Brunei News Gazette

Day: December 4, 2023

House Pledges Peace and Unity Following Marawi City Bombing

Quezon City, Philippines – Following a tragic bombing incident in Marawi City, Mindanao, Speaker Martin Romualdez of the House of Representatives reiterated the House’s commitment to fostering peace and unity in the Philippines. This statement was mad…

Livelihood Program Empowers Parents of Disabled Children

San Jose de Buenavista, Antique – In San Jose de Buenavista, a local government unit (LGU) initiative has enabled parents of children with physical and psychosocial disabilities to generate income and support their families’ medical and basic needs. T…

House Panel Approves Positive Parenting Bill

Manila, Philippines – A bill promoting positive parenting across various settings has cleared the House of Representatives’ Committee on Welfare of Children. On Monday, the committee, chaired by BHW Party-list Rep. Angelica Natasha Co, approved the un…

Philippine Creative Industries Law Boosts Support for Local Artists

Dagupan City, Pangasinan – In Dagupan City, Pangasinan, the recently implemented Philippine Creative Industries Development Act is already showing positive impacts, particularly for local artists. This year’s Anakbanwa Arts Residency Program, a direct…

DA Imports 21K Metric Tons Onions for Holiday Season

Manila – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has initiated a substantial importation of onions to address the holiday season’s demand surge.

According to Philippines News Agency, the DA has sourced 21,000 metric tons of onions, co…

‘Green’ Legislative Building to Rise in Bacolod City by 2025

Bacolod City – is set to witness the construction of a sustainable legislative building, projected for completion by 2025. This initiative forms part of the city government’s efforts to enhance service delivery and stimulate the local economy. Mayor A…

Tourism Recovery Spurs Economic Growth in Baguio City

Baguio City, Philippines – The economy of Baguio City has witnessed significant growth, largely attributed to the resurgence of the tourism sector. The city’s gross domestic product (GDP) saw an 11.3 percent increase in 2022, outpacing the previous ye…

Fuel Price Adjustments Set for December 5

Manila – Oil companies in the Philippines are set to adjust fuel prices effective December 5. Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, PTT, Seaoil, and Shell announced on Monday that gasoline prices will increase by PHP0.30 per liter while diesel prices …