Over 3M Filipinos based abroad went back home because of COVID
MANILA — Over 3.11 million Filipinos previously based abroad have come home because of the pandemic as of May 13, more than the 1.77 million estimated number of overseas Filipino…
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Bongbong Marcos set to win PH presidency
A Marcos is set to make a comeback to Malacañang. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator of the same name, is slated to be declared the…
Overseas voter turnout for 2022 PH election to surpass past polls
IN the final days before the end of the voting period, 385,437 registered overseas voters have so far cast their votes. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Marlon Casquejo said the…
PH wraps up WTTC Global Summit, Saudi Arabia to host the next one
DOT focuses on ‘regenerative tourism’ THE president and chief executive officer of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) praised and thanked the Philippines for successfully hosting the three-day summit…
WTTC Economic Impact Report reveals significant recovery of PH tourism amid COVID-19 pandemic
THE World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bullish on the prospect of the Philippines’ tourism industry recovery, projecting a bright future and a rosy outlook in terms of economic…
Overseas voting underway after encountering some delays
OVERSEAS Filipinos can now cast their votes in the 2022 national elections. The month-long voting period began on April 10 and will end on May 9. Registered Filipino voters abroad…
Gawad Kalinga USA: Syncing for a cause
GK USA partners with Synchrony to help Typhoon Rai/Odette victims WHEN Typhoon Rai ravaged the Philippines late last year, it wasn’t just the Filipinos living in the affected areas who…
Philippines beefs up security in tourism destinations
AS Philippine tourism moves towards its much-anticipated recovery, the Department of Tourism (DOT) joined hands with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to beef…
‘The Philippines is Open!’: Tourism officials, travel advisors optimistic about tourist arrivals
AFTER more than two years since the March 2020 lockdown due to the pandemic, travel professionals are optimistic that with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions around the world, more people…
Hope after the rain: An update on Gawad Kalinga’s Typhoon Odette relief operations
An operation walang iwanan: Typhoon Rai/ Odette update Last December 17, 2021, Gawad Kalinga Philippines (GK) activated Operation Walang Iwanan: Typhoon Rai: Odette (local name) in response to the calamity…
US assistance for Typhoon Odette tops P1-billion
PH thanks the US for additional $19-M assistance to Odette victims DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin, Jr. has expressed his gratitude to the United States government for its…
PH suspends testing, quarantine protocols for travelers from certain countries
THE Philippines has temporarily suspended its lenient testing and quarantine protocols for countries or territories classified as “green” starting on November 29, according to Malacañang. Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Cabinet…
PH to allow entry of fully vaxxed foreigners from certain countries starting December 1
FULLY-VACCINATED travelers who don’t need a visa to enter the Philippines can now enter the country starting December 1, according to Malacañang. Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles…
DOJ: Possible Apollo Quiboloy extradition may have to wait while PH reviews pending case
THE possible extradition of Filipino televangelist Apollo Quiboloy back to the United States may be deferred as a local court reviews a pending case against him, according to the Philippine…
ICC suspends probe into PH drug war
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended its investigation into the killings linked to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-narcotics crackdown following a deferral request from the Philippine government. “The prosecution…
DOJ: No special treatment for Quiboloy
FILIPINO televangelist Apollo Quiboloy will not be accorded special treatment should the United States request for extradition against him, according to the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ). Justice Secretary Menardo…
US eyes reinforced defense ties with PH
SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the United States is exploring the possibility of strengthening its Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the Philippines to prevent further incursions into its territory….
Go: Pres. Duterte will not prevent Quiboloy extradition
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo will not get in the way if the United States requests for the extradition of his friend and spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, according to Senator Bong…
PH to allow entry of fully vaccinated tourists soon
THE Philippines may soon welcome fully-vaccinated tourists from “green list” countries, according to Malacañang. Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Friday, November 19, said the Inter-Agency Task…
Bongbong Marcos, Sara Duterte-Carpio confirm tandem for 2022 national polls
IT’S official: Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will run as a tandem in the upcoming 2022 national elections. Marcos made the announcement Tuesday,…
Marcos, Sara confirm tandem for 2022 national polls
IT’S official: Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will run as a tandem in the upcoming 2022 national elections. Marcos made the announcement Tuesday,…
PH approves vaccine booster shots for healthcare workers
FULLY-VACCINATED healthcare workers in the Philippines may get their booster shots against COVID-19 starting November 17. The country’s Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Nov. 15, made the announcement following…
Roque quits as Palace spokesman to pursue Senate bid
HARRY Roque has stepped down from his posts as spokesperson of Malacañang and the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases to pursue his senatorial bid. He announced his…
PH lifts face shield mandate in areas under Alert Level 1-3
THE Philippines has lifted its mandatory use of face shields in areas under Alert Level 1 to 3. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 15, approved the recommendation of…
Palace: Duterte’s senatorial bid has ‘nothing to do’ with ICC probe
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to run for senator is not related to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into the killings linked to his anti-narcotics crackdown, according to Malacañang….
Sara Duterte withdraws reelection bid
DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte has officially withdrawn her bid for reelection just days ahead of the deadline for the substitution of candidates for the 2022 elections. In a post…
Duterte, Pacquiao renew friendship after public rift
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has met with Senator Manny Pacquiao to “renew” their friendship after months of infighting within their political party, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on…
PH to hold 3-day COVID-19 vaccination drive
AROUND 30 million Filipinos are now fully-vaccinated against COVID-19. As of Wednesday, November 10, a total of 30,108,097 Filipinos have received a second dose of the vaccine or completed the…
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…
Palace: PH travel restriction on foreign tourists being studied
THE Philippines’ reopening to international tourists is currently being studied by the national government, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, November 9, pointed out that the country…