Given the sizable Filipino community in Dubai, it is not surprising that the country has a hub for anything Filipino. With Filipinos already making up 21.3% of Dubai's population as of this year, it’s no small feat that establishments devoted exclusively to Filipinos continue to flourish. Read more »
In keeping with the two countries' collaborative efforts to improve disaster response capabilities, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) began the "Doshin-Bayanihan 2024" exercises centered on humanitarian aid and disaster response (HADR) in Cebu. Read more »
An astounding seven-year metamorphosis was revealed in a before-and-after comparison of a Zambales mountain shared on Facebook by Raf Dionisio, a social and environmental entrepreneur and co-founder of MAD Travel. Read more »
The recent declaration of Lawak Island as a critical habitat marks a pivotal moment in the Philippines' assertion of sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Recognizing its ecological significance, the provincial government of Palawan, along with various agencies, has taken proactive steps to safeguard this vital territory. Read more »
With the issuance of Executive Order (EO) 57, which aims to strengthen marine security in the Philippines, Cong. Wilbert Lee has pushed for the passing of House Bill No. 9011, or the Fishing Shelters and Ports Act, which aims to protect the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and enhance the lives of local fishermen. Read more »
Almost every island in the Philippine archipelago has at least one tucked-away masterpiece waiting to be discovered. For Northern Samar, it's Biri Island. Read more »
