Brunei News Gazette

Day: December 7, 2023

Ilocos Region Records Drop in November Inflation to 2.9%

Manila – The Ilocos region experienced a decrease in its inflation rate in November. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) chief administrative officer Camille Carla Beltran announced on Thursday that the region’s inflation rate eased to 2.9 percent i…

Iloilo City Urges PWDs to Update IDs with Security Label

Iloilo City, Philippines – The Iloilo City government, through its Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO), is urging persons with disability (PWD) who hold city-issued identification cards to install security labels before the February 2024 dea…

Five Fishermen Rescued After Collision with Chinese-Flagged Vessel

Occidental Mindoro – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported the rescue of five Filipino fishermen following a collision between their boat and a Chinese-flagged bulk carrier near Paluan, Occidental Mindoro. The incident, involving fishing boat FBCA…

Senate Approves ‘No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act’

Manila – The Senate has ratified the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act,” as finalized by the Bicameral Conference Committee. Senator Chiz Escudero, who led the call for ratification, confirmed that the reconciled version of the bill has gained suppo…

Cebu Pacific Cancels Flights to Dipolog Amid Runway Repairs

Manila – Cebu Pacific (CEB), a low-cost carrier, has canceled its flights to and from Dipolog from December 8 to 17, due to ongoing runway repairs at the airport. The affected flights are 5J 703/704 and 5J 705/706 between Manila and Dipolog. The airli…