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Of Pandesal & Pinoy Politics
Even bread has the flavor of politics in the Philippines. Celebrate World Pandesal Day at 9 a.m. on Oct. 16 (Thursday) at the 86-year-old Kamuning Bakery Café, located on Judge Jimenez Street corner K-1st Street, Barangay Kamuning, Quezon City
The event will give away...
New study exposes LGU gaps in the Universal Health Care Law
A new study warns that bureaucratic bottlenecks, weak fiscal autonomy, and misaligned priorities are preventing health budgets from translating into better services for communities.
This, despite the fact that local governments are allocating more funds for health under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.
The...
Swedish Diplomacy, according to Ambassador Anna Ferry
(In an exclusive interview with the Philippines Graphic, Swedish Ambassador Anna Ferry shared her insights, experiences, and lessons for a mutually-beneficial partnership with the Philippines.)
Just like winning the lottery. That is how Ambassador Anna Ferry described her reaction upon being offered her current...
“For workers, the 4th SONA of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is a big letdown”—FFW
“Thumbs down,” said Arta Maines, president of a semiconductor union in Laguna.
Maines attended the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) State of the Nation (SONA) watch party in Manila.
“Nakakalungkot, nakakapanghina. Walang pakialam sa manggagawa, eh ,” said Maines.
“The President missed it. He admitted that...
Luxent Hotel welcomes NJLA 2025
With its sleek, contemporary glass façade, the classic and elegant Luxent Hotel along Timog Avenue in Quezon City is this year’s venue for the much-awaited Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA).
In a memorandum of agreement signed between the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 and Luxent Hotel, the...
Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) Statement on U.S. Tariff Measures and Safeguarding Philippine Economic Interests
Concern Over Unilateral Tariff Measures
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expresses grave concern regarding the United States' imposition of additional punitive tariffs on Philippine exports. Such unilateral measures violate fundamental World Trade Organization (WTO) principles of non-discrimination...
