Day: July 29, 2024

MANILA — In response to ongoing challenges with water management, including flooding and shortages, the Senate leadership has committed to prioritizing a bill to establish a Department of Water Resources (DWR) within the year. This initiative aims to …

MAKATI CITY — In an effort to improve emergency response and healthcare accessibility at popular beach destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced plans on Monday to establish dedicated first aid facilities and booths at several major tour…

CHICO, CALIFORNIA — The Park Fire, currently the largest wildfire in California, has expanded to over 350,000 acres as of Saturday. Despite its rapid growth, firefighters are beginning to see success in containment efforts, and a forecasted cool-down …

MANILA – The Philippine Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill No. 2555, aimed at amending the contentious “Doble Plaka” Law, which mandates double plate numbers for motorcycles. The bill, passed on Monday with 22 votes in favor, seeks to adjust pu…

PASIG CITY — Holiday Factory, a prominent tour operator based in the United Arab Emirates, announced the launch of its budget-friendly tour packages in the Philippines, marking the country as its first hub in Southeast Asia for such offerings.

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ILOCOS NORTE — The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has officially declared a state of calamity following the severe impacts of Super Typhoon Carina, which has significantly affected the region by enhancing the southwest monsoon.

According to P…