American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez announced on Monday that she will return to Philippines in three weeks to welcome the New Year, after staying in the country for more than a week. Jessica Sanchez said in a press conference, “I’m just very excited to be here for New Year. I’m planning on having fun. It’s going … Read more
The Philippines was declared as the winner of the recently concluded Bright Spots Award at the Open Government (OGP) Summit in London. The Philippines winning entry, Citizen Participatory Audit (CPA) was declared as the Bright Spot. The Philippine delegation was headed by COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza, Director Aida Ayaso Talavera and Vivien Suerte-Cortez, the delegates … Read more
The Philippines Azkals maintained its standing at 144th place in the latest edition of the FIFA world Rankings released on July 4, 2013. Last June 2013, the Philippines ranked 144th and third in Southeast Asia. Although the Philippines remained at 144th place worldwide, they country moved higher in Southeast Asia after the June 2013 second … Read more
The Japanese emb(–foul word(s) removed–)y in the Philippines clarified the issue with regards to the issuance of Japanese Visas to the Filipinos. Contrary to previous news surfaced around the internet that Japan allows multiple visa entry, Filipinos still need to get a visa to visit the country. Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement … Read more
One of the Philippines leading business tycoon Lucio Tan, has reportedly sold his remaining shares in the country’s flagship air carrier, Philipppine Air Lines which leaves conglomerate San Miguel Corp. full control. According to a news report from Philippine Daily Inquirer, San Miguel bought Lucio Tan’s 51% stake of the Philippine airlines, with the deal … Read more
Kuala Lumpur: The seven qualifiers who will joins hosts Maldives in the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup have been confirmed, with Laos and Turkmenistan receiving a ticket to next year’s finals as the two best runners-up alongside with group winners Afghanistan, Myanmar, Philippines, Kyrgyzstan and Palestine. The finalist of the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup to be … Read more
The Philippines’ investment grade status increased for the first time on Wednesday, Marcn 27, 2013, as Fitch Ratings gave the country a “BBB-” with a stable outlook. The status opens up the country to move investments that can lead to additional jobs and funds for infrastructure, and help create sustainable economic growth. According to Fitch … Read more
The Philippines tourism campaign got a positive response after two Chinese papers have named the country as the most popular destination in Asia. The Guanzhou Information Times and the Guangzhou International Tourism Fair (GITF) selected the Philippines during a separate ceremonies held in the capital of Guangdon in Shouthern China. The Vice President of Guangzhou … Read more
The Philippine National Football Team, Philippine Azkals will be playing for a rare slot in the upcoming Asian Cup to be held in Australia. Before the Philippines can moved on to the next round they will first need to participate in AFC Challenge Cup. The AFC Challenge Cup 2014 Elimination Round got the Philippines bracketed … Read more
The Philippine National Football Team maintained it’s 147th FIFA Worldwide ranking in the latest release of Coca-Cola FIFA World Men’s Football Ranking. The country’s ranking in Southeast Asia of the AFF was maintained also at third place behind SEA leader, Vietnam and Thailand. Although the Philippines failed to make it to the finals of the … Read more