Day: October 11, 2024

Malasiqui: The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet) of La Union said pork products in local markets are safe and supply is sufficient amid the African swine fever (ASF) issues in some areas. The OPVet said daily pork production in the province ranges from 956 to 1,085 slaughtered hogs, or an average of 40,468 kilos to 75,122 kilos. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Domingo Bobby Calub III, in a statement on Friday, said stringent measures are implemented to control the spread of ASF and protect the province’s swine industry. The provincial government’s ongoing measures include culling, ASF testing, quarantine checkpoints, and farm

Casiguran: The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) will start the development of its new tourist attraction inside the ecozone to attract tourists and create economic activities in the province, particularly in the Dinalungan, Casiguran, and Dilasag (DiCaDi) area. Groundworks for the Grand Lagoon will start next month, with allocation of PHP50 to 70 million, according to APECO president and chief executive officer Gil Taway IV during the groundbreaking ceremony here Friday. The project is part of the PHP439-million Corporate Campus Development in the ecozones. ‘This two-hectare area will have a series of lagoons that will be connected

Malaysia has called for an early conclusion to the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) during the 21st ASEAN-India Summit, here today. In his remarks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the need to foster a conducive business environment and strengthen two-way trade and investment. He further called on ASEAN and India to leverage digital transformation and related technologies to expand the existing marketplace, capitalising on India’s expertise in software development and digital innovation. The ASEAN-India Summit, attended by regional leaders and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took place in Vientiane, Laos, as part of the

The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail said the change of the weekend holiday to Saturday and Sunday was made based on the considerations and desires of the people in the state to spend more time with their families and children. Tunku Mahkota Ismail said this decision would also have a positive economic impact in line with the implementation of development projects that will benefit and profit the state and its people. ‘With the consent and blessing of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and the views of the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ), the state government, government agencies

Environmental conservation, local economic empowerment, and the protection of cultural heritage towards global peace were among the main focus during the recently held Sustainable Tourism Conference. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in a statement tonight said the conference was held in conjunction with the 2024 World Tourism Day, themed ‘Tourism and Peace’. “This conference featured international and local speakers who shared their views, ideas, and expertise on practices, innovative strategies, and the latest developments in sustainable tourism in line with the advancements in digital technology,” said the statement. MOTAC said the conference’s knowledge-sharing session discussed community based

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa held productive discussions today in Shenzhen with two major Chinese technology firms, BAIDU and Tencent, to explore strategic collaborations aimed at advancing the Federal Territories. Dr Zaliha said her discussions with BAIDU revolved around developing artificial intelligence (AI) talent through the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. ‘If effectively implemented, this could lead to the development of more local AI experts, empowering our youth and enhancing the nation’s competitiveness in technology. ‘Besides this, we also explored using AI technology to improve traffic management and public transport, contributing to a