Yuhua Wang’s Artworks Exhibition
An exhibit of the artworks by Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang was held at the Dapeng Painting Academy of Shenzhen from December 15 to December 17, 2018. Dr. Yuhua Wang was…
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Business Innovation Congress Manila 2018 calls to take advantage of technology to meet evolving consumer needs
Pasay City, November 25, 2018—Following its success in China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Thailand, the Business Innovation Congress opened its first congress in the Philippines at Conrad Manila with the theme:…
BE Grand Resort in Bohol announced as Southeast Asia’s hidden gem
BE Grand Resort in Bohol, a 5.0-hectare resort situated on a clifftop and naturally surrounded by lush vegetation has been awarded as Southeast Asia’s hidden gem by receiving the award…
PH Consulate General in LA Conducts Consular Outreach in Dallas
November 5, 2018 – As part of the government’s efforts to bring its various services closer to Filipinos, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles conducted its 11th consular outreach mission…
Engaging Governments and Political Parties to Govern ‘Green’
Remarks of Former Philippine Speaker Jose de Venecia Founding Chairman and Chairman of Standing Committee, International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP); Co-Chairman, International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP); Special…
‘FAMH Matters’: First National Forum on Fil-Am Mental Health Held in D.C
WASHINGTON D.C. 31 OCTOBER 2018 — As part of the month-long celebration of Filipino American History Month, the Philippine American Foundation for Charities (PAFC) and the Philippine Embassy co-hosted the…
PH Consulate in Sydney Promotes PH Oral Tradition to Young Fil-Australians
SYDNEY 29 October 2018 – With the aim to promote Philippine cultural heritage and tradition to the young generation of Filipino-Australians, the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney organized a presentation…
New Foreign Affairs Secretary Warmly Welcomed by Filipinos in Belgium, Europe
BRUSSELS 24 October 2018 —Newly-installed Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. met with members of the Filipino community in two separate events in Brussels on 19 and 20 October…
Puyat Welcomes ‘Better’ Boracay, Calls For Responsible Tourism
BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN, PHILIPPINES – Tourism Chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat urges visitors to respect and observe local regulations to help protect and preserve Boracay Island. Puyat made the appeal during the…
Before the waters rise again—Measure T will get San Jose ready
Measure T, on the Nov. 6 ballot, would put $650 million into upgrading San Jose’s aging infrastructure that puts our communities at risk. Many of our bridges and overpasses are…
DOT trains 2,100 frontliners for Boracay reopening
BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN, PHILIPPINES-The Department of Tourism (DOT) facilitated the training of some 2,100 tourism front line workers in anticipation of Boracay Island’s soft opening on October 26. “Since the…
LA County Library offers free flu shot clinics at 19 libraries this fall
In partnership with LA County Department of Public Health, clinics will be held October 19 through November 14 Flu season is here. To help you stay healthy, LA County Library…
Filipino Community Dynamism and Bayanihan Spirit Lauded in Virginia
VIRGINIA 18 October 2018 —Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez kicked off a two-day introductory visit to the Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia with a speech at…
PH Ambassador Fortifies Economic Diplomacy in Virginia
VIRGINIA 18 October 2018 — Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez heavily emphasized economic diplomacy in his two-day introductory visit to the Hampton Roads in southeastern…
PAL gears up for nonstop flights to New York!
ON October 29, 2018, 4-Star carrier Philippine Airlines will mark another milestone in aviation history as the first airline to mount a direct nonstop service to the Big Apple from…
PH Participates in Global Trade Conf., Expo in Houston
HOUSTON 16 October 2018 – The Philippines as a premiere investment destination was highlighted at the the 2018 Houston Global Trade Conference & Expo, where Philippine Consul General in Houston…
PH Ambassador to Canada Attends Dinner of Hope, Supports PWD
TORONTO 10 October 2018 — A Filipino-Canadian soldier delivered a speech about how he triumphed over his disability during a dinner lauding persons with disabilities, as the Philippine Embassy in…
PH Consulate General in Chicago Joins Peace Day
CHICAGO 09 October 2018 — Highlighting the country’s commitment towards peace, the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago participated in the 40th Peace Day in Chicago at the Daley Plaza on 17…
Hawaii First Lady Visits Pina-Seda Hibla Ng Lahi Filipino Exhibit
The exhibit features the piña-seda cloth from which the Barong Tagalog and other Filipino attire are fashioned, is a joint project of Senator Loren Legarda, the National Museum of the…
Filipinos Host Pinoy Food Festival in Banff, Canada
CALGARY 09 October 2018 — The Filipino community in Banff and Canmore, Alberta showcased true bayanihan spirit as they hosted a Filipino food festival attended by by some 500 Filipinos…
“The New Filipino Kitchen” Launched in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. 04 October 2018 – A new book on Philippine cuisine, “The New Filipino Kitchen: Stories And Recipes From Around The Globe,” made a successful debut in Washington, D.C.,…
Aklanons in Illinois Welcome PH Consul General in Chicago
CHICAGO 04 October 2018 – The Aklanons of Illinois hosted a welcome dinner in honor of Consul General in Chicago Gina A. Jamoralin and her family at the “Kusina De…
I Finally Witnessed the Holy Fire-Offering Great Dharma that is Talked about in Buddhist History
Reported by Nangqiong Nuosang On September 19, 2018, one of tremendously holy virtue conducted a “Holy Fire-Offering Dharma Assembly” that was officially held at the Holy Miracles Temple in the…
PH Consulate General Welcomes First Applicants in Houston
HOUSTON 27 September 2018 — The Philippine Consulate General in Houston opened its doors to the public, with Filipinos availing of consular services on 24 September 2018. Filipino applicants expressed…
Maywood, Illinois Honors WWII Soldiers in Maywood Bataan
ILLINOIS 20 September 2018 — “They were barely more than kids, only in their teens and early twenties.” This was how the 89 young American soldiers of the 192nd Tank…
“Hibla ng Lahing Filipino” Exhibit Opens at University of Hawaii
HONOLULU 27 September 2018 – The “Piña-Seda: Hibla ng Lahing Filipino” Traveling Exhibition opened at the Hamilton Library of the University of Hawaii (UH) on 17 September 2018. The exhibit,…
PH Consulate General in Honolulu Inaugurates Chancery Construction, Renovation Project
HONOLULU 26 September 2018 – To ensure fast and efficient service to the public, the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu will construct a new consular annex building and renovate its…
PH-US Enhances Command, Control Interoperability
HONOLULU 24 September 2018 – A Philippine military delegation attended the Philippines-United States Command and Control Interoperability Board (CCIB 18-2) meeting at Fort Shafter, Hawaii from 28 to 31 August…
Cebu Pacific Launches Melbourne-Manila Flight
MELBOURNE 21 September 2018 – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Minda Calaguian-Cruz, together with tourism officials of the Philippines and Victoria, sent off Cebu Pacific’s maiden Melbourne to Manila flight at…