Brunei News Gazette

Day: July 11, 2023

Prototype Competition

Forty One out of Forty Six registered teams have qualified to join the prototype competition including the Perkasa Darussalam from Universiti Brunei Darussalam, UBD in the battery-electric concept. The competition is held at the Pertamina Mandalika In…

Palawan inmates, jail guards get free check up, nutrition advice

Both detainees and staff members of the Palawan Provincial Jail on Tuesday received free health services in line with the celebration of Nutrition Month. Dubbed Bantay Kalusugan, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) and the Provincial Nutrition Office (…

Prosecutors OK raps vs. Dera, 6 NBI accomplices

Prosecutors have approved the filing of criminal charges against security officers and a detainee at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with their unauthorized trip last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday. Charge…

CBCP approves creation of 2 more dioceses in Cebu

Two new dioceses have been created in the Archdiocese of Cebu to better serve the spiritual needs of the faithful. This came after the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) approved to divide the archdiocese — creating the Diocese of…

PFDA eyes regional fish port in Cebu

The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (DA-PFDA) and the provincial government of Cebu are planning to construct a regional fish port (RFP) in the province. In a statement Tuesday, PFDA acting general manager Glen Pan…

DepEd to get rid of ‘remedial class’ stigma through NLC

The Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to dismiss the “remedial class” or “summer class” stigma, which is required for students who got low or failing grades during the past school year. During a press briefing by the Presidental Communicatio…

PH, Brunei pledge stronger defense, peace process cooperation

The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam pledged to continue beefing up their defense cooperation and maintaining the gains of the peace process in Mindanao. This followed the courtesy and introductory call of Brunei Ambassador Megawati Mana to Departmen…

VP Sara honors Dabawenyo centenarian

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed admiration and respect for a centenarian who celebrated his birthday Monday (July 10). The 100-year-old Teofilo Gamutan, Davao City’s oldest war veteran, was honored for the patriotism, bravery, and leadership tha…

Raided car hub camp given until July 19 to pay correct taxes

The involved party in the raided luxury car hub in Pasig have been given until July 19 to submit payment of correct duties and taxes due evidence, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday said. The BOC said they have only 15 days to comply with customs’…

Marcos Stadium nominee in World Architecture Festival

The Ferdinand E. Marcos (FEM) Memorial Stadium in this city has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) to be held from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. WAF is the largest global live awards event for architec…