More opportunities for Philippine Exports in 2020

Philippine exporters are seen to gain more opportunities in 2020 on the back of strong support and commitment from both the government and the private sectors. This as the latest Philippine exports…

Presidential Communications Operations Office rolls out legacy campaign highlighting the real faces of change

Manila — The government’s successful delivery of game-changing reforms to realize its promise of a comfortable life for all, was highlighted during the launch of the Duterte Legacy Campaign at the Philippine…

Amid worsening traffic situation, President Duterte vows to help Cebu City build new infrastructures

Cebu City—To ease Cebu City’s exacerbating traffic woes, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte vowed to help the city secure a loan to improve its infrastructure. In a speech during the Sinulog Festival Sunday,…

Red Cross calls for public support as humanitarian operations continue for communities affected by Taal Volcano eruption

Mandaluyong — As the full picture of the devastation brought by the eruption of Taal Volcano becomes more evident 3 days after ashes and volcanic materials poured down on parts of Batangas…

New evacuation center opens in Manaoag, Pangasinan

As part of its continuing efforts in building shelters for disaster victims, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a new evacuation center in Barangay Pugaro,…

Bamboo Council eyes more than 19,000 hectares for plantations nationwide

The Philippine Bamboo Industry Council (PBIC), an interagency group composed of national and local government representatives, plans to convert at least 19,000 hectares of land into bamboo plantations this year. Around 13,000…

Japan’s MOS Burger on aggressive expansion plan in Philippines

MOS Burger is slated to open several stores in the Philippines, the first of which will be at the second level of Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas this February. “Our first branch here…

Gong Xi Fa Cai: Ringing in the the Year of the Rat at Diamond Hotel Philippines

First in the Chinese zodiac and thus the harbinger of renewal and fresh beginnings, the optimistic Rat promises a year blessed with grand abundance. Inspire success in all aspects of your life…

Lee Kum Kee’s Panda Mascot Makes its Mark in Manila

Boasting of an outstanding 130-year legacy, Lee Kum Kee has become an international household name and a symbol of quality and trust, spicing up kitchens across the globe with its celebrated sauces…

President Duterte delivers a speech during his visit to the families affected by the Taal Volcano eruption at the Batangas City Sports Coliseum

Batangas City—President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extended financial assistance Tuesday to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas. During the event held at the Batangas Provincial Sports Complex,…

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President Duterte leads send-off rites for naval mission to bring home OFWs in the Middle East

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, January 14, led the ceremonial deployment of two navy ships that will be used to repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East affected by…

Migration Advocacy and Media Award recipient visits Patikim! The Art of Hospitality Visual Art Exhibit

Jennifer Fergesen, a Filipino-American writer based in California who received a Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Award, visited Patikim! The Art of Hospitality Visual Art Exhibit last December 16, 2019 which was…

Engineer RC Tollo makes his mark in the Land Development Industry

Behind every structure that populate the world are a team of creative and fastidious minds who planned, conceptualized, and saw the project throughout the end. But before architects can design the interior…

Philippine Marines who fought in liberating Marawi City honored by President Duterte

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, January 13, recognized the gallantry of the members of the Philippine Marines who fought ISIS-linked Islamists in Marawi City in 2017 by conferring them the Order…

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s 29th Trade Mission to the Philippines

The Future of FCCH: Advancing Economic Outcomes via Circular Economy Trade Missions and Trade Shows OVERVIEW Established in 1954, the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) is the oldest Chamber in…

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Winter Fashion Trends

The arrival of a new season doesn’t necessarily mean a totally new wardrobe. But it is a time for an outfit reassessment. What would look good on you while also being weather…

Agreement to promote Philippine studies in Singapore signed

Singapore — The Philippine Embassy and ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute signed on 04 December 2019 a Donation Agreement to promote the pursuit of Philippine Studies. Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Joseph del Mar…

Filipino students win medals at the 16th International Math and Science Olympiad

Hanoi, Vietnam —  A total of 13 out of 14 Filipino students garnered six silver and seven bronze medals in the 16th International Math and Science Olympiad held here on 26-30 November 2019.…

The Philippines recommits to achieving a Mine-Free World by 2025

Oslo, Norway — The Philippines, together with 164 states that are parties to the Mine Ban Convention, adopted the Oslo Action Plan during the conclusion of the Fourth Review Conference on a…

President Duterte tells newly-appointed officials to become partners in nation-building

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday led the mass oath-taking in Malacanang of newly- appointed government officials saying he expects them to remain committed in pursuing the administration’s development agenda. Speaking before…