Japan Issues Relaxation of Visa Requirements for Filipinos

The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines issued the relaxation of Visa Requirements not only for Filipinos but also for other nationalities in Southeast Asia particularly Indonesia and Vietnam. According to the Japanese Embassy, the relaxation of visa requirements is an initial step in the exemption of visa requirements. The announcement made by the Japanese government … Read more

Sen. Bong Revilla Ready To Face Trial and Go To Jail

Philippine Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., is now expecting the issuance of the arrest warrant after the Sandiganbayan orders his arrest for the plunder charges against him in connection to the pork barrel scam. The Sandiganbayan already issued the hold departure order against him noting that he will face the case and will not ran … Read more

Flashfloods Hits Five Towns of Maguindanao (June 16, 2014)

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed on Monday, June 6, 2014 that a total of five towns in Maguindanao was hit by flashfloods due to heavy rains. The flashfloods in Maguindanao damaged crops in the towns it affected. According to the latest report by the NDRRMC the floods inundated teh municipalities … Read more

Lorenzo Cinco: “What Makes You Beautiful” The Voice Kids Audition Video (June 14)

Lorenzo Cinco performed the song popularized by One Direction titled “What Makes You Beautiful,” during the blind audition of The Voice Kids Philippines on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Watch the performance video of Lorenzo Cinco: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT6_-v8WdQ The 13-year-old aspiring singer from Cagayan de Oro City impressed the judges particularly coach Lea Salonga who was the … Read more

“It’s More Fun in the Philippines” Newest Campaign Video Released by DOT

The Department of Tourism of the Philippines released the newest campaign ad video to promote the country to the world through “It’s More Fun In the Philippines,” video campaign. Watch the New “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” Campaign Video: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeuU5mE74jk On the latest released video by the Department of Tourism, the country’s capital city … Read more

Enzo Pastor Died in a Shooting Incident in Quezon City

One of the most popular Filipino race car driver, Enzo Pastor, dies in a shooting incident in Quezon City on Thursday night, June 12, 2014. The 32-year-old Pinoy racer was shot by a motorcycle-riding in tandem while travelling from Batangas to Clark International Speedway. According to reports posted by major TV networks, GMA and ABS-CBN … Read more

Pres. Aquino’s Speech on Independence Day 2014 (Transcript & Video)

The honorable President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III visited the Bicol Region particularly in Naga City to commemorate the 116th Independence Day celebration. The President delivered his Independence Day 2014 speech at Naga City, the transcript and video of the President’s speech are embedded below. Watch President Aquino’s Independence … Read more

Philippine Independence Day 2014: PH Flags Flies in Nine Occupied Territories in Spratlys

In today’s Philippine Independence Day celebration, all of the nine Philippine-occupied territories in the Spratly Islands in the West Philippine Sea raises the Philippine national flag simultaneously with the other military camps on the mainland in celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day. The nine flags in various territories of the Philippines in the West … Read more