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Day: September 26, 2022

‘Karding’ grounds more int’l, local flights Monday

A total of 41 more flights, both international and local, have been cancelled Monday due to the effects of Typhoon “Karding” (international name Noru), the Manila International Airport Authority said.   These flights are:   AirAsia Philippines (Z2) 689/690 Manila-Cagayan-Manila   Z2 772 Cebu-Manila   Z2 616 Davao-Manila   Philippine Airlines (PR) 510 Singapore-Manila   PR 538 Denpasar-Manila   PR 2808 Davao-Manila   PR 2961 Manila-Busuanga   PR 2932/2933 Manila-Basco-Manila   PR 2671/2672 Manila-Calbayog-Manila   PR 2921 Manila-Legazpi   AirSWIFT (T6) 114 Manila-El Nido   T6 112 Manila-El Nido   Cebu Pacific (5J) 325/326 Manila-Legazpi-Manila   5J 861/862 Manila-Zamboanga-Manila  

All set for Siargao national surfing cup

Everything is set for the hosting of the first National Surfing Cup in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province, two years after the coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) put the famous sporting event in hiatus.   The First Mayor Sol’s National Surfing Competition is set to take place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 at the Cloud 9 surfing spot in the town of General Luna.   “A coordination meeting was conducted over the weekend to assess the preparations and to identify the other needs for the staging of the surfing event,” said former Surigao del Norte Governor Francisco Matugas in an

Biliran to hire jobless education graduates for remedial classes

The provincial government of Biliran is looking for 500 unemployed education graduates who are willing to teach learners remedial classes for one month.   Biliran Governor Gerard Roger Espina said the more than two years of off-campus learning affected the competency of students.   “In some cases, there has been a regression of learning and some students are struggling with the return of face-to-face class after two years of distance learning,” Espina said in a phone interview on Monday.   “In line with this, we will create a program that will conduct remedial lessons to students who are in need

Bato dela Rosa insists peace talks won’t solve insurgency

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is eliminating peace talks as a solution to the local insurgency caused by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).   Dela Rosa said Monday that the only solution is for the CPP-NPA leaders and members to surrender to the government.   “Kung ayaw nila, eh di tuloy ang giyera. Wala man tayong magawa. Kung gusto mo ba (If they don’t want it, then the war continues. Do you want) solution, meaning to say negotiation? Peace talk? ‘Wag kang maniwala diyan (Don’t believe in that),” the lawmaker said in an interview video posted

Uplifting the youth of Saint Lucia

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Countries across the globe have recognised the importance of investing in their youth. Beyond providing basic amenities such as healthcare, education, employment and housing to their citizens, developing economies need to act purposefully to uplift their young populations. These efforts largely define how rapidly a nation […]

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is Back, Turin and Piedmont in the Spotlight

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is back in Turin and in Piedmont TURIN, Italy, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is back in Turin and in Piedmont. From 22 to 26 September the former industrial spaces of Parco Dora are hosting The Slow Food event, dedicated to good, clean and […]

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