House bill seeks to offer protections for climate migrants
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives filed a bill that could establish the Philippines as a haven for people displaced by the climate crisis.
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Press Release - Chiz welcomes Red Cross officials in Senate courtesy call
Top international and local Red Cross leaders paid a courtesy call on newly elected Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero at the Senate Ceremonial Hall last Tuesday.
Press Release - Bong Go honored with "Champion of Life Hero of the Year" award in Japan as he continues to fight for healthcare access, OFWs protection, and welfare of film industry
For pledging his life in service and bringing true and lasting meaning to his "Malasakit" advocacies, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go was honored with the Jinseo Arigato "Champion of Life Hero of the Year" award in Nagoya, Japan on Sunday, May 26.
Interactive, new season of Le Petit Chef shares secrets to ‘becoming the world's greatest chef’
MANILA, Philippines — Since launching in the Philippines in 2022, Le Petit Chef at the Grand Hyatt Manila has become a novel dining experience among Filipino foodies.
IMF lifts China's 2024 growth forecast to 5%
BEIJING, China — The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday raised its 2024 growth forecast for China to 5%, citing recent policy moves by Beijing to boost its struggling economy.
Marcos urged to reinstate ambulance chasing in Magna Carta for seafarers
MANILA, Philippines — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to again include Section 59 on ambulance chasing in the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers Law.
Obstacle racers girding up for world meet
MANILA, Philippines — Two major international tournaments are in the offing for the Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) including the OCR World Championships in Costa Rica this August.
DMW: Philippines included in IMO Whitelist
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) sees the continued hiring of Filipino seafarers with the inclusion of the Philippines in the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Whitelist.