PRRD to sign EO on Nationwide Smoking Ban

An executive order drafted by the Department of Health (DOH) was expected to be signed by President Duterte last week, prompting for smoker to not smoke in public, and only in designated smoking areas.

Malaysian government holds “Beauty and the Beast” screening over ‘gay moment’

Beauty and the Beast is out worldwide today but it seems that Malaysian viewers might wait a bit longer, or maybe forever, as the Film Censorship Board in Malaysia has delayed the live-action remake showing of the hit Disney film, due to a “gay-moment”.

CP Group Thailand eyes $2 billion expansion project in the PH

Charoen Pokphad Group (CP Group), Thailand's largest agricultural company is planning on to introduce a $2 billion investment on its pork and chicken production in the Philippines, in the next five years according to Agriculture secretary Emmanuel Piñol.

Filipinos help clinch Guinness for Saudi’s Yanbu city

Filipino landscape artist John Torio of Sadeem Agricultural Company and project manager Rolly Alcantara helped Yanbu, Saudi Arabia reclaim the Guinness record for world's largest flower carpet.

Singaporean couple serves jail for starving Filipina worker

Filipina domestic worker Thelma Oyasan Gawidan is making headlines after a court charged her employers, Singaporean couple Lim Choon Hong and wife Chong Sui Foon, both 47, of jail time for starving the Filipina worker.

“Philippines needs to catch up with Thailand’s growing economy” – Mariano

"Thailand's infrastructures and its support for farmers are main points that the Philippines must follow in order to catch up with our fellow ASEAN neighbor's boost in its economy. "

“Spike for a Cause” at Sacred Heart Convent School

There are 2 divisions for this tournament, men and women's category. Form a team of 6 with maximum of 12 members per category, and register your team on or before March 27.

“Thais are also excited to meet the president.” – Ambassador Bernardo-Aragon

It's not only the overseas Filipino workers who are elated to see the president, but also the Thais, says Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Her Excellency Ms Mary Jo Bernardo-Aragon.

PM Chan-o-cha receives all praises from President Duterte

Speaking before thousands of Filipinos in Thailand, President Rody Duterte was all praises to the Prime Minister of Thailand, General Prayuth Chan-o-cha as the later celebrated his birthday last Tuesday, March 21.

Thousands members of FilCom welcome President Duterte

During the president's speech that roughly lasted around 1 hour and 30 minutes, he reiterated the government programs that benefit not only Filipinos in the country, but as well as the overseas Filipino workers.

FilCom gear up to meet the President

Various Filipino Community leaders and its members are all prepared and ready for the upcoming interaction with President Duterte on March 22, 2017 at the Royal Thai Navy Hall in Bangkok.

President Duterte safely lands in Bangkok

President Duterte, together with his entourage, safely landed last night at the Royal Thai Air Force Military Air Terminal 2, March 20, 10:47pm local time.

President Duterte visits Thailand to strengthen ties

Lt. General Werachon, deputy government spokesperson, said that both countries will discuss prevalent and timely issues on drugs, cooperation between intelligence agencies and solving insurgency problems with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) based in Mindanao among a few.

PHL Embassy updates Filipino performers for the President’s visit

The Embassy calls on the Filipino performers who submitted their names to come early. They must come as early as 1pm and proceed to Taweethapisek School for their security check.

Josh Roxas’ “Abstrakat” auctioned at the A4D Fund Raising event

Josh Roxas is a multi-awarded Filipino artist who has his works exhibited at various high-end hotels and exhibits throughout the Kingdom. He specializes in various media such as acrylic, oil and mixed media.

3 establishments burned down in Pattaya’s Walking Street

Three house shops were burned down in Pattaya’s Walking Street, Chonburi, last Wednesday, March 15, 7:30am, as a transformer exploded and flared up the establishments. No casualties were reported.