Japan offers at least 100,000 job openings for Filipinos who are available and willing to work According to Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa, the jobs are in the fields of health care, outsourcing, tourism and information technology. He added that Japanese employers prefer Filipinos because of their hard work and dedication to work….
The Philippines recorded 4,456 new cases of COVID-19 in the last week of April based on the latest case bulletin of the Department of Health (DOH). From April 24 to 30, an average of 637 cases of COVID-19 were detected, which is 42% higher than what was recorded last week. Of the new positives for…
For the first time, Japan approved the use of the abortion pill. If you remember that abortion is legal in Japan as long as it is only 22 weeks, it also requires the consent of the partner and the surgical procedure is the only way. The health ministry informed healthcare officials that the drug from…
Some legislators do not agree with the phase out of jeeps on June 30 until there is enough subsidy and help from the government. This is said to be a clear killing of the livelihoods of the affected sectors. According to House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda, even the last month of this…
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that more than 150 Filipinos are requesting assistance from the government for their repatriation from Sudan amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and paramilitary groups. According to DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega, although only 300 Filipinos are registered living in Sudan, the Philippine Embassy has…
Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Andres Centino that it is still possible to follow the largest joint military exercise between the Philippines and America next year. This was announced by Centino following the official closing of the 38th Balikatan Exercises 2023 between the two countries that lasted for almost three weeks….
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport Authority has temporarily suspended flight and ground operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). This is due to the red lightning advisory issued by the concerned. Such an advisory was issued by the Manila Intl Airport Authority Ground Operations and Safety Division (AGOSD) for the safety of passengers. The…
The inter-agency task force of the FIBA Basketball World Cup met in Malacañang to ensure the country’s hosting readiness. Senior deputy executive secretary Hubert Guevara led the meeting with the Inter-agency task force led by the Philippine Sports Commission. Also attending the meeting were PSC chairman Richard Bachmann, commissioner Bong Coo, Fritz Gaston, Walter Torres,…
Typhoon Amang gained speed while remaining in the eastern part of the Philippines. Based on Bombo Weather Center data, it was last spotted at a distance of 270 km east of Virac, Catanduanes. This typhoon is moving westward at a speed of 30 kph. It has sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stands in solidarity. to the Filipino people in celebration of Easter Sunday today. In the Easter message of the President, it was mentioned how the resurrection of Christ affirms the Christian faith and means a new birth and way of life. The President emphasized that love and hope should be the…