President Duterte receives credentials of Ambassadors-designate of Czech Republic and Commonwealth of Australia to PH

MALACAÑAN — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, January 15, received the credentials of Ambassadors-designate of the Czech Republic and Commonwealth of Australia to the Philippines. First to submit her credentials to…

Philippine Airlines Eyes Israel Route

MANILA — Jaime Bautista, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Airlines (PAL), said that the carrier is hoping to offer the Tel Aviv, Israel route. “There’s a clamor for it, and…

PayPal to create more than 1,000 jobs in new Manila operation

MANILA – Leading global payments system PayPal plans on creating more than 1,000 jobs in the next few years with the opening of its new office in the Philippines. PayPal announced on Monday,…

Iconic, future-ready residential tower to rise in bustling Makati

The 57-storey Vion Tower is poised to stand out as the tallest residential building along Edsa-Makati Where you live does matter. In real estate, one cannot afford to undermine the importance of…

World Bank Doubles Philippines Natural Disaster Risk Insurance with US$390 Million in Coverage

Washington, D.C., January 14, 2019—The World Bank has renewed an insurance program to help the Philippines better respond to losses from climate and disaster risks. The renewal provides 25 provinces in the country…

PH Consulate General in Dubai Holds “The History Hour – Tolerance Episode”

DUBAI 11 January 2019 — The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, in partnership with the United International Private School (UIPS), held the fifth episode of the Consulate General’s The History Hour, hosted…

President Duterte makes lives easier for Marawi siege heroes

BULACAN — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte promised to make the lives of soldiers and police officers wounded in the Marawi siege comfortable by providing them with housing units at the Pleasant View…

Filipina Actress Lands Lead Role in “Sleeping Beauty”

LONDON 08 January 2018 — Filipina actress Ericka Posadas will play the lead role in London’s Theatre Royal Stratford East’s “Sleeping Beauty”, thus marking her professional acting career in the United Kingdom.…

Filipino Educator, Farmers’ Advocates in the Netherlands Win Presidential Award for Individual, Community Services

THE HAGUE 09 January 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in The Hague extends its warmest congratulations to an educator based in Leewarden, the Netherlands and a Dutch organization, who were awarded the…

President Duterte Confers “Pamana ng Pilipino” Award on Two Chicago Fil-Ams

CHICAGO 08 January 2019 — The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago proudly congratulates Paul Balan and Edward Brotonel, who were conferred the “Pamana ng Pilipino” Award at the 2018 Presidential Awards for…

PH Food Products Shine at SIAL Middle East 2018

RIYADH 08 January 2018 – Ten Philippine companies were in Abu Dhabi to exhibit in Salon International de l’alimentation (SIAL) 2018 held from 10 to 12 December 2018 at the Abu Dhabi…

Two Filipino Cadets Graduate from Australian Defence Force Academy

CANBERRA 08 January 2019 — Filipino cadets Midshipman Yvette Baybay and Officer Cadet Jaryd Nicolasora, graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy on 13 December 2018 in Canberra, after completing a three-year…

PH Consulate General in Honolulu Gathers Filipino Young Leaders Program Alumni

HONOLULU 08 January 2019 – The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu arranged a meeting with the Hawaii-based alumni of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) on 12 December 2018. During the meeting,…

Filipino Films Break Ground at Wiesbaden Indie Film Festival

BERLIN 08 January 2018 — Twenty-one Philippine cinematic gems, including feature and short films alike, were shown at the Exground Film Festival in Wiesbaden, Germany on 16 to 25 November 2018 in…

United Architects of the Philippines-Brunei Conducts Forum for Overseas Filipinos

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 08 January 2018 — To orient Filipinos in Brunei on how architects can assist them as well in building their dream home in the Philippines, the Philippine Embassy in…