Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig City 27 January 2016 Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan offered a wreath in honor of some 44,000 Filipino soldiers who died during World War II. According to the Official Gazette (www.gov.ph), Japan occupied Manila on January 1942 and ended the resistance of Philippine and American forces continue reading : Wreath Laying at Libingan ng mga Bayani Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Rizal Park, Manila 27 January 2016 Following a welcome ceremony by President Benigno S. Aquino III, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan proceeded to Luneta for the traditional wreath laying ceremony at the monument of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Joining the Imperial couple was Manila City Mayor and former President Joseph Ejercito continue reading : Wreath Laying Ceremony
Meeting with Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) Members
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila 26 January 2016 Following the welcome ceremony by President Benigno S. Aquino III, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan met with a few members of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV). JOCV is one of the programs of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) that focuses on continue reading : Meeting with Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) Members
51st International Eucharistic Congress 2016
Message of Pope Francis during the Statio Orbis of the 51st IEC Cebu, Philippines 24-31 January 2016 A Eucharistic Congress is an international gathering of people aimed at promoting an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church. The Roman Ritual De Sacra Communione et de continue reading : 51st International Eucharistic Congress 2016
Meeting with Filipino-Japanese Descendants
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila 28 January 2016 In continuation of their commemoration of the Second World War, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko greeted Filipino-Japanese descendants who were born on or before World War II. The descendants were attending the 9th National Convention of the Filipino-Japanese Descendants at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. * continue reading : Meeting with Filipino-Japanese Descendants
Philippine Business’ Response to Climate Change and El Niño
Ayala Avenue, Makati City 23 October 2015 Seven of the largest business groups in the Philippines gathered together to show their solidarity and commitment towards the creation of a climate-resilient nation through the signing of the 2015 Manila Declaration. Among the groups that participated include the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Philippine Business for continue reading : Philippine Business’ Response to Climate Change and El Niño
Report Kay Boss Episode 29
25 September 2015
Filipino Excellence: Annette Pelkmans Balaoing
Economist and Professor Erasmus University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1 September 2015