Manila – The Philippines government is actively engaging in diplomatic negotiations with Egyptian authorities in an effort to facilitate the safe exit of Filipino nationals through the Rafah border crossing, as conditions continue to deteriorate in the…
Manila, Philippines – In a heartfelt message to the nation, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to reflect on their purpose and remember the courage exhibited by saints and the departed as the country observes All Saints’ Day and All …
Iloilo City – In a significant milestone for Philippine gastronomy, Iloilo City has been designated as the first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in the country. The city received this prestigious recognition on Tuesday, aligning with the global obse…
Siargao Island, Caraga Region – The Department of Tourism (DOT) office in Caraga, also known as DOT-13, has expressed expectations of a substantial increase in tourist arrivals for the year 2023, surpassing the remarkable 92.1 percent growth experience…
Midsayap, North Cotabato – A newly elected village council member was shot dead by his cousin on Wednesday morning, police in Midsayap, North Cotabato reported. The victim, identified as Suharto Antilino, had recently been proclaimed as a Barangay Kaga…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region announced that 39 local government units (LGUs) in the area have been awarded the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG). This accolade is the result of the 2022 Child-Frien…
Banna, Ilocos Norte – In an effort to mitigate frequent power interruptions affecting various parts of the province, the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (INEC) has disclosed plans to conduct extensive road clearing operations in collaboration w…
Samboan, Cebu – On Wednesday, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas reported the distribution of family food packs to 6,741 families in the southern town of Samboan, Cebu. The distribution is part of the Food-for-Work …
Boac, Philippines – The town’s single cemetery has witnessed its largest gathering of people since 2020, as thousands flocked to the Boac Catholic and Municipal Cemetery for All Saints’ Day celebrations. Municipal authorities have reported an overwhelm…
Felcsut, Hungary – The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has decided that Israel’s upcoming EURO 2024 qualifying matches will take place in Hungary. This decision, announced on Tuesday, comes as a response to the current security situation…