Day: November 2, 2024

Manila: In recognition of Filipino architects’ contributions to the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared December as “Philippine Architecture Festival – National Architecture Month.” Under Proclamation 724, signed by Marcos on October 28 and made public on Saturday, the Board of Architecture under the Professional Regulation Commission has been tasked with leading the observance of this month-long celebration. The Board will coordinate with accredited architectural organizations to promote the discipline and recognize the significant contributions of Filipino architects. According to Philippines News Agency, Proclamation 934, issued in 1971, initially declared the second week of December as “Architecture Week.”

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially designated the second week of October as ‘National Myopia Consciousness Week’ to foster public awareness about the dangers of myopia. The initiative aims to educate the public on the importance of myopia prevention and control to promote healthier lifestyle habits among Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, Proclamation 722, signed by Marcos on October 28, tasks the Department of Health, along with the Professional Regulation Commission and its Board of Optometry, with leading the yearly observance of National Myopia Consciousness Week. The proclamation describes myopia, or nearsightedness, as a refractive error where

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially declared a series of local holidays for November and December through a series of proclamations. These announcements are aimed at commemorating various founding anniversaries and local festivals across different regions of the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, the proclamations include Proclamation 711, which declares a holiday in the City of Valenzuela on November 12 to mark its 401st founding anniversary. Similarly, Proclamation 712 designates November 15 as a holiday in the province of Oriental Mindoro for its 74th founding anniversary. Proclamation 713 and 714 focus on the city of Palayan, Nueva

Oroquieta city: FIDE Master Gian Karlo Arca, a promising 15-year-old from Davao del Norte, is set to compete against some of the chess world’s most experienced players in the upcoming 3rd Gov. Henry Oaminal Open Chess Festival. The event, which will take place on November 4th and 5th at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Sports and Cultural Center, promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent and strategy. According to Philippines News Agency, Arca will face formidable opponents, including Grandmasters Rogelio Antonio Jr., Darwin Laylo, and Daniel Quizon. Despite his youth, Arca is no stranger to success in the chess arena.

Manila: Philippine officials sent off the Malaysian government disaster management team at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Saturday, expressing profound gratitude for the swift response to the country’s cry for help. The Philippine Air Force (PAF) led the departure ceremony to honor the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), which played a crucial role in providing humanitarian assistance following the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) last week. According to Philippines News Agency, the mission, conducted from Oct. 26, involved the deployment of a Eurocopter EC725 Caracal long-range transport helicopter, operated by a team of