About the Philippines
Find out more about the cultures and major attractions in the Philippines as well as business and investment opportunities in this emerging economy. Information and articles can be found here about the history of the Philippines, special events, historical sites, places to visit and how to get around this wonderful country.
The Philippines consists of 7107 islands. Most of the islands are very small. Many of these small islands as well as the bigger islands have a lot to offer to tourists. There are many possibilities for typical “sun, sea and beach holidays” and for specific adventure holidays.
Pasay court sets Arroyo bail hearing on March 15
MANILA — The Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has set the hearing on the reiterative peti...
Palace declares March 7 a holiday in Basilan
MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III has declared March 7 a special non-working day in Basila...
Military denies plot to oust Aquino
MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday that it has not monitored any p...
Incentive cards for new grads proposed in House bill
MANILA — A lawmaker is pushing for the passage of a bill that seeks to provide incentive cards...
House members deny rift in Corona prosecution team
THE House prosecution panel denied Friday that the decision of its lead prosecutor to close the poss...
Education office steps up preparation for 2013 Palaro
THE Department of Education (DepEd) has started the preparations for this yearโs edition of the Pa...
Economic optimism looms on improved jobs data
THE country’s chief economist said that the improved performance of the labor market in 2011 b...
Corona’s taking the witness stand won’t help him: Aquino
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III said Friday that the prosecution team could not force Supreme Court Chi...
Comelec forms special bids committee for 2013 poll automation
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has created the new set of officials of the Spe...
Capitol Conducts Dental Immunization for Employeesโ Dependents
Children of provincial capitol employees benefited from dental immunization conducted by the Provinc...