Nina Campos the sole representative from the Philippines is the first-place winner at the Euro PopSinging Contest 2024. EPC or Euro Pop Contest is an international singing competition for youngsingers between 10 to 24 years old held annually in Berlin, Germany by the non-profit organizationMusic Accuracy and Veranstaltulgen eV since 2003. Nina Campos competed under…
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Bicol (DPWH-5) has reinforced manpower and equipment for the urgent and continuing repairs of portions of the Andaya Highway connecting Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, which was destroyed by land collapse, causing heavy traffic along the stretch. DPWH-5 Regional Director Virgilio Eduarte said Friday…
The government reported substantial sales following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s launch of the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” in Cebu City aimed at providing consumers with fresh and affordable products and providing ready market to farmers and producers. Kadiwa organizers reported a total sales of P931,329.66 in the two-day Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Cebu—P412,799.30 on February…
MEETING WITH DFA. United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan (center) meets with officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday (Jan. 25, 2024). Khan acknowledged the Philippines’ “vibrancy and mature media landscape,” according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. (Photo courtesy of…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) undoubtedly made great strides towards promotion of smart and sustainable initiatives with the grant of the “Smart Education: Advancing Classroom-Based Collaboration and Enhancing Laboratory Equipment through the Provision of Robotics and Technological Equipment to Science-oriented Students” (ACCELERATES) project to Tuguegarao City Science High School (TCSHS). Project ACCELERATES is…
For Overseas Filipinos in Japan, convenience and reliability are top priorities when sending money back home. Recognizing this, BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) and Seven Bank have renewed their partnership to better serve the needs of their loyal Kabayan customers, as well as attract new ones to their growing platform. The partnership, which began in 2017,…
MAKATI CITY — The local government of Makati City has announced an expansion and improvement of benefits for the city’s public school teachers, regardless of their residency status. “We deeply value our public school teachers in Makati and their role in shaping the future of our youth. Teachers are the backbone of our education system, and…
Lamut, Ifugao, August 7, 2024 – The Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) has successfully launched the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration at the Ifugao State University-Main Campus in Nayon, Lamut, Ifugao. Running from August 7-9, the event, held under the overarching theme of “Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat…
TORONTO – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported Wednesday the number of displaced children worldwide had hit 43.3 million at the end of last year. “For more than a decade, the number of children forced to flee their homes has risen at an alarming rate, and our global capacity to respond remains under serious strain. The increase…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss in Malacañan Palace on Wednesday afternoon, where the chief executive thanked the Israel government for rescuing over 20 Filipinos and bringing them to safety. Among those who were rescued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the town of…
