Brunei News Gazette

Day: November 4, 2023

Filipinos Begin Departure from Gaza Amid Conflict

QUEZON CITY — Forty-three Filipinos are set to depart Gaza and return to the Philippines, commencing a repatriation process divided into two groups, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday.According to Philippines News Agency, the…

Philippine House Delivers 2024 Budget for Senate Scrutiny

MANILA — The Philippine House of Representatives handed over the 2024 General Appropriations Bill, with a total allocation of PHP5.768 trillion, to the Senate on Saturday, marking a pivotal step in the national budgetary process.According to Philippine…

Earthquake in Western Nepal Claims at Least 69 Lives

KATHMANDU — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck western Nepal just before midnight on Friday, resulting in significant fatalities and injuries.According to Philippines News Agency, the tremor hit the Jajarkot district at approximately 11:47 p.m. local ti…

Negros Oriental Gears Up for Heated Special Congressional Election

NEGROS ORIENTAL — The political landscape in the third district of Negros Oriental is bracing for a heated special congressional election scheduled for December 9, with two high-profile candidates poised to enter the fray.According to Philippines News …

Financial Aid Granted to Family of Philippine OFW Killed in Israel

The family of the overseas Filipino worker, Angelyn Aguirre, who lost her life in a Hamas attack in Israel, has begun receiving financial support from both the Philippine and Israeli governments.According to Philippines News Agency, Aguirre’s family is…