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Day: June 20, 2023

BOC awarded for ‘exceptional efforts’ vs. counterfeit shoes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday said it received recognition for its confiscation of over a billion-peso worth of counterfeit footwear. This came after the BOC apprehended around PHP1.56 billion worth of fake Nike shoes. In a statement, BOC Com…

UN welcomes US-China agreement to stabilize relations

The UN welcomed on Monday an agreement between the US and China to stabilize tense relations following the US secretary of state’s visit to Beijing. “Any dialogue between the United States and China on this is crucial to improving coordination on a wi…

Mayor plans to build Puerto Princesa integrated fish port

The city government here has announced plans to construct an integrated fish port to foster the sustainable growth of its fishing sector. Mayor Lucilo Bayron on Monday said he is scheduled to meet with key industry people this week, including senior m…

Filipino soprano duo Nightingales serenades Morocco

The Philippines brought Filipino soprano duo The Nightingales to Morocco for an Independence Day concert as part of its effort to bridge relations between the two nations through culture. The concert, organized by the Philippine Embassy in Rabat, was …

Over P700-M aid extended to oil spill-affected regions: NDRRMC

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said some PHP704.6 million worth of assistance has been provided to three regions severely affected by the oil spill caused by the sinking of the M/T Princess Empress off Naujan, Ori…