Brunei News Gazette

Day: July 19, 2023

PH hits 3M foreign visitors from Jan to July: DOT

The Philippines has recorded more than three million international visitor arrivals seven months into the year, closing in on its target 4.8 million tourists in 2023. The latest data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) recorded a total of 3,000,079 i…

2023 food, wine fest: Elevating Antipolo’s dining scene

More than the panoramic view of the scenic Metro Manila skyline, Antipolo City in Rizal province has a lot more to offer. On top of the homey restaurants, underground and overlooking cafés, the city is home to some of the country’s most celebrated che…

Pope names Filipino priest to Vatican’s missionary arm

Pope Francis has appointed a Filipino priest as an official of the Dicastery of Evangelization, the missionary arm of the Vatican. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website reported on Wednesday that Msgr. Erwin Jose Bala…

Small resto owners urged to tap digital platform

In line with the government’s push for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to digitize their operations, food and grocery online platform foodpanda has encouraged small restaurant owners to tap the digital market. In a statement Wednesday, foo…

PLDT named PH’s most valuable brand at $2.6B

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is the most valuable brand in the Philippines based on an independent 2023 study by Brand Finance, a London-based business valuation and strategy consulting firm. With a 2 percent annual increase in brand value to USD2.6 billion, the …

Charges readied vs. 6 arrested robbery suspects in NoCot

Authorities are set to file charges against six robbery suspects who were arrested in a pursuit operation after a highway robbery incident in Barangay Malasila here Tuesday afternoon. Lt Col. Britz Estadilla Sales, Makilala Police director, identified…

DOT promotes Central Luzon as Muslim-friendly destination

The Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office here is promoting Central Luzon as a Muslim-friendly destination through the enhancement of services and amenities designed to cater to Muslim travelers. DOT Regional Director Richard G. Daenos on Wednes…