ART GABOT MADLAING: Filing complaint without going home to Philippines
Do you need to file a complaint but can’t go home to the Philippines? This was the dilemma and problem of elderly spouses Ricardo and Pacita, ages 89 and 75 respectively, from South San Francisco, California. If you have the…
US, PHL STAGE BIGGEST WAR DRILLS IN 30 YEARS; Austin, Blinken reaffirm US will defend PHL in case of any attack
By ALFRED GABOT and CLAIRE MORALES TRUE Editor in Chief and Managing Editor CAMP AGUINALDO/WASHINGTON D.C. – After the China and Taiwan exercises, the United States Navy joined the Philippines Navy in opening their biggest war drills in more than…
Ombudsman files 2 new graft raps vs ex-QC mayor Herbert Bautista, ex-administrator
By Jennifer T. Santos QUEZON CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman has filed before the Sandiganbayan two more graft and corruption charges against former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista over projects worth more than ₱57 million. The Office of the…
IN MY HEART: FilAm Vanessa Hudgens discovers, enjoys ‘paradise’ in her mother’s homeland
At a time when the waters of the West Philippine Sea and the South China are getting warmer due to tensions between the United States and China and their Asia Pacific allies, it was cool that popular Hollywood actress Vanessa…
IMF ups Philippine growth outlook for 2023 to 6%, but down 5.8% in 2024
WASHINGTON/MAKATI CITY — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees the Philippines growing fastest in emerging and developing Asia this year. IMF, at the same time, upgraded its economic outlook for the country to 6% despite a projected slump in the global economy….
MELANDREW T. VELASCO: SMC’s energy security through BESS
For a country that is a net importer of energy, it is greatly affected by volatility in fuel prices. It has a long way to go in order to achieve energy security—energy affordability, accessibility, and reliability. Energy security is essential…
FilAm Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel to join Miss U PHL coronation at MOA on May 13
By Claire Morales True NEW YORK — Another popular Filipino American celebrity is visiting the Philippines. After award-winning actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens did a documentary film in Palawan and Manila, the first FilAm Miss Universe and Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel…
Pres Marcos, VP Duterte maintain high approval, trust ratings
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte received high approval and trust ratings in March, according to a Pulse Asia survey. Based on the “Ulat ng Bayan” survey conducted from March 15 to 19, Marcos got…
OFFLINE: An ambassador speaks an unspoken truth
Almost all ambassadors for all countries are forced to serve as public relations consultants of their respective homelands. They can never speak ill of their country, unless they abandon their posts and seek asylum in their host countries. This is…
87-year-old bear sprayed in Vancouver
By Gilda P. Balan, Correspondent VANCOUVER — Examples of Asian-hate attacks are becoming more and more cruel, with the latest one taking place north of the border. Vancouver media reported late last month that a frail and elderly man…
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