California, Shanghai leadership collaborate to advance Green Shipping Corridor
Transportation and environmental policy leaders and scholars from California state agencies, the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Shanghai gathered to discuss their efforts to decarbonize the maritime industry via development of a Green Shipping Corridor between California and Shanghai.
The Outsider: Dizon, the ‘disruptor,’ is on a roll at DOTr
Barely a week into office, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has emerged as a “disruptor,” a game changer comparable to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, now serving as U.S. President Donald Trump’s chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Health & Wealth: Filipina chef, restaurant showcase Filipino cuisine, culture in Arkansas
Filipina Chef Welhilma “Whilma” Salvilla Frogoso (and her restaurant) was unexpectedly discovered by us during our visit to Searcy, Arkansas to attend the 21st birthday celebration of our grandson John Micheal Madlaing Gamble and the 101st Inspire Harding Lectureship at…
Rotary Int’l scraps 2028 Manila convention due to local intimidation, misconduct
By Beting Laygo Dolor, Editor MANILA — What could have been a feather in Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s cap just turned into a black eye for the president as well as the Republic of the Philippines. The 1.4-million strong Rotary International (RI) slammed…
Manny Ilagan, media group leader, ex-tourism official, passes away in Los Angeles
By Bro. Dan E. Niño Emmanuel “Manny” Ilagan has navigated an exceptional and well-rounded journey. With divergent interests: he was a community leader, a travel writer, a former choir member, a sportsman and with myriad hobbies and interests in…
Bohol governor, 68 others suspended for Chocolate Hills mess
QUEZON CITY/TAGBILARAN CITY –The office of the Ombudsman has placed Bohol Gov. Erico Aumentado and 68 other officials under preventive suspension for six months in connection with the investigation into structures at the Chocolate Hills, a protected area and geological…
The Glory of Italy and Greece’s Ancient History
By Dan E. Niño Travelling to other countries like Italy and Greece is culturally and intellectually very enriching and stimulating. It rekindled my interest and passion in history especially ancient history and antiquities of both countries. The first time…
PAL to launch nonstop flights to Seattle in October
MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced it will launch non-stop flights from Manila to Seattle, Washington in the United States starting October 2. PAL president Stanley Ng said the airline chose to launch Seattle for the long-haul flight in…
More US carriers likely to fly to Manila as United starts Manila-SanFo-Manila flights
MANILA – More carriers from the United States are keen to fly to the Philippines, according to US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson. Carlson made the announcement after welcoming United Airlines’ first non-stop flight from San Francisco, California to Manila. United Airlines used to…
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