The Philippines can play a significant role in the global fight against plastic pollution by taking multiple measures, including banning single-use plastics. A global plastics treaty that bans single-use plastics received almost 90% support from Filipinos in a Greenpeace survey conducted across 19 countries last February.
People cool off at pools amid heatwave in Philippines
People cool off with ice blocks in a swimming pool at a resort in Bulacan Province, the Philippines, on May 5, 2024. People spend time at pools to cool off amid heatwave in the Philippines. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) People wait for ice blocks to be put into a swimming pool at a resort in Bulacan Province,
Adani Firm APSEZ Plans Port Development In Philippines
Adani Group firm APSEZ is eyeing the Philippines’ Bataan province to develop a port, a statement issued by the office of the president of the Philippines said.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 announces top 5 finalists in Swimsuit Challenge
The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 has announced the candidates who made it to the Top 5 of its Swimsuit Challenge. The queens who made it to the list were Dia Mate of Cavite, Patricia Bianca Tapia of Hawaii, Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo, Ahtisa Manalo of …
Philippines seeks ADB support on infrastructure, digitalization
The Philippines is seeking strengthened support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the country’s infrastructure push, both physical and digital, and in improving the capacities of small …
Cork woman dies while canyoneering in The Philippines
Tributes have been paid to a Cork woman who died while on holiday in The Philippines. Meg Haugh, 26, from Ballintemple in Cork City died after becoming unwell while taking part in the adventure pursuit of canyoneering on Thursday.
Charting a resilient future: A business imperative for the Philippines
Climate resilience is becoming an existential necessity in the Philippines due to the country’s vulnerability to climatic upheavals. • Top government and private officials are stressing the need for …
Philippines Back at Arabian Travel Market 2024
The Philippines returns to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 on 6 – 9 May 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Center. As the Middle East’s leading global travel event, ATM is a crucial platform for nations to spotlight their tourism offerings and foster invaluable partnerships within the global travel industry.
Miss Philippines Earth 2024 gets more exciting with new gold medal winner
Irha Alfeche from Matanao, Davao del Sur, earned her first medal from the 2024 Miss Philippines Earth pageant and topped the swimsuit competition held in Bukidnon on Saturday, May 4, a win that
Philippines, Cambodia finalize deal on double taxation
The governments of the Philippines and Cambodia have concluded the double taxation agreement (DTA) in a bid to improve trade and investment system mechanisms. In a statement, the Department of Finance …