FILIPINO VS. PILIPINO
A collage of Baybayin characters, a Tagalog proverb, and Cebuano and Ilocano greetings surrounding the word “Filipino.” The Baybayin symbols are shown as a representation of the pre-colonial script, not…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in Metro-Manila for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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Hontiveros calls on President Marcos to “lead by example” by releasing his SALN; Palace says he’s “ready”
Senator Risa Hontiveros| Photo from Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros has welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive ordering lifestyle checks on government officials involved in flood…
Ghost Month 2025: History, Rituals, and What to Know
Floating lanterns drift atop dark waters during a Ghost Month ceremony, symbolically guiding wandering spirits back to the underworld at the close of the seventh lunar month. (Photo via Unsplash)…
Tulfo: Anti-dynasty bills face uphill battle as many lawmakers are relatives
Senator Erwin Tulfo / Senate of the Philippines MANILA — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday said legislation against political dynasties will remain difficult to pass because many lawmakers in Congress are themselves members…
U.S. Extradition Request for Apollo Quiboloy Sparks Confusion in Manila
FBI “Wanted” poster of Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, who faces federal sex trafficking and labor trafficking charges in California. (Image via FBI.gov) MANILA — Conflicting statements between Philippine officials and the country’s…
Senate Pushes Forward on Drug-Testing Program; Lawmakers Join In, Padilla Bill Faces Legal Hurdles
Sen. Robin Padilla, author of Senate Bill 1200 or the “Drug-Free Government Act,” which seeks annual mandatory drug testing for all elected and appointed officials. (File photo from his Facebook…
Fairways of Power: How Golf Became the Quiet Language of Influence in the Philippines
Photo by Mick De Paola on Unsplash Inside Manila Golf & Country Club, where a single share sold for ₱200 million (US $3.6 million), golf has become the quiet language of power in…
Love Bus revival: DOTr taps nostalgia to modernize commuting
A modern rendition of the iconic “Love Bus” is set to hit Philippine roads by late 2025, featuring a retro-inspired design with heart motifs and the signature baby blue color….
Whistleblower who exposed alleged corruption in NBN-ZTE deal speaks out after nearly three years in prison
Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada (right) sits beside former President Corazon Aquino during the “Mass for Truth and Accountability” held at Baclaran Church on February 25, 2008, days after Lozada surfaced as…
Chavit calls it quits with the Marcoses: Singson feels ‘forgotten’ despite backing Marcos Jr. in 2022 race
MANILA — Businessman and political kingmaker Luis “Chavit” Singson has publicly withdrawn his support for the Marcos family, citing feelings of neglect after helping secure President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s…
BDO CEO Nestor Tan Warns of Economic Uncertainty Amid Global Challenges
Nestor V. Tan President and CEO BDO Unibank Inc. Manila, Philippines – BDO Unibank Inc. President and CEO Nestor V. Tan has urged the Philippine banking sector to brace for potential…
“Deserve ko ‘to”: How to Satisfy Your Holiday Impulse Buying
Holiday bazaars have always been a staple shopping destination during the Christmas season. These events feature various options from toys and trinkets to RTW’s and food products that are locally…
Special report on DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa
By Rogelio Constantino Medina DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa reiterates to this writer that the priority of his agency is the continuous implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law –…
Start your culinary journey at Center for Culinary Arts Manila’s new home in BGC
World-class culinary education is now accessible inside a premiere business and lifestyle district The country’s top culinary school, the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) Manila, has taken a bold step…
From courtside to paradise: DOT supports FIBA World Cup hosting with Philippine Tour Packages
MAKATI CITY — In support of the country’s hosting of the highly anticipated FIBA International Basketball Federation World Cup 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched Philippine tour packages for international…
Daly City, Quezon City renew sister city ties
THE cities of Daly City, United States and Quezon City, Philippines renewed their sister city ties through a ceremonial exchange of their respective Keys to the City on Monday, June…
UN and the PH mark culmination of partnership with strengthened, more progressive policies to protect OFWs in their migration journey
MANILA, Philippines — The two-and-a-half year multi-sectoral partnership among the United Nations (UN), the public and private agencies and organizations recently culminated, reporting significant gains in protecting Filipino migrant workers…
Nayong Pilipino Launches Metro Manila’s First-ever Disc Golf Course
MANILA – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF), in partnership with the Disc Golf Association of the Philippines (DGAP), officially launched the Nayong Pilipino Disc Golf Course with an inaugural tournament…
Palace: Wait for IATF final decision on face shield mandate
THE mandatory use of face shields in closed spaces and crowded areas will remain until the pandemic task force makes its final decision on the matter, according to Malacañang. Presidential…
NCR eases to Alert Level 2
COVID-19 restrictions in Metro Manila have relaxed after Malacañang downgraded the country’s capital region to Alert Level 2 starting November 5. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday, Nov. 4, announced…
Metro Manila under ‘Alert Level 4’ starting Sept. 16
THE National Capital Region (NCR) will be placed under Alert Level 4 from September 16 to 30 as part of the national government’s new lockdown scheme aimed at curbing rising…
Metro Manila shifts to MECQ until Aug. 31
METRO Manila’s quarantine status will downgrade from enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to the less restrictive modified ECQ (MECQ) beginning August 21 until the end of the month. Malacañang on Thursday,…
Metro Manila, surrounding areas to revert to enhanced community quarantine on Aug. 6
METRO Manila will go back to the most restrictive enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on August 6 to curb the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19, according to…
NCR reverts to GCQ ‘with heightened restrictions’ until July 31
METRO Manila has reverted to a stricter general community quarantine (GCQ) “with heightened restrictions” after the country’s health department confirmed local transmission of the more infectious Delta variant of COVID-19….
NCR eases to ‘regular’ GCQ until end of July
THE “additional restrictions” in Metro Manila have been lifted as it relaxes to regular general community quarantine (GCQ) until July 31, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday,…
Planning to Visit Manila? Bike Around the City and Stop by These Art Installations That Double as Bike Racks
WHILE the current pandemic has put on hold many people’s travel plans, take heart in knowing that Manila has something that is both unique and familiar in store for you when…
NCR Plus to remain under GCQ ‘with restrictions’ until June 15
THE Philippines’ National Capital Region (NCR) Plus will remain under the general community quarantine (GCQ) “with restrictions” from June 1 to 15. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, May 31, extended…
Metro Manila, other areas to shift to GCQ with ‘heightened restrictions’ on May 15
THE Philippines’ National Capital Region (NCR) Plus will be under general community quarantine (GCQ) “with heightened restrictions” from May 15 to May 31. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 13,…
DFA files new diplomatic protest vs Chinese vessels in West PH Sea
PHILIPPINE Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has ordered the filing of a new diplomatic protest against China over the presence of some 287 Chinese militia vessels in the West…
Metro Manila, other provinces shift to modified quarantine
METRO Manila and its surrounding provinces are now under the less stringent modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until the end of April. Malacañang on Sunday, April 11, said that Philippine…
