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The Philippine Embassy in Beijing participated in the “First Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage,” which was held at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center in Beijing from 22 to 25 October 2023. The Philippine Embassy mounted an exhibit featuring the country’s cloth and mat weaving traditions and contemporary visual arts, with the goal of…
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More than 3.8 million clients nationwide have received various types of aid through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said on Tuesday (October 31). According to Asst. Sec. Lopez, who is also DSWD spokesperson, a total of 3,799,979 individuals…
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A work and travel platform ranked the Philippines as one of the top Global Remote Work Hubs along with other ideal destinations in Asia, South America and Europe. The World Economic Forum (WEF) posted on Instagram the 10 fastest-growing remote work hubs in the world, based on the Nomad list, a platform where 10,000+ members…
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The Embassy of the Philippines in Denmark, in collaboration with Nasdaq Copenhagen, co-organized the inaugural “Ring the Bell for Filipino Financial Literacy” on October 25. The gathering brought together esteemed speakers who shared their expertise and insights on finance and entrepreneurship. During the event, Ambassador Leo Herrera-Lim conveyed the significance of financial literacy and empowerment…
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will undertake an official visit to the Philippines on November 3 to 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Monday. “President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will officially welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the ceremonies at the Malacañan Palace on 03 November 2023,” the DFA said in…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. congratulated the newly elected and re-elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in the recently concluded elections on Monday as he reminded them to be honest at all times and to serve their constituents. In a video message early Tuesday, President Marcos emphasized that barangay and SK officials play an…
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The government will do all it can to address vote buying as Filipinos choose their leaders in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said in advising the public to safeguard their right to choose deserving candidates. Responding to reports of rampant vote buying, the President said he received some…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has been regularly monitoring the prices of basic commodities, and continues to ensure that the movement in market value chain will be quickly addressed. Based on the daily monitoring of prices conducted by the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service, prices of onion and garlic remain stable in Commonwealth, Guadalupe, Las…
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued two missing Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last 27 October 2023. They were fishing in the vicinity waters off Bulig Shoal / First Thomas Shoal when they went missing after their motorbanca ran out of fuel, causing them to be drifted away from their mother…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. cast his vote on Monday for the barangay elections at the Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School in Batac City, Ilocos Norte where he also urged the Filipinos to exercise their rights to suffrage. “Bumoto na kayo,” President Marcos told reporters shortly after casting his vote as he highlighted the importance…
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