Day: November 4, 2024

TACLOBAN CITY: The first visit of a cruise ship to Higatangan Island in Naval, Biliran, has inspired its local government unit to step up its effort to draw more tourists to the picturesque island. The local government reported on Monday that the MV Coral Geographer Cruise Ship, carrying 40 guests, mostly Australians, visited Higatangan Island on Oct. 31 for a cultural immersion experience. According to Philippines News Agency, the local government of Naval aspires to promote its esteemed attractions not only throughout the Philippines but also to a global audience, as Higatangan Island is truly a source of pride for

Manila: The country’s manufacturing sector, as reflected by the purchasing managers’ index (PMI), continued to grow in October this year, SandP Global said on Monday. The SandP Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI posted a score of 52.9 last month, indicating an improvement in the sector’s health for the 14th straight month. According to Philippines News Agency, while the index eased from the 53.7 recorded in September, “it was the second-highest reading since January 2023, and indicated a historically solid improvement in the sector.” SandP Global Market Intelligence economist Maryam Baluch highlighted the robust expansion in new orders, allowing goods producers to

Manila: The Global Information and Technology Challenge (GITC) for Youth with Disabilities commenced on Monday at The Manila Hotel, attracting 154 participants from 15 countries. The event, now in its 13th year, is designed to enhance the IT capabilities of youth with disabilities. According to Philippines News Agency, the competition aims to provide participants with the experience and skills needed to succeed in technology fields. Rehabilitation International Korea board member Jun Oh emphasized during a media forum that participants are capable of achieving on par with those without disabilities. The event serves as a transformative platform for these young individuals.

Manila: The Philippines on Monday denounced North Korea’s continuing ballistic missile launches, urging it to stop the “provocative actions” that undermine peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region. ‘We call on the DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) to immediately cease these activities and abide by all international obligations,” the Department of Foreign Affairs statement read. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines has repeatedly denounced and called out North Korea’s activities in the past. Manila urged Pyongyang to observe the United Nations Security Council Resolutions and engage in constructive dialogue with the international community. Last

COTABATO CITY: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Monday that it has identified one million registered voters with double or multiple registrations. This discovery was made possible through the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), a technology that uses biometric data to detect duplicate voter registrations. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia explained that these individuals will no longer be eligible to vote in the upcoming May 2025 midterm polls and the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. “We will be deleting some one million voter registration records found by our AFIS as double or multiple registrants,” Garcia stated