The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Single-Use Plastic Bags Tax Act (House Bill 4102) Approved on third reading by the House of Representatives. What is its objective? The bill proposes imposing a Php 100 per kilo excise tax on single-use plastic bags to encourage the use of environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic bags. You may want to read: Plastic products that … Read more
Canada and the Philippines The Republic of the Philippines and Canada celebrate 73 years of formal diplomatic relations today, December 04, 2022! Canada and the Philippines established diplomatic relations in 1949. Common Ground Both the Philippines and Canada have a higher portion of national parliamentary seats held by women compared to the global average. In … Read more
The Philippines and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea celebrate 54 years of formal diplomatic relations! The two countries established diplomatic relations on November 28, 1968. Common Ground Equatorial Guinea and the Philippines are both former colonies of Spain. Equatorial Guinea is the last Spanish … Read more
BRP Nestor Acero (PG901) and BRP Lolinato To-ong (PG902) Philippine Navy formally commissions into service and subsequently deploys to its designated areas of operations two Fast Attack Interdiction Crafts, BRP Nestor Acero (PG901) and BRP Lolinato To-ong (PG902). The brand-new Acero-class Patrol Gunboats are the Shaldag Mark Five fast patrol crafts ordered from Israel Shipyards. … Read more
BRP Conrado Yap Latest News In a farewell message on thru radio, both BRP Conrado Yap and JS Harusame reaffirmed their commitment to promote cooperation and to build a strong strategic partnership in pursuit of common interests and maintaining freedom of navigation in the region. You may want to read: BRP Rafael Pargas