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Da Nang: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen maritime security collaboration with Vietnam during a port call in Da Nang on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the PCG stated that joint exercise planning and a tabletop exercise were conducted with the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) to prepare for upcoming joint Search and Rescue and Firefighting Exercises at Sea. ‘This collaborative effort marks a pivotal step in strengthening both agencies’ commitment to advancing maritime cooperation,’ the PCG said. The exercises are designed to enhance interoperability in responding to maritime emergencies and maintaining safe sea lanes in

Negros Occidental: Pilgrimage destinations across Negros Occidental are preparing to welcome thousands of devotees and visitors seeking rest and reflection during the annual Lenten observance. According to Philippines News Agency, Isabela town executive assistant for tourism, culture, and arts, Francis Ryan Pabiania, stated that the local government expects between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors from Thursday to Friday, with arrivals peaking on Friday night. The prominent 45-foot steel cross atop Glory Hill in Sitio Mantuhod, Barangay Mansablay, is reached via a two-hour ascent along cemented stairways and steep pathways marked by the 14 Stations of the Cross. Pabiania added that they

Negros Occidental: Pilgrimage destinations across Negros Occidental are preparing to welcome thousands of devotees and visitors seeking rest and reflection during the annual Lenten observance. According to Philippines News Agency, in an interview Thursday, Isabela town executive assistant for tourism, culture, and arts Francis Ryan Pabiania said the local government expects between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors from Thursday to Friday, “with arrivals peaking on Friday night.” The prominent 45-foot steel cross atop Glory Hill in Sitio Mantuhod, Barangay Mansablay, is reached via a two-hour ascent along cemented stairways and steep pathways marked by the 14 Stations of the Cross. Pabiania

Manila: A family of seven from Manggahan, Pasig City was chosen as the winner of the 2025 lucky summer visitors of Baguio and Benguet, an annual program of the Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club (BCBC) aimed to help promote the province’s tourism sector. The family is composed of Ricardo Celestino Jr, 62, a carpenter; his wife, Carolyn, 57; his kids Jerome, 30; Julia, 11; Eunice, 13, and Eugin, 3; and Jerome’s partner, Jelly Baustista, 31. According to Philippines News Agency, Bautista mentioned that it took a while for them to visit this city due to conflicts of schedules and they

Baguio: The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) has encouraged both tourists and locals to make use of the online application BCPO@viewBaguio. This app provides real-time updates on traffic conditions, crowd estimates, and the availability of parking spaces in specific areas. According to Philippines News Agency, BCPO director Col. Ruel Tagel emphasized the importance of staying informed. “Ligtas ang may alam (Those who know are safe),” he stated, highlighting that the app also provides information on city ordinances enforced by the police to prevent violations. These ordinances include a no smoking rule in public places, a number coding scheme, and prohibitions

Antique: The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Antique is probing an incident where a school principal instructed graduating Senior High School students to remove their togas during their graduation ceremony. According to Philippines News Agency, a video of the incident at Col. Ruperto Abellon National School (CRANS) has been circulating on social media, showing Principal II Venus Divinia Nietes asking students to take off their togas. This occurred during the end-of-school-year ceremony on April 15. DepEd Antique has initiated an investigation, demanding an incident report and intervention plan from the school head and other officials involved. DepEd Antique