The Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) believes Gov. Benjamin Diokno that on the whole the country will improve the opening of its economy to foreign investors by relaxing certain economic provisions in the Constitution. Made by Gov. Diokno reacted after the final reading last week in Congress passed a resolution aimed at amending the…
MANILA-Filipino scientists are also studying the effectiveness of “pigeon peas” or kadyos as a medicine for various skin infections. Science Sec. Fortunato de la Pena the study started by Balik Scientist Dr. Doralyn Pure cadyos as a skin antibiotic. “Dr. Dalisay embarks on the novel study of the development of kadyos as skin antibiotic entitled…
The Inter-Agency Task Force has already allowed some foreign nationals to enter the country starting tomorrow, May 1, 2021. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said foreigners are only required to have a valid visa when entering the Philippines unless they qualify for the Balikbayan Program. The Inter-Agency Task Force has already allowed some foreign nationals to…
President Rodrigo Duterte will study whether to extend the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan. In his national address on Monday night, the president said they will first look into the whole situation by the end of the ECQ on April 4. Meanwhile the President also placed…
Samantha Bernardo, the Philippines’ representative in the ongoing Miss Grand International pageant, was a stunner as she took the stage on Saturday during the swimsuit competition. Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Miss…
Tanzanian President John Magufuli died of coronavirus disease at the age of 61. According to Tanzania Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan, their president died of heart complications at the Dar es Salaam hospital. Magufuli has not been seen in public for more than two weeks and news has spread from the opposition that he has…
VATICAN— Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines on March 14, 2021: “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son” (Jn 3:16). This is the heart of the Gospel; this is the…
Message from Pope Francis circulating on the internet is fake but meaningful There is a message circulating on the Internet from Pope Francis, a retelling of his message around the world. Compelling, inspiring – and fake news too. In fact it is an almost verbal translation of a Portuguese text entitled “Palco de vida” (Stages…
VATICAN— Here is the full text of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s message to Pope Francis at the end of Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines: Holy Father, The Filipino migrants in Rome want to express our gratitude to you for leading us in this Eucharistic celebration…