What's Happening in the Philippines, Local News and Philippine People
THE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is asking the country’s three major carriers to explain why they should not be penalized for pushing through with their flights to Boracay Island, despite a government decision to lock down the National Capital Region
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The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the world and particularly the tourism industry the worst. The world was brought to standstill, resulting shutdown of the entire cities. Even to this day the world is seeing most sever travel restrictions imposed across
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The Philippines established diplomatic relations with Pakistan on 08 September 1949 through the opening of a Philippine Consulate in Pakistan. This was followed by the opening of the Philippine Embassy in Karachi in 1956. In May 1957, Pakistan’s then Prime
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As Pakistan celebrates its National Day (Pakistan Day) on March 23 to commemorate its independence, Pakistan Ambassador to the Philippines Amb. Dr. Imtiaz A. Kazi talks about how the Philippines was one of the first and foremost countries to recognize
MoreThe good news is that the world may not be as steaming hot as the last two years, considered the warmest in recorded history. However, a British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) report indicated that 2021 is still expected to rank among
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SAYING that forest trees serve as natural protection to the adverse impacts of natural disasters, such as heavy rainfalls during typhoons and extreme flooding, Sen. Cynthia Villar underscored the need to stop deforestation. In joining the celebration of the International
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Keeping yourself and your home cool during sweltering summer months can be both challenging and costly. Fortunately there are little things that can be done to make your living space less warm, and protect yourself against heatstroke, too. Here are
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The province of Batangas will be the focal point of the latest webinar series conducted by the Liveable Cities Labs. Considered the first-ever Local Lab, the webinar aims to give provinces a platform for sharing good practices, innovation, appropriate technology,
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Even with more than three decades of experience in the insurance industry, Ida Sheng-Jacob still has the hunger to learn more as a financial advisor and agency leader. This comes quite a surprise for someone who has literally grown up
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The Philippine Postal Corporation launched the “Murillo Velarde circa 1734 Map”, regarded as the “Mother of All Philippine Maps” in celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Philippines’ and its role on the first circumnavigation of the world by Portuguese
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There was no reason to celebrate on Rachel Van Lear’s anniversary. The same day a global pandemic was declared, she developed symptoms of COVID-19. A year later, she’s still waiting for them to disappear. And for experts to come up
MoreTHE private sector is asking the government to listen more to its suggestions as the Philippines seems to relive the onset of the Covid-19 nightmare—which started a year ago—with surging infection rates and stricter lockdown protocols. Business leader George T.
MoreTHE Philippines’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 54.5 percent last year is “slightly higher” compared to the average debt ratio of Asean-5 at 51.5 percent, according to the Department of Finance. Based on the 2017-2020 data provided in the economic bulletin of
MoreHEALTH and Palace officials on Sunday practically admitted there are suggestions to bar certain businesses—tobacco, liquor and infant formula—from procuring Covid-19 vaccines, but insisted the controversial provisions are still being discussed among stakeholders. Protests, mostly from lawmakers, greeted revelations at
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With more cases of COVID-19 being reported everyday and the ever present threat of another health concern, Globe At Home (GAH) Prepaid WiFi is now giving added value and peace of mind to customers who will avail of its special
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MANG Rudy was busy one early morning this week fixing a busted taillight of his three-wheeled electric-powered tricycle (e-trike). Maintaining his e-trike is essential for the retired electrician. He relies on the light transport equipment in going to the market
MoreSHOPPERS are out for vengeance. A year into a pandemic that’s devastated lives, jobs and the economy, those who are lucky enough to have disposable income are ready to go out and splurge—even if they still have nowhere to go
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ATLANTA—Police said Thursday that “nothing is off the table” in the investigation of the deadly shootings at two Atlanta massage parlors, including whether the slayings were a hate crime. Those attacks and a third one near the suburban town of
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Top US and Chinese officials offered sharply different views of each other and the world on Thursday as the two sides met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden took office. In unusually pointed public remarks for
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THE man who bravely led Philippine sports during its darkest hours will be honored by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) when it recognizes the top performers and achievers of 2020 next week. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol”
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