Category: General

MANILA – A majority of senators have expressed support for Senate Bill No. 2771, or the National Water Resources Act, aimed at creating the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to streamline and enhance water resource management in the Philippines.

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MANILA – The House of Representatives’ Committee on Legislative Franchises has cleared a significant legislative hurdle by approving the renewal of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)’s franchise for an additional 25 years.

According to Philippines News A…

KAMPUNG ANGGREK DESA – A media conference was held this afternoon to announce the launch of the U.S. Sports Envoy Programme, a joint initiative by the Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam and Chung Hwa School Kiudang.

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BAROBO, SURIGAO DEL SUR — Residents of Barobo, Surigao del Sur have voted in favor of establishing a new barangay, named Barangay Guinhalinan, as confirmed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) following a plebiscite held on August 10.

According …

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A Philippine senator has called for the government to prepare legal action against China after a recent confrontation in the air, where a Chinese military jet engaged in what was described as “dangerous and provocative actions” a…

TUTONG TOWN – The Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque Takmir Committee in Tutong Town, in cooperation with the Mosque Affairs Office, Tutong District, organized a Prayer Perfection Workshop.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the Acting Director of Mosque A…