When our US-based Fil-Am grandchildren — Diego, 7, Emilio, 3, and Juliana, 2 — were in Manila for a brief visit in October, we wanted them immersed in Philippine culture. Their parents Tanya and Edmund have always been inRead more
Subic-Blog“May we take this occasion as an opportunity to recognize Dr. Rizal's ultimate sacrifice for the sake of our country. Let us reflect on his patriotism as we strive to continue his work of building a more united, peacefulRead more
Subic-BlogPhilippine finance chief hails BIR's 'extraordinary' 2017 … MANILA, Philippines – It was an "extraordinary" 2017 for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), said the country's finance minister, after the bureau waged a successful war against … Let usRead more
Subic-BlogThe entire Party and all revolutionary forces must exert vigorous efforts to unite the Filipino people in a broad united front to resist and overthrow the fascist Duterte regime as they did the Marcos dictatorship and the Estrada regime,”Read more
Subic-BlogEarly in 2003, I wrote of striking parallels between the economies of the United States and of the Philippines. It was a time when both countries were led by second-generation presidents — that is, offspring of former presidents. BothRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines — Movies have always been reflective of the lives that we lead. Sure, we go to see films to escape, to be taken to galaxies far, far away, but mostly it's the films that show the humanRead more
Subic-Blog“Both Philippine and US Stocks finished higher on their last trading sessions as window dressing is now underway,” Regina Capital Development Corp.'s Luis Limlingan said in a text message to reporters. “The Philippines broke ground as it zoomed pastRead more
Subic-BlogUS Embassy in PH closed on Monday, January 1. INQUIRER.net / 02:10 PM December 28, 2017. AP FILE PHOTO. The Embassy of the United States in the Philippines and affiliated offices will be closed to the public on Monday,Read more
Subic-BlogERIE, Pennsylvania, United States — Freezing temperatures and below-zero wind chills socked much of the northern United States on Wednesday, even setting a record in a Minnesota city so cold it's called the Icebox of the Nation, and willRead more
Subic-BlogMost Asian currencies edged higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, with the Philippines leading the gains after posting a narrower budget deficit in November — the latest addition to a run of good economic news. The US dollarRead more
Subic-BlogThe senator is currently detained at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame over drug charges, which she said were trumped-up accusations for vocally criticizing the Duterte administration's brutal war on drugs. The two US senators wroteRead more
Subic-BlogDec 27 (Reuters) – Most Asian currencies edged higher against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, with the Philippines leading the gains after posting a narrower budget deficit in November – the latest addition to a run of good economicRead more
Subic-BlogEarlier, Caritas Manila issued an appeal for donations for the victims of the storms which hit large parts of the Philippines towards the end of December 2017. “We at Caritas Manila are ready to accept your donations which weRead more
Subic-BlogIN AN unsurprising move, the Philippines last week abstained from the United Nations General Assembly vote on the United States' contentious decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The status of Jerusalem is a very clear faultlineRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines — Despite huge challenges it faces, the Philippines carries a lot of potential and can improve its already robust economic performance, according to US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim. According to Kim, the Philippines has aRead more
Subic-BlogNEW YORK — After convicting two former South American soccer officials of bribery, a U.S. jury is set to return to court on Tuesday to decide the fate of a third official charged in the FIFA scandal. Jurors foundRead more
Subic-Blog… workers were busy responding to victims of flash floods elsewhere in Davao City, the largest town in the southern Philippines. The flooding was caused by torrential downpours from Tropical Storm Tembin (Vinta), which swept over surrounding Mindanao islandRead more
Subic-BlogThe U.S.-based market research company Research Now SSI, which said it employs 500 people in its local call center operation, confirmed Sunday that 37 employees "were lost" in the blaze, and that it is offering counseling to workers andRead more
Subic-Blog“Let us give them the opportunity to talk. After that, I'm sure, the President will give me the mandate to relay his message,” Roque told radio station dzMM. Roque said he has not seen the resignation letter of theRead more
Subic-BlogPeople attempt to rescue flood victims in Lanao Del Norte, Philippines, in this December 22, 2017 photo obtained from social media. Courtesy Aclimah Cabugatan Disumala via REUTERS Reuters. By Mi Nguyen and Manuel Mogato. HANOI/MANILA (Reuters) – Authorities inRead more
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