Kathleen Louis Eligato, first young Filipino to win Israeli singing contest. The Philippine Embassy in Israel hosted a media event to welcome and congratulate her.
The second cycle of the program Asia In My Pocket, a training program on how to do business in Asian countries, featured the economic dragon of the region, China.
Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand, visits Philippines on Thursday to meet with the President. The Prime Minister came to discuss and further strengthen the existing bilateral relations with the country.
New Children's hospital in Davao will be raised by an American sport hero. The Tim Tebow Foundation will build playrooms in children's hospitals around the world. Davao, Philippines will be the first one.
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the safety of the 296 Filipino crewmembers of the Italian ship. Travel documents were immediately processed by the Embassy of Philippines in Rome for the repatriation of the crewmembers.
The US delegation led by John McCain went to the Philippines to discuss with the President and Foreign Affairs Secretary the issues affecting both countries, and the continuing concerns about the West Philippine Sea.