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As part of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual joined other ASEAN Member States in attending the 21st ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) Meeting on 10 November 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  The 21st AECC serves as the culmination of a series of high-level meetings under the ASEAN Economic Pillar for Cambodia’s …

There have been numerous reports and actual complaints recently about “scammers” selling National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) data forms to hapless senior citizens in Region 11, Caraga Administrative Region (CAR) and the NCSC is quick to act and investigate the anomaly. An enraged NCSC Chairman Atty. Franklin Quijano immediately ordered a thorough investigation by asking concerned authorities in the …

The German Embassy in the Philippines, together with its implementing partner  organizations, continue to support sustainable peace-building in Mindanao. This takes place  through several projects that employ an inclusive approach in various sectors.   “We are convinced that a successful and inclusive peace process will increase prosperity  and social cohesion not only in the Philippines, but also in this highly inter-connected …

The Philippines is among the world’s most disaster-prone countries. According to World Bank, the country—which is along what is called the Pacific “typhoon belt”—experiences an average of 19 to 20 typhoons per year. Given the threat of climate change, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water is implementing nature-based solutions including the protection, rehabilitation, and enhancement of watersheds to address the increasing …

(A tribute to Apo Whang-Od Oggay, a National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Elderly Filipino Week (2022) awardee for her outstanding contribution to national culture and the arts.) In the beautiful mountainous province of Kalinga, where breathtaking sky-high views and stunning natural landscapes meet – there lived a 104 year-old centenarian named Whang-Od Oggay, the oldest living “mambabatok” not only …

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graced the 19th edition of the China-ASEAN Expo  (CAEXPO) through a pre-recorded video message during its opening ceremony. With a strong  invitation to welcome new opportunities to the country, the president highlighted that the  Philippines is “very much open for business.”  CAEXPO is an annual international event held since 2004 with the aim of …

Senior citizens had a seriously fun-filled day on Tuesday, thanks to the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) and SM Cares, which jointly organized the unique event called “Simba, Zumba at Sigla” at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Activity Center in Pasay City. The much-anticipated affair, forms part as Day 4 festivity of the countrywide celebration of the Elderly …

The highly-anticipated “Quezon City Investors Summit: Future Ready” will promote Quezon City as an ideal destination for investors and businesses as they continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The summit will put the spotlight on Quezon City as top business destination for local and international investors. We hope to attract many investors who can help further …

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Philippines once again recognized TAMG’s SB PESO BOND FUND as the Best Managed Fund for the long-term Peso Bond Fund Category. This was announced during the CFA Society Philippines’ 2022 Best Managed Fund Awards. The focus of the awards was to review the performance and consistency of funds based on each financial institution’s submission …

By Mike G. Jamisola A thanksgiving mass and flag-raising ceremony attended by hundreds of senior citizens, officials of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and Quezon City government, kicked off the national opening of Filipino Elderly Week at the QC Hall grounds yesterday. Meanwhile, NCSC Chairman Atty. Franklin Quijano led the simultaneous nationwide celebration by attending a gathering of …