Business leaders in Saudi Arabia expressed their warm response to the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) on Thursday as they signified their intention to learn on the success stories of the Philippines in terms of its finances. In his opening remarks during the roundtable with the business leaders, Saudi Ministry of Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said…
COLLECT AND WIN. Student scouts weigh single-use plastics at a collection center at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Monday (April 22, 2024). The “Plastics Collection Competition: Collect, Drop and Win” project aims to engage the youth on the importance of recycling plastics and keeping the environment clutter-free. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim) The…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. graced the “Handa Pilipinas” Visayas Leg – a celebration commemorating the 10th anniversary of the catastrophic super typhoon “Yolanda” on Nov. 8, 2013 in Tacloban City. The exposition led by the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST) held in Summit Hotel, from Nov. 8-10 tackled “Innovations in Disaster Risk…
QUINQUENNIAL FESTIVITY. BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim strikes the ‘gong’ on Sunday (Jan. 21, 2024), signaling the start of the regional autonomous government’s weeklong 5th foundation anniversary celebration. Regional officials have hailed the peace gains the BARMM is enjoying, as evident in the regional government’s performance in economic, social, infrastructure, peace, security, and governance. (Photo by Bangsamoro…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) expects better palay harvest this year, adding that the government has to continue carrying out programs that could further develop the sector to ensure food security even with a good harvest. “Sabi ng Department of Agriculture ay mas malaki ang ani natin ngayon…
MANILA – The United States and the Philippines have partnered to provide Burmese youth with the opportunity to pursue quality higher education through a five-year initiative being funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The US Embassy in Manila on Tuesday said the Philippines was selected as one of the Asian countries where these…
Mr. Jesse Nicavera, one of the speakers from the NRCP shares his topic to the
researchers. (photo courtesy of MSU – IIT Silahis)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded Siargaonons and tourists alike on Wednesday to adopt eco-friendly practices while they continue to promote Siargao Island as a prime surfing destination. “As we embark on this new chapter, I enjoin everyone to promote surfing and adopt eco-friendly practices that will help us protect and conserve our environment,” Marcos…
Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank) president and chief executive officer Lynette Ortiz has welcomed Fitch Rating Inc.’s improved outlook on Land Bank which she referred to as “ä vote of confidence for the bank’s robust financial stability and resilience to withstand external and domestic economic headwinds.” Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings, Inc., in a report released on May…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday that he wants a police force not tainted with corruption and abuse of power under the Bagong Pilipinas. During the oath-taking of the second batch of newly promoted star rank officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Malacañang, the President encouraged the country’s law enforcers to…
