The Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK) joined the Filipino people on Sept. 21, 2022 in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.The military rule is regarded as one of the darkest eras in Philippine history.Despite the lies being propagated by the Marcos family, the Filipino people […]
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Mendoza: Eala a different kind of star
By winning the US Open tennis junior singles crown last weekend, Alex Eala did the country proud. And more.She became the first Filipino ever to win a tennis grand slam. Definitely, a no mean feat. If it feels like she has won an Olympic gold medal, give it to her.For the record, it was Felicisimo […]
PHL waives Singapore employer bond, guarantee requirements
THE PHILIPPINES has waived the performance bond and bank guarantee requirements for Singapore employers seeking to hire Filipino workers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Wednesday. In a statement late Wednesday, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan V. Ople said she informed her counterpart, Singapore Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, of the waiver at a […]
Facebook seeks accreditation to recruit in PHL for Singapore IT jobs
META Platforms, Inc.-controlled Facebook is seeking accreditation to recruit in the Philippines for Singapore-based jobs, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. Facebook has “requested accreditation as an employer, which speaks a lot about the excellence of our Filipino IT professionals,” Migrant Workers Secretary Susan V. Ople said at a news conference in Indonesia on […]
Jo Koy’s Easter Sunday and the visibility of Filipinos in Hollywood
RECONNECTING with family, getting tangled in an unusual situation, and referencing Pinoy culture, all happen in the film Easter Sunday, which features a nearly all-Filipino American cast. That makes it unusual as Filipinos can be considered the “invisible” minority in the US, blending in so well that they are nearly unnoticed even though, with an […]
CDO visa consultancy firm expands to Cebu
A CAGAYAN DE ORO-BASED visa consultancy and education agent has expanded its business to Cebu to help Cebuanos obtain permanent residency visas in Australia through the student pathway.Noli Neri, president of Australian Link Visa Assistance Plus Inc. (Alva Plus), said the entry to Cebu has been part of the company’s plan ever since to help […]
Globe steps up advocacies vs online bullying to protect Filipino children
Digital solutions platform Globe intensifies its commitment to online safety, enjoining the academe, mental health professionals, parents and guardians, and other key partners to protect Filipino children against cyberbullying. Due to the pervasiveness of bullying on digital platforms, Globe noted the need for parents and caregivers to understand their role in keeping children safe online. […]
Globe steps up advocacies against online bullying to protect Filipino children
DIGITAL solutions platform Globe intensifies its commitment to online safety, enjoining the academe, mental health professionals, parents and guardians, and other key partners to protect Filipino children against cyberbullying.Due to the pervasiveness of bullying on digital platforms, Globe noted the need for parents and caregivers to understand their role in keeping children safe online.“As Globe […]
Paolo Campillo takes the helm at Nustar Resort and Casino as general manager
BUILDING decades of professional experience across different continents, Campillo has held numerous positions in distinguished properties. He makes a remarkable distinction as he leads the opening of Fili, the Philippines’ first five-star authentic Filipino hospitality brand, bringing his deep exposure in diverse hospitality cultures and efficient management skills in all aspects of hotel operations.Campillo brings […]
Filipino recipe book distributed to indigent families
PAGHILOM sa Pagkain, a printed recipe book focusing on daily nutritional needs, was distributed to indigent Filipino families residing in Barangays 42 and 45 of Pasay City and Barangay 745 of Manila to help them receive proper nourishment amid the trying times. In celebration of the recent National Nutrition Month, the 28-page book provides alternative […]
3 must-watch Independent Filipino films to celebrate ‘Buwan ng Wika’
Filipino creativity is boundless. Filipinos have been celebrated in a number of fields and industries for the vigor and passion they ultimately incorporate into their crafts.Among these famous artists are filmmakers that showcase the nuances of Filipino culture in their respective decades: Manuel Conde renowned for his film titled, “Genghis Khan” (1950), Lino Brocka with […]
Cebuano speedster secures podium in Europe
A CEBUANO karter became the first Filipino to podium in the European competition WSK Euro Series.This, after karting prodigy William John Riley Go nabbed third place in Round 1 of the renowned WSK Euro Series at the Circuito South Garda Karting in Lonato, Italy last July 18, 2022.Go of Forza Racing completed the 17-lap course […]
MoU allows nurses to leave despite deployment cap
A LABOR agreement between the Philippines and Germany will allow Filipino nurses to leave despite the deployment cap instituted by the Duterte administration. Signed on June 3 by Karl Lauterbach, Germany’s federal minister of health, and Silvestre H. Bello III, the Philippines’ Department of Labor and Employment secretary, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to […]
Delivery company sees cross-border opportunities for Filipino SMEs
PACKAGE delivery firm UPS eyes to boost efforts aimed at strengthening cross-border growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines.“I am very excited to lead the UPS team in the Philippines, a country which has played a key role in our Asia Pacific strategy for over 30 years, and which will continue […]
Chef de mission Fernandez motivates Philippine athletes to shine
HANOI — Team Philippines formally opened its campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Thursday with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) going all out in the country’s bid for Filipino athletes to shine. PSC Commissioner Ramon Fernandez again motivated the 641 athletes who will see action in 38 sports to maintain focus and […]
Conference, film, festivals mark National Food Month
A CONFERENCE, film showings, festivals and other events are scheduled for this year’s Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino which carries the theme “Pagkaing Pilipino, Susi sa Pag-unlad at Pagbabago” (Filipino Food: The Key to Unity and Change). The celebration is being led by the Departments of Agriculture and Tourism, the National Commission […]
PHL 5G users see greatest speed uplift among peers — Opensignal
FIFTH-GENERATION (5G) network users in the Philippines experienced the greatest uplift in terms of average download speeds versus 4G across 10 Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets, including Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and New Zealand, the UK mobile analytics company Opensignal Ltd. said in its latest analysis. “Impressively, the average 5G download speeds seen by our users were […]
More Filipinas tapping digital platforms for business needs, insurance products
MORE FILIPINAS are using digital transactions for their small businesses and insurance needs, according to officials from Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (InLife) and GCash. “About 70% of our prepaid, sachet, health plan buyers are women. They come from different backgrounds — some are housewives and professionals. Women generally buy for themselves and for their […]
Editorial: Supremo Andres Bonifacio revisited
Today, Nov. 30, is Andres Bonifacio’s birthday, a national holiday. Another national holiday is on Dec. 30—Rizal Day. This date is not Jose Rizal’s birthday, but the date of his execution at the hands of Spanish colonial authorities. Bonifacio’s death was also via execution on May 10, 1897, but not at the hands of a […]
DTI invites Filipinos to post Pinoy-made products, use #flexPHridays to reach wider audience
THE Department of Trade and Industry is calling on Filipinos to support local businesses by using hashtag #flexPHridays in their social media whenever they show off products that are Philippine-made. The DTI sees this campaign to promote Filipino products in the global market. This campaign was launched Friday, Nov. 26. #FlexPHridays is a social media […]