Tag: Philippines
Aboitiz Group donates weather technology assets to boost Philippines’ disaster resilience
The Aboitiz Group is turning over 217 Automated Weather Stations (AWS) sites and over 250 weather technology assets to various government and non-government groups to boost the country's disaster resilience program.
Netflix movie “The Old Guard” showcases Filipino martial arts Kali Arnis
The Filipino martial art of Kali is being showcased in Netflix's newest film titled "Old Guard" top-billed by Hollywood actress Charlize Theron (Mad Max, 2015; Snow White and the Huntsman, 2012).
World’s 1st airport PCR testing lab for COVID-19 starts operations in Mactan-Cebu, Philippines
The world's first airport with PCR testing and molecular laboratory for COVID-19 has started operations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in the Philippines.
Philippines’ first COVID response bonds launched by BPI
The Philippines' first COVID response bonds have been launched by the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).
Covid-19 frontline workers honored in new Philippine stamps
Covid-19 frontline workers are being honored in new Philippine stamps issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).
Overseas Filipinos get more remittance options with BPI, PERA HUB partnership
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with leading cash and payment-related transaction center PERA HUB to provide remitters abroad more options to send money to loved ones in the Philippines.
Palawan, Philippines voted 2020’s World’s Best Island
The Island of Palawan has once again been named as 2020's "Best Island in the World" by the prestigious Travel+Leisure magazine of New York.
Philippines’ COVID 19 Test Kit Version 2 receives FDA certification
The first Philippine-made test kit for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been upgraded to a 2nd version and has already passed confirmatory tests of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) laboratories.
UCLA offers intensive course on Pilipino experiences by Fall 2020
This coming Fall semester, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) will be offering its new Pilipino Studies Minor Program for undergraduates.
Philippines opens Asia’s first Green Lane for seafarers’ free movement across borders
The Philippines has opened the first “green lane” for seafarers in Asia to allow the free movement of seafarers and personnel across borders.
JUST IN: Palawan, Philippines in Most Popular Post-Lockdown Travel Destinations
World-famous Palawan in the Philippines has been named among the most popular travel destinations after the lifting of the global lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus disease.
Manila to issue tablets, laptops, WiFi for students and teachers
The City of Manila will issue tablets, laptops, and WiFi for public school teachers and students from Kinder to Grade 12 to aid in learning during the upcoming school year of 2020-2021.