Brunei News Gazette

Day: June 22, 2024

Calamba Mayor Issues Warning Against 4PH Housing Scams

CALAMBA — The city government of Calamba has issued a warning to the public regarding potential scams related to the Residenza Rizal Housing Project, part of the government’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) program. Mayor Roseller Ri…

Four Dead, Three Injured in Dumaguete Road Collision

DUMAGUETE — Four individuals died and three others were injured in a collision between a car and a cement mixer truck in Dumaguete, the capital city of Negros Oriental, early Saturday morning. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety…

Marcos Declares October 30 as National Day of Charity

MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared October 30 of every year as the “National Day of Charity” to promote and uplift the lives of Filipinos, aligning with his administration’s commitment to a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines), th…

Sengkurong Sixth Form Centre Celebrates Academic Achievers

SENGKURONG — Thirty students from the Sengkurong Sixth Form Centre were honored at the Academic Excellent Student Award Ceremony for their outstanding performance in the BC-GCE ‘A’ Level Examinations. The celebration took place on the afternoon of Jun…

Haj Pilgrims Engage in Charitable Activities in Makkah

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM — As the final week of Haj approaches, the country’s pilgrims in Makkah Al-Mukarammah have been actively participating in charitable activities. These actions, initiated by pilgrims using the Syarikat Darussalam Services Package, aim…

CPI Sees Modest Increase in May 2024 Despite Year-on-Year Decline

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM — The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Brunei Darussalam rose by 0.3 percent in May 2024 compared to April 2024, primarily influenced by higher prices in the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Non-Food indices. Despite this monthly in…