cramp while fishing with his brother in Bacoor City on Sunday, June 2. The Police Regional Office 4A identified the victim as Ronaldo R. Edaño, 44 years old. Initial investigation by the Bacoor City Police Station revealed that Edaño...
More than 1,600 tons of mixed solid waste and water hyacinth were removed from the Pasig River and its tributaries during the massive clean-up program from January to May 15 this year, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (DENR-PRCMO)...
Taiwan has opened more than 2,000 jobs which could be taken advantage of by Filipino workers, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office said on Sunday, June 2. MECO chairman Silvestre H. Bello III said the job vacancies will be showcased in a special one-day Job Fair and Career Expo which will be...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said that around two million customers were affected by rotational power interruptions on Saturday following the declaration of a red alert on the Luzon Grid. Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco spokesperson and head of corporate communications, said that customers in...
