Day: July 10, 2024

SURIGAO CITY: Nestled within the heart of Surigao City lies a natural wonder waiting to be visited and explored by eco-tourists and nature enthusiasts alike. Barangay Day-asan’s century-old mangroves have long been a well-kept secret. Still, thanks to the visionary efforts of the city government, this ecological gem is set to take center stage in Surigao’s burgeoning tourism scene. As part of the city’s ambitious tourism program, the recent launch of the weeklong Suroy Surigao Plus initiative has shone a spotlight on the diverse array of attractions that Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, and Dinagat Islands have to offer. ‘The

MANILA: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has partnered with the current operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), in providing a transit lounge at the Terminal 1. PAL president Stanley Ng said the lounge, which was opened Wednesday at the pre-departure area, aims to provide convenience to passengers with connecting flights. While PAL owns a Mabuhay Lounge inside the terminal for its business class passengers, it helped the MIAA to establish the transit lounge that could accommodate around 138 passengers. The airline donated gang chairs, reclining chairs, tables, television sets, and exhaust fans

ILOILO CITY: The severely hit hog industry in Iloilo province by the African swine fever (ASF) in previous months is starting to bounce back, with some commercial and backyard farms already resuming swine-raising projects, the Provincial Veterinarian’s Office (PVO) chief said Wednesday. At a press conference, PVO head, Dr. Darel Tabuada said the hog-raising sufficiency level is rising to 71.6 percent after it dropped to its lowest at 36.37 percent at the height of the ASF infection. ‘We have 15 municipalities upgraded from red to pink; we have 13 municipalities in the red zone. In terms of inventory, it is

SINGAPORE, Rectitude Holdings Ltd (the ‘Company’ or ‘Rectitude’), a Singapore-based provider of safety equipment and related industrial products, today announced the opening of a new branch at 498 and 500 Geylang Road, Singapore. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the Company’s local presence, improve accessibility to products in high-demand categories, and solidify its position as a leading provider of safety and industrial solutions in the region. The new branch officially opened during the Company’s recent initial public offering and has been ramping up its operations since. The branch covers a total area of approximately 300 square meters (3,200 square feet)

JOHOR BAHRU, Unity and the wellbeing of the people have always been the core focus of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the 17th King of Malaysia, even when he reigned as the Sultan of Johor. According to the Chairman of the Sultanah Fatimah Foundation (YSF), Mejar Cina Datuk David Wong Khong Soon, in Johor, Sultan Ibrahim always emphasised the concept of unity and mutual respect, transcending skin colours, ethnicity and religious beliefs. ‘His Majesty will personally listen to the needs of his people and consider how best to help them, always prioritising the interests of the people because he is always