Brunei News Gazette

Day: December 25, 2023

Cuenca, Batangas Aims to Boost Economy with Christmas Tourism

Cuenca, Batangas – The local government of Cuenca is capitalizing on the holiday season to attract tourists and boost the town’s economy. Mayor Alex Magpantay, in an interview on Christmas Day, emphasized the readiness of municipal employees and police…

UN Resolution Insufficient for Gaza Aid Without Truce, Says UNRWA

Ankara, Turkey – The UN Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, expressed concerns that a UN Security Council resolution to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza might have limited impact without a ceasefire. Juliette Touma, a spokesperson for UNRWA, stated to …

Iloilo Steps Up Anti-Drug Efforts with Sniffing Dogs Acquisition

Iloilo City, Philippines – The Iloilo provincial and city governments are enhancing their anti-drug campaign by purchasing sniffing dogs. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. stated that while securing the province’s long shorelines is challenging, the focus w…

Nine NPA Rebels Killed in Christmas Day Skirmishes in Bukidnon

Butuan City, Philippines – Nine members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a series of clashes in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province, on Christmas Day. According to Philippines News Agency, the encounters occurred in the villages of Can-ayan…