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Philippines becomes first Asian country to ratify ILO convention
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has been the first Asian country to ratify a convention to end workplace violence and harassment, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Friday. The ILO said that the Philippines deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) with ILO Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake on Tuesday. By depositing the i.....»»
Bula from Fiji!
After spending a couple of days of pure bliss with my cousin Maya and her family in Sydney, my son Paolo — who is a vagabond for travel & adventure — convinced his sister Gabbie and I to go on a quick island getaway to what he called an “off-the-beaten-path” destination......»»
Going ‘solo’ in Sydney
The latter half of our Sydney trip was nothing short of sensational. At this point, my daughter Gabbie and son Paolo were off on their own adventurous agendas while I was looking forward to quality catch-up time with my cousin Maya......»»
Ramos books Paris journey
Zamboanga bet Rosegie Ramos has been doing her best to emulate what Tokyo Olympics gold medalist and cousin Hidilyn Diaz has accomplished......»»
SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOWS: An all-women contest in 2028?
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – Despite being perceived as the Marcos administration’s likely bet in the 2028 presidential elections, this column thinks House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the President’s first cousin, would be ditched at the last minute. Aside from lacking in charisma, he has driven a long nail into his political coffin with […].....»»
Next generation of Ayala leaders step into the spotlight at media party
Mariana and Jaime Alfonso Zobel, together with their cousin Jaime Urquijo, meet some members of the Philippine press in the inaugural media night by the Ayala Group.....»»
Wedding in Dalaguete gets unexpected twist
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newlywed couple Rolando Hortado and Analiza Ambayec of Bulak, Dalaguete, along with the invitees, laughed and enjoyed the ride as they crossed a river heading to the reception. In an interview with CDN Digital, Joy Ambayec, first-degree cousin of the bride and the wedding photographer who uploaded the pictures on Facebook,.....»»
Political Cha-cha
It’s out in the open, what political opponents think of the latest push for Charter change: Speaker Martin Romualdez, they believe, wants to become prime minister once his cousin Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down as president (or even during BBM’s term) under a parliamentary system similar to the Singapore model......»»
‘Baste’s bashing of Marcos baseless, disrespectful’
Deputy Speaker David Suarez and other leaders of the House of Representatives yesterday lashed back at Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, saying his call for the resignation of President Marcos is uncalled for, baseless and, worse, disrespectful......»»
Summer tip para sa kababaihan: Wag nang mag-panty kapag nasa bahay lang
KUNG nasa bahay lang naman, pwede nang hindi na magsuot ng panty ngayong summer para mas presko at laging fresh ang pakiramdam. Iyan ang isa sa mga payo ni dating Department of Health (DOH) Secretary at ngayo’y Iloilo 1st District Rep. at House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin sa kababaihan. Talaga naman kasing napakatindi ng.....»»
DMK criticises Election Commission for being biassed in allocating symbols to political parties
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 28 (ANI): The Deputy Secretary of the Student Wing of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Ka Amutharasan, has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of having a biassed attitude towards opposition parties by allocating election symbols as per their wishes. "ECI has allocated the symbols for the Tamil Manila Congress and Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhgam that those parties wished for. Th.....»»
Philippines, Japan, US foreign officials prepare for tri-summit
As the Philippines prepares for a trilateral summit with Japan and the US on April 11, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro met on Thursday in Tokyo with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Okano Masataka and US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell to discuss regional security issues and economic cooperation......»»
EDITORIAL - Cabinet changes
Validating rumors that have been circulating since late last year, former Batangas congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto confirmed yesterday that President Marcos is replacing Benjamin Diokno with her husband, House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto as secretary of finance......»»
Pope Francis appoints Filipino priest as bishop in California
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino priest in the United States of America was appointed by Pope Francis as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Sacramento, California on Saturday. In the announcement of the Holy See, Father Reynaldo Bersabal, the parish priest of Saint Francis of Assisi in Sacramento, will accompany Bishop Jaime Soto and.....»»
Supreme Court appoints first female spokesperson
The Supreme Court appointed its first female spokesperson and new chief of public information on Tuesday......»»
Marcos appoints five new CHED officials
De Vera said the new appointees have "impressive academic credentials and expertise that will help CHED implement its mandates and priorities under the Marcos administration.".....»»
Marcos appoints lawyer as LWUA chief
President Marcos has appointed Jose Moises Salonga as the new Local Water Utilities Administration chief, Malacañang said yesterday......»»
Pope Francis appoints new archbishop in Bicol
Alarcon, who was the former Bishop of the Diocese of Daet, has been transferred to the archdiocese which holds jurisdiction in the third, fourth and fifth congressional districts of Camarines Sur, Naga City, Iriga City and the Municipality of Gainza......»»
WHO appoints new Western Pacific regional director
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) executive board on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Saia Ma'u Piukala as the next WHO regional director for the Western Pacific region. The WHO regional office in Manila said Piukala's plan for his first 100 days in office includes visiting many of the 37 countries and areas in the region, engaging with governments and other stakeholders, listen.....»»
Marcos appoints businessman Eduardo Aliño as new SBMA head
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially appointed and sworn in businessman Eduardo Aliño as the new administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, according to an announcement from the Presidential Communications Office on Friday......»»