BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — In a profound personal journey of faith, a Dutch man, Edwin Van Der Nol, converted to Islam after reciting the Islamic Oath during a Conversion Ceremony held on the afternoon of August 9th. The event took place at the Ash-Shalihe…
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM — The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Brunei Darussalam registered a decrease of 0.3% in June 2024 compared to June 2023, largely influenced by a drop in the Non-Food index, while Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages saw an increase.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — During a sermon titled “Upholding Human Rights” delivered on Friday, an Imam in Brunei Darussalam emphasized the criminality and severity of human trafficking, defining it as an organized cross-border crime that exploits the most…
BANGAR — Two foreign workers are reportedly missing from their employers in Bangar. 40-year-old Bangladeshi, MD IBRAHIM BAPERI, holding smart ID number 51-519539, and MOHAMMAD SAYED HOWLADER, aged 32, holding smart ID number 51-499196, have been ident…
KIDAPAWAN — The local government unit (LGU) of Kidapawan has introduced a PHP19.2 million subsidy program benefitting approximately 42,000 public school students and persons with disabilities (PWDs). This initiative, known as the “Back-to-School Stude…
MANILA — In a significant move to boost economic development and enhance connectivity within the region, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved a travel tax exemption for travelers departing from international airports and seaports in Mindanao…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has officially conveyed congratulatory me…
TOKYO — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has highlighted the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as a key example of how complex conflicts can be resolved through dialogue, suggesting it as a m…
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has authorized the consolidation of the finance and leasing corporations of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB). The executive order, numbered 65, was signed on …
LE GOLF NATIONAL, PARIS — Filipino golfer Bianca Pagdanganan remains a strong contender for a medal in women’s golf at the Paris Olympics after an impressive second round performance on Thursday. Pagdanganan, who opened with an even-par, shot a three-…