Surprises from different groups greeted super centenarian Francisca Susano, of Kabankalan City, during her 124th birthday on Saturday, September 11. Susano, also known as Lola Isca, is believed to be the oldest living person in the country and even in the world. Commissioner Franklin Quijano, of the National Commission of Senior Citizens, presented the […]Read More
Scrappy filmmaking can sometimes deliver superb storytelling, as is proven by Erik Matti’s initially wobbly but increasingly gripping, increasingly thoughtful, increasingly increasing three-and-a-half-hour “On the Job: The Missing 8,” the prolific Filipino director’s Venice-competing sequel to the 2013 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title “On the Job.” While the film unfolds more like the TV show it’s […]Read More
Kota Kinabalu: About 400 Filipino detainees at the Menggatal Immigration Detention Depot staged a protest following frustration over the delay in their deportation process, Friday. ADVERTISEMENT However, the 6.30pm incident was brought under control after 110 personnel from the Sabah Immigration Department and police were deployed to the scene. Dear Daily Express reader, Ever since […]Read More
Manila-based artist Pato presents his ‘Super Prends’ collection Country leaders, in many ways, are like superheroes—or ideally, at least. They protect and lead people, they have powers embedded in their jobs, and many believe in them. Assuming a role in the nation’s government, however, comes with great challenges. They may not be fighting a fierce […]Read More
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his annual address, rehashing his war on drugs campaign and focusing on non-pandemic topics even as the pandemic deepens in the country. Critics fear he may not give up power when his term wraps next year. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: […]Read More
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on Monday lauded the Filipino Paralympians after the recently concluded 2020 Tokyo Games. In a statement, PSC chairman William Ramirez said the para-athletes are heroes for representing the country in Japan. “We take pride in these rare Filipino Paralympians. They inspire the country with their achievement. They are our new […]Read More
MANILA – Play-to-earn online game Axie Infinity is not yet required to register with Philippine securities and monetary regulators, but it will be monitored. The Securities and Exchange Commission and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Monday that Axie Infinity isn’t required to register with them right now, but they are closely monitoring the game […]Read More
Expanded Collaboration to Offer Outbound and Inbound Money Transfer Services through Cebuana Lhuillier Mobile App MANILA, Philippines, September 06, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and Cebuana Lhuillier, the largest and long-tenured micro-financial service provider in the Philippines, today announced the launch of digital money transfers to enable […]Read More
CALGARY — A downtown Calgary park was awash in a fiesta of fun, aimed at celebrating a vibrant portion of the city’s community. Fiesta Filipino began at Olympic Plaza on Saturday and organizers said the event was pulled off in just a short period of time. It’s all because COVID-19 restrictions made it difficult for […]Read More