WASHINGTON, D.C.—The crippling labor unrest that sent foreign investors packing many years ago is now a thing of the past, Manila’s pointman in the United States said as he urged American companies to invest in the Philippines and take advantage of the unprecedented peace in the country’s labor front. “Now is the best time for […]
MANILA, April 24 (Mabuhay) — The government has set aside around P7 million for the attendance of President Benigno Aquino III to the 22nd high-level meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Brunei Darussalam from April 24 to 25. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on Wednesday said the President will leave […]
MANILA, Apr 24 (Mabuhay) – Passenger volume at the Clark International Airport surged 62 percent in the first quarter of the year, or 408,895 compared to 252,163 in the same period last year, according to the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC). On a by-month basis, CIAC said passengers who used the international gateway in Pampanga surged […]
by : Myrna Aquitania Premiere showing today, Saturday April 26, 2013, the film “Graceland” opens in 22 theatres across the USA. Written and directed by American-born 34 year-old Ron Morales, this film has garnered multi-awards such as: Second Place Audience Award winner for Narrative at the Tribeca (NY) Film Festival, 2012; Best Narrative Feature Award at the […]
MANILA, Apr 19 (Mabuhay) – Five cities and municipalities across the Philippines were named “child-friendly” by the government, recognizing efforts to protect, promote, and preserve the rights of children. The five cities and municipalities awarded are: Tubigon, Bohol for the 1st-3rd class municipalities category; Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya for the 4th–6th class municipalities category; Tagaytay City for […]
MANILA, Apr 22 (Mabuhay) -– Did President Benigno Aquino III go on a date with beauty queen-turned-actress Bianca Manalo? Manalo played down the rumors, as she stressed that the country’s bachelor President is not pursuing her. However, the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2009 winner did not deny that she indeed had dinner with Aquino. “Na-meet ko po […]
MANILA, Apr 22 (Mabuhay) – With just 20 days before the midterm elections, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes says there is no more time for political parties and interested groups to do a review of the precinct count optical scan machine (PCOS) source code. Brillantes says even if the code is released now, […]
Celebrity attendees included Holly Robinson Peete PASADENA, CA—40,000 community autism supporters united for a single cause at the 11th annual Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on Saturday, April 20, 2013. The event raised more than $1.8M for autism. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism […]
The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) honored and awarded on April 12 Filipino soldier Major Ricado M. Lucero Jr., and 31 other UN military observers with UN Mission Service Medals at the UNMOGIP headquarters in Islamabad. Speaking during the Medal Parade Ceremony, Major General Young Bum Choi, UNMOGIP’s Chief Military […]
The Aquino administration welcomed reports that the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) broke the 7,000 mark on Monday for the first time in history, a Palace official said. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued the statement after the PSEi closed on Monday at 7,120.48 points. “This marks the 88th record high in 34 months of the […]