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PH marks its commitment to end neglected tropical diseases by 2030
March 03, 2017

PH marks its commitment to end neglected tropical diseases by 2030

The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads the 5th Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Forum in Cebu City with the theme: “Evidence Based Technologies to Accelerate the Gains of NTD Elimination, A New Hope”.
Agriculture department taps Air Force for ‘food skyway’
March 03, 2017

Agriculture department taps Air Force for ‘food skyway’

Air Force planes will deliver fish and produce to remote Philippine islands as the agriculture department builds a "food skyway," an official said Thursday.
Atom Araullo’s documentary enters New York Festivals for International TV programs and films
May 18, 2022

Atom Araullo’s documentary enters New York Festivals for International TV programs and films

Journalist and TV personality Atom Araullo and his documentary “Warmer” is included in New York’s International TV, film fest that will be held on April 25, 2017.   Araullo’s documentary titled “Warmer” revolves around the grave climate condition experienced in two different parts of the world. It is a finalist in the climate change and sustainability category in the New York Festivals Awards for International TV programs and Films. Other ABS-CBN programs and productions that enters the final list of their categories are: Lando’s Wrath” (best coverage of a continuing news story), Typhoon Lando (best newscast), Mukha: Serbisyo (current affairs). New York Festival’s World’s Best TV & Films competition honors […]
Foreign translators to attend ‘2017 Salínan International Conference’ in PH
May 17, 2022

Foreign translators to attend ‘2017 Salínan International Conference’ in PH

The Philippines is set to host a global conference on translation and translation studies called “2017 Salínan International Conference” on September 28-30, 2017 at the Leong Hall Auditorim in Ateneo de Manila Univeristy, Quezon City.
A first for the beverage industry: PHILRESCA
March 03, 2017

A first for the beverage industry: PHILRESCA

The country’s first-ever expo for the burgeoning beverage industry opened its doors yesterday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, and its first edition focused on the one thing everyone has had a recent love affair with: coffee.
‘Before I Fall’ opens March 8 in PH cinemas
March 03, 2017

‘Before I Fall’ opens March 8 in PH cinemas

The film, based on the popular Young Adult novel "Before I Fall," opens March 8 in Philippine cinemas.
Globe Telecom Tops Asiamoney’s Best Managed Companies Poll
March 02, 2017

Globe Telecom Tops Asiamoney’s Best Managed Companies Poll

Globe Telecom gained another recognition for coming out on top of Asiamoney’s Best Managed Companies poll for large-cap companies in the Philippines.
Converse x Inquirer Face-Off OOTD 2017
March 03, 2017

Converse x Inquirer Face-Off OOTD 2017

Converse and Inquirer had teamed up for “Face-Off OOTD 2017” that was held last March 2, Thursday, at the 4th Floor, East Wing of Shangri-La Mall.
Should social networking sites require proof of ID?
May 17, 2022

Should social networking sites require proof of ID?

Should Facebook and other social media sites start asking you for your government ID upon signing up?
Celebrating ‘Australia In Davao’
March 03, 2017

Celebrating ‘Australia In Davao’

The Australian Embassy collaborated with partners in Davao to offer a series of events to celebrate the longstanding partnership with Mindanao, and with the city of Davao.
Filipina included in 43 most powerful female engineers in US
February 28, 2017

Filipina included in 43 most powerful female engineers in US

Filipina Engineer, Anne Aaron ranked 32 among 43 most powerful female engineers of 2017 by Business Insider. Image grabbed from Business Insider Aaron is also the director of  Video Algorithms at Netflix, and was noted for leading the team of software engineers and research scientist that enables Netflix’s 86 million subscribers to watch streaming with the best quality. Before her work at Netflix, Aaron also worked at tech powerhouse Cisco Systems as a Senior Software Engineer for Video Codecs. In an article published by Business Insider, Aaron has a PhD in electrical engineering and distributed video coding and has been with Netflix since 2011, working her way up from senior […]
Manila debuts in 2017 Forbes Travel Guide as ‘next luxury destination’
May 17, 2022

Manila debuts in 2017 Forbes Travel Guide as ‘next luxury destination’

For the very first time, Manila is on Forbes list of global luxury travel destinations.
Malacañang declares Jan. 25 SAF 44 memorial day
May 17, 2022

Malacañang declares Jan. 25 SAF 44 memorial day

January 25 is officially the Day of National Remembrance for the heroic sacrifice of the 44 uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (SAF) as PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte declared.
PH MARKS ITS COMMITMENT TO END NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES BY 2030
March 02, 2017

PH MARKS ITS COMMITMENT TO END NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES BY 2030

The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads the 5th Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Forum in Cebu City with the theme: “Evidence Based Technologies to Accelerate the Gains of NTD Elimination, A New Hope”.
Following incredible showing at Qualifier B, Neymar Jr’s Five prepares for finals
March 01, 2017

Following incredible showing at Qualifier B, Neymar Jr’s Five prepares for finals

Last Saturday, February 25, Neymar Jr’s Five returned to Sparta Philippines for another round of exciting matches. Over a dozen teams squared off with just four making it to next week’s finals: Manila Tala, Strafford FC, Baggie FC, and Naxional.
Anlene goes “Sakto”
March 01, 2017

Anlene goes “Sakto”

Anlene Sakto is a practical 30gm single-serve pack loaded with Anlene's unique combination of essential bone strengthening nutrients, BoneActiv.
44 Filipinos recognized as ASEAN Engineers
March 01, 2017

44 Filipinos recognized as ASEAN Engineers

A total of 44 Filipino engineers in Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia's eastern region have been recognized as ASEAN Engineers by the Philippine Technological Council – Middle East and North Africa Affairs (PTC-MENA) in special conferment ceremonies in Manama, Bahrain.
Palawan farmers, fishers get P69.5-M worth of farm inputs, implements and fisheries livelihood support
March 01, 2017

Palawan farmers, fishers get P69.5-M worth of farm inputs, implements and fisheries livelihood support

Piloting in the island province of Palawan, the Department of Agriculture, for the very first time, distributed 38-footer fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) boats to local fishers in line with the government’s target to produce accessible and affordable food.
Movies coming out in March
February 28, 2017

Movies coming out in March

Movie-lovers, here’s your monthly guide to everything that’s showing on March in various cinemas nationwide!
Lazada Philippines sends top five sellers to Alibaba’s Campus for learning opportunities
February 28, 2017

Lazada Philippines sends top five sellers to Alibaba’s Campus for learning opportunities

Lazada Philippines sent five of its top performing sellers to Alibaba’s campus in Hangzhou, China, last February 23 – 25, 2017. They joined a delegation of 34 other sellers coming from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.