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Addressing the gap, from English proficiency to digital competency

Philippines restrategizes skills development for higher value jobs and a brighter sunshine industry The Philippines is renowned worldwide as one of the biggest English-speaking nations, with majority of its population…

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Events

Great gift finds for your loved ones at World Bazaar Festival 2019

Gift-giving has always been central in holiday celebrations. Think “Monito Monita” or Secret Santa! A means to celebrate relationships, express appreciation, or return favors for those who have shown us…

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Biggest Filipino Festival in Sydney joined by Philippine Embassy

Sydney — Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, along with Embassy personnel, joined the Filipino community at the fourth Philippine Christmas Festival in New South Wales…

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2019 National Export Congress showcases top Philippine exporters, export enablers

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), together with Export Development Council (EDC) and Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport), recognized the top Philippine companies for…

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Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates wins prestigious Emirates Woman “Woman of the Year Award” in Dubai

Abu Dhabi — Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hjayceelyn M. Quintana was accorded the prestigious Emirates Woman “Woman of the Year Award 2019” (visionary category) at ceremonies…

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Publisher's Note

Oh What a Year, Oh What a Decade

10 years ago, we launched Balikbayan Magazine.The Philippines was such a different country back then—many things have certainly changed. Whether it’s new high-rise commercial and residential buildings illuminating the night…

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Department of Foreign Affairs and VFS Global launch first E-Passport Renewal Center in Dubai

Dubai — In a bid to ease the passport renewal process for Philippine nationals living abroad, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and VFS Global signed a Memorandum of Understanding…

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Experience giving like never before at World Bazaar Festival 2019

The Christmas season is truly upon us as the World Bazaar Festival (WBF) – the country’s longest running annual charity bazaar – returns for its 19th edition this December. Known…

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Asia
Events

Task Group ‘Southern Luzon’ all set to secure 30th SEA Games

Camp BGen Vicente P Lim, Nov. 21 (PIA) – A total of seven thousand eight hundred ninety-nine (7,899) Security Forces and Resources of Task Group Southern Luzon are all set…

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Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Nurses Association of America honor latest batch of Filipino Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Washington, DC — The Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) co-hosted a reception and ceremony in honor of the Filipino Fellows of the American Academy of…

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Events

Department of Tourism takes Filipino-American Chefs to Visayas for Chefs’ Food Trip Project

The gastronomic journey throughout the Philippines continues for Filipino-American (FilAm) Chefs Tom Cunanan and Grant “Lanai” Tabura, this time going to to Iloilo and Bacolod—two of the most exciting foodie…

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Technology could make aging a ‘Silver Dividend’ for Asia’s Economies — Asian Development Bank

Tokyo, Japan — Aging populations could be a boon to economies in the Asia and Pacific region if governments adopt technology policies that improve elderly people’s health, extend skills and working…

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The Philippines’ Health and Wellness CONFEX will mark its official entry into the U.S. market at the 3rd annual 2020 International Travel Trade and Consumer Expo

The Health and Wellness CONFEX, a global campaign that seeks to promote the Philippines as a world-class health and wellness center, is officially coming to America! Originally launched in Dubai in 2018, this…

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The Asian Journal Media Group’s 3rd annual International Travel Trade & Consumer Expo set to be even bigger and better in 2020

Pasadena Convention Center will be the venue on its 3rd year The Asian Journal’s premier project is going to be one of the biggest Filipino American business events of 2020.…

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Philippines Ambassador to the Netherlands meets Filipino community leaders

The Hague — The Philippine Embassy in The Hague conducted the second semi-annual meeting with the Filipino Community leaders representing 21 associations and organizations from various regional, cultural, advocacy, professional…

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Filipino Heritage Night with the New York Knicks caps off Filipino-American History Month

New York — Around 800 Filipinos and Filipino-Americans from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut went to the iconic Madison Square Garden to cheer for the New York Knicks…

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Asia
Leaders

President Duterte advocates open, inclusive regional order during East Asia Summit

NONTHABURI, Thailand—In the midst of shifting geopolitical landscape in Asia, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said that his government is expanding the horizons for Philippine diplomacy and supporting an open and…

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Asia
Events

ONE: Masters of Fate official open workout

5 November 2019 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: MASTERS OF FATE Official Open Workout last Tuesday, 5 November at the Elorde…

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Department of Trade and Industry supports the Philippines goal in setting Guinness World Record for largest hackathon

Quezon City – In line with the government’s thrust to make the Philippines (PH) as one of the leading countries in creating startups, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary…

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Technology

Electric Kick board sharing service soon to operate in New Clark City

Clark City — Philippines-based Mobility Service Provider PT Autozentrum Inc. (PTA) recently inked a partnership with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to provide the public with an enhanced…

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Addressing the gap, from English proficiency to digital competency

Great gift finds for your loved ones at World Bazaar Festival 2019

Biggest Filipino Festival in Sydney joined by Philippine Embassy

2019 National Export Congress showcases top Philippine exporters, export enablers

Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates wins prestigious Emirates Woman “Woman of the Year Award” in Dubai

Oh What a Year, Oh What a Decade

Department of Foreign Affairs and VFS Global launch first E-Passport Renewal Center in Dubai

Experience giving like never before at World Bazaar Festival 2019

Task Group ‘Southern Luzon’ all set to secure 30th SEA Games

Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Nurses Association of America honor latest batch of Filipino Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Department of Tourism takes Filipino-American Chefs to Visayas for Chefs’ Food Trip Project

Technology could make aging a ‘Silver Dividend’ for Asia’s Economies — Asian Development Bank

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The Philippines’ Health and Wellness CONFEX will mark its official entry into the U.S. market at the 3rd annual 2020 International Travel Trade and Consumer Expo

The Asian Journal Media Group’s 3rd annual International Travel Trade & Consumer Expo set to be even bigger and better in 2020

Philippines Ambassador to the Netherlands meets Filipino community leaders

Filipino Heritage Night with the New York Knicks caps off Filipino-American History Month

President Duterte advocates open, inclusive regional order during East Asia Summit

ONE: Masters of Fate official open workout

Department of Trade and Industry supports the Philippines goal in setting Guinness World Record for largest hackathon

Electric Kick board sharing service soon to operate in New Clark City

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