Duterte’s birthday wish: ‘Progress, prosperity for PH’
For President Rodrigo Duterte’s 74th birthday, his only wish is a more “prosperous and progressive” Philippines. “My wish is that we will just continue to progress and prosper, hindi tayo…
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Senator likens PH to ‘wild, wild west’
Philippine Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, March 27, called for a stricter firearm regulation policy as he compared the country’s crime condition to that of the 19th century America’s…
No birthday celebration for Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, March 26, said he would rather sleep than hold a party for his birthday, The Philippine leader celebrated his 74th birthday last Thursday, March 28….
Aquino rebukes PH new loans from China
Former President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday, March 26, gave out a warning to the government about the China-offered loans, saying the Philippines should have already learned from the past….
Globe myBusiness gathers tourism stakeholders at Breakthroughs: Tourism conference
QUOTE FROM ERNEST: “We at Globe would like to support this (tourism) industry because this industry needs a lot of updating in terms of the digital world. Digital is changing…
CLN 17th Annual Partnership Meeting Successfully Held In Manila
Makati City, Philippines – One of the biggest and most established global freight forwarding networks, Combined Logistics Networks (CLN) has successfully brought more than 260 freight forwarders from across the…
DOT holds ‘Philippine Harvest’ March 29-31
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announces the holding of the Philippine Harvest at the Central Square Mall at Bonifacio High Street, Global City in Taguig City from March 29-31, 2019….
“Maid to Made” icon inspires Duty Free Philippines employees, OFWs
Manila, Philippines — Duty Free Philippines (DFP) on Friday gathered about 150 female Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and employees to celebrate the National Women’s Month through an inspirational talk to…
2019-2020 PRSP Board of Directors inducted
DOT Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat leads oath-taking ceremony Officers and Directors of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) for 2019-2020 took their Oath of Office on March 11 at…
PH DOT to host Puerto Galera boat tilt
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) and the Municipality of Puerto Galera, will be holding the Inaugural Hong Kong to…
Manila Water apologizes for water interruptions, takes blame for shortage
Water supply concessionaire Manila Water on Monday, March 18, apologized to its customers for the unexpected water service interruptions that affected many households in Metro Manila and Rizal province. Manila…
Duterte names 46 politicians on narco-list
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, March 14, released the infamous list of politicians allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Duterte read the…
Filipino adult internet users increased by six percent – SWS
A recent Social Weather Stations survey (SWS) on Wednesday, March 13, revealed that the number of adult Filipinos who use the internet rose to 47 percent last quarter, a six-point…
Rappler to face anti-dummy charge
The Pasig City prosecutor’s office has concluded its preliminary investigation on Philippine online news platform Rappler regarding its alleged violation of the country’s anti-dummy law. In 2018, the National Bureau…
Duterte: I will be firing another set of officials
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, March 13, announced he will be firing another set of government officials over corruption issues. “I will be firing another set of officials. I’m…
Palace eyes executive order to address Metro Manila water crisis
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday, March 13, said Malacañang is crafting an executive order (EO) as parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province continue to struggle with the…
PH House and Senate fail to resolve impasse on 2019 budget
The meeting of lawmakers with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte failed to resolve the conflict of the House of Representatives and the Senate regarding the 2019 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Senate…
Palace calls wiretapped intel ‘educated guess’
President spokesman Salvador Panelo responded to criticism surrounding his comment about alleged wiretapped intelligence reports from foreign governments, by saying that it was a mere “educated guess.” The spokesperson and…
Archbishop Villegas shows Duterte tirades in a video compilation
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Soc Villegas on Tuesday, March 5, posted a video compilation of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusations and tirades against the church over the past two years, a day…
PDEA: 64 politicians on ‘narcolist’ seek reelection
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) revealed on Tuesday, March 5, that 64 out of 82 politicians in the yet-to-be-released “narcolist” are vying for reelection this upcoming midterm polls. PDEA…
Sara Duterte responds to criticism over Imee Marcos’ degree: Everyone’s a liar
MANILA — Hugpong ng Pagbabago head Sara Duterte-Carpio responded to criticism that their candidate Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos wasn’t honest about her supposed university degrees. “Lahat sila sinungaling. Lahat ng…
Lorenzana clashes with Locsin over PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday, March 5, countered Foreign Secretary ’s pronouncement about the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). Locsin stated “in vagueness lies the best deterrence” on the…
Lawmakers reject narco-list release
More lawmakers on Monday, March 4, expressed their disapproval on Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año’s plan to publish President Rodrigo Duterte’s list of narco-politicians. Senate…
4 out of 5 Filipinos worried about extrajudicial killings
A survey released on Friday, March 1, revealed that 78 percent or almost 4 out of 5 Filipinos are worried that they, or someone they know, will be a victim…
Measles cases surge in PH as health experts urge people to get vaccinated
THE number of measles cases in the Philippines has skyrocketed within the first two months of this year according to health experts and government officials. As of Saturday, March 2,…
It’s DFA’s call to protest harassment of Filipino fishermen — Palace
Malacañang on Monday, March 4, said it’s leaving the decision to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on whether to submit a diplomatic protest to stop Chinese vessels from driving…
ANA completes investment in Philippine Airlines
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines’ landmark investment deal with All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline group, was finalized this week. ANA Holdings on Thursday, February 28 completed the acquisition of…
Duterte to PLDT: Expand hotline or face shutdown
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to shut down PLDT Inc. if it does not expand the citizens’ complaint hotline by at least one more trunk line for frontline government services….
Philippine Embassy’s Statement on Washington Post’s ‘This is Manila’ Article
STATEMENT ON WASHINGTON POST’S ARTICLE 25 February 2019 We take strong exception to the article entitled, “This is Manila” that appeared on the front page of the Washington Post on…
Lawyers’ group files motion to quash cyber libel case against Rappler chief
A HUMAN rights lawyers group urged the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Tuesday, February 26, to dismiss the cyber libel complaint against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and co-accused, former…