Malacañang has declared Dec. 26, 2016 and January 2, 2017 as special non-working days in the country to “give the people full opportunity to celebrate the holidays with their families and loved ones.” The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 117 released on Wednesday and signed by acting executive secretary Menardo Guevarra. Dec. 25 or […]
The Philippine Coast Guard welcomed its second Parola-class 44-meter multi-role response vessel, BRP Malabrigo (MMRV-4402) at the Headquarters Coast Guard Ready Force Pier 13, Manila today, December 8. Transportation Undersecretary for Maritime Sector, Felipe A. Judan attended the occasion as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. She was named after the Malabrigo Point Lighthouse situated […]
Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday vowed to oppose a new authoritarian regime in the country, after political differences with President Rodrigo Duterte forced her to quit the cabinet. “Above all, we will strongly remain vigilant and cautious to prevent another return of any form of dictatorship,” Robredo said on Monday, stopping short of […]
Consumer prices rose at a faster pace in November, compared to the previous month, due to higher mark-ups in prices of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, utility and fuel, government data showed. Inflation accelerated to 2.5 percent in November, compared to 2.3 percent in the previous two months. A Reuters poll predicted a 2.2-percent increase in the […]
The country’s best tourism offerings — from food to vacation destinations — were recognized in the first Choose Philippines Awards at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theatre on Thursday. Cebu bagged the most trophies, winning Best Accommodation for solo travelers (Plantation Bay Resort and Spa) Best Water Form (Kawasan Falls) and Best Festival (Sinulog). City government officials, […]
Police in the Philippines have detonated a suspicious package that turned out to be a home-made bomb left near the US Embassy in Manila. A street cleaner found the device in a roadside trash bin about 300 meters south of the embassy compound. Police discovered batteries, what appeared to be a triggering device, and mobile […]
Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo is a popular brand in the Philippines, particularly in the capital. This year, the Uniqlo shops in the city are selling a wider range of winter items — down jackets, woolly scarves and other items occupy the best locations in the shops — just beside the entrance, for example. Why is […]
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US President-elect Donald Trump has met President Barack Obama to coordinate a smooth transition of power amid growing protests against the Republican. Trump visited the White House at the invitation of Obama on Thursday. They conferred in the Oval Office on their own for about 90 minutes. After the talks, the 2 spoke to reporters. […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President-elect Donald Trump plan to hold a meeting next week ahead of an APEC summit in Peru. Abe talked with Trump for about 20 minutes over the phone on Thursday. The Japanese leader congratulated Trump on his election victory and said he is convinced that the United States […]
