Metro Manila skyline INQUIRER FILE PHOTO KOTA KINABALU — A Malaysian had a narrow escape after he managed to evade his captors following his alleged abduction while looking for a job in the Philippines. The man, identified as Victor Mak, had been looking for work in Manila when he was forced into a van outside […]Read More
For over 100 years, handmade lanterns have been synonymous with the Filipino Christmas. And in the Christmas capital of the Philippines, San Fernando, Pampanga, lantern craftsmen continue to bring light and hope to this special season. The industry behind Christmas lanterns, known locally as parul, started in 1908 when salt vendor Francisco Estanislao, the first […]Read More
‘This decision is made even more significant after the Philippine government through its Solicitor General sought to bar her from traveling to Norway to attend the ceremonies,’ says the #CourageON: No Lockdown on Rights coalition MANILA, Philippines – #CourageON: No Lockdown on Rights, a multi-sectoral human rights coalition with over 75 member organizations, hailed the […]Read More
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MANILA (PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – In a rare show of resolve and independence at the Nov 22 Asean-China Special Summit, President Duterte slammed the latest Chinese bullying incident at the West Philippine Sea (WPS), which saw three Chinese coast guard vessels blocking and blasting with water cannons Philippine ships on a supply run […]Read More
After a yearlong hiatus, the much-awaited Calgary International Fashion Week returned, breaking through the Covid-19 blues with pops of colors. The show, now on its fifth year, was mounted by Filipino Canadians Alvin Masangkay Francia and Limuel Hayag Vilela. Francia says the show’s theme ‘Behind the Colors’ highlights inclusion and diversity. “This is not just […]Read More
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Nowadays, online shopping has become akin to a national pastime. Consumers eagerly anticipate monthly sale drops and back-to-back deals. While shopping online makes purchasing more accessible, it inevitably comes with its own set of challenges. Instances of substandard quality and sluggish customer service have become all too common. But this […]Read More
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte raises the hand of Philippine Senator Christopher “Bong” Go after filing his certificate of candidacy for president for the 2022 national election, at the Commission on Elections, in Manila, Philippines, November 13, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register MANILA, Nov 30 (Reuters) – […]Read More
Projected salary increases in the Philippines for next year will be lower than the regional average in Asia Pacific, according to a recent poll conducted by asset management firm Mercer. Mercer’s latest Total Remuneration Survey (TRS) found that the median pay increase in the country is expected at 5% next year, with increases across all […]Read More
MANILA — Filipino scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea also experience intimidation from China, a maritime scientist said Sunday after a recent incident at the Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) revived tensions between Manila and Beijing over their maritime disputes. Chinese vessels have chased Filipino researchers from the University of the Philippines Marine […]Read More