ANTIQUE: Two Vietnamese artists participated in a cultural immersion program in Antique as part of the preliminary activities leading to the 17th Visayas Islands Visual Arts Exhibition and Conference (VIVA ExCon) scheduled for Nov. 8-10. Thao-Linh Dinh…
QUEZON CITY: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos emphasized the crucial role of local governments in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The call to action was made during the P…
MANILA: The Philippine government has declared its continued support for international efforts aimed at ending the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Gaza. However, it abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution, ci…
MANILA: With the Undas holiday break approaching, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has advised the public to leave early for their trips to manage the expected heavy traffic at transport hubs. The recommendation comes in light of Al…
LEWISTON, United States: The suspect behind the mass shooting that left 18 dead in Lewiston, Maine was found dead late Friday, according to law enforcement authorities. The discovery concludes a nearly 48-hour manhunt that had put the community under a…
GENEVA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) has announced plans to extend aid to communities impacted by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.According to a new release by Philippines News Agency, Director-General Gilbert Houng…
PASIG CITY: Janry Ubas, Southeast Asian (SEA) Games long jump champion, emerged victorious in the 2023 Cel Logistics, Inc. Weekly Relay Series Finals. The competition took place at the Philsports track and field stadium in Pasig City on Saturday.Accord…
MANILA: Benhur Abalos, Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, emphasized the importance of adhering to electoral regulations among Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) candidates in Tondo, Manila. His statement c…
CENTRAL VISAYAS: Amid concerns over the politicization of social welfare assistance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 confirmed the distribution of PHP12.7 million in financial aid to 6,353 residents in this capital city over t…
PASAY CITY: An anti-human trafficking task force raided a Philippine Overseas Gaming Operation (POGO) firm in Pasay City over the weekend, rescuing 731 workers and discovering evidence pointing to a variety of illegal activities, including human traffi…