Day: November 6, 2024

MARIPIPI: The visit of an Australian-based cruise ship, Coral Geographer, to several less-traveled tourist destinations in Eastern Visayas is putting the region on the tourism map, as stated by the Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office. According to Philippines News Agency, DOT Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes expressed that the majority of destinations visited by Coral Geographer are located in Eastern Visayas. Tiopes remarked, “It’s heartwarming that most of the destinations they visited are here in the region. These areas are occasionally visited hence, the community has lesser interaction with tourists.” In addition to traditional cruise destinations, two new sites,

Manila: Department of Social Welfare and Development: Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday committed to providing all forms of assistance to families and individuals in the Bicol region until they fully recover from the devastation left by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian made the remark during a media interview as he accompanied President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on his visit to flood-hit Camarines Sur to oversee the distribution of both the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk and Families and the DSWD’s Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) program to affected families and individuals.

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday urged local government units (LGUs) to strengthen preparations for the potential effects of Typhoon Marce, internationally known as Yinxing, expected to impact Northern Luzon. The call to action emphasizes readiness and proactive measures to mitigate the typhoon’s impact. According to Philippines News Agency, DILG Undersecretary Serafin Barreto Jr. highlighted the importance for LGUs to prepare and ensure that evacuation centers are ready. The DILG’s attached agencies, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), have been directed

Manila: A lone bettor from Metro Manila bagged the PHP107 million jackpot of Tuesday night’s Lotto 6/42 draw. The winning ticket, which featured the numbers 22-24-10-34-02-35, was purchased at the Lucky Circle Corp. in San Lazaro, Manila, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). According to Philippines News Agency, the winner has one year to claim the PHP107,852,598 jackpot at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City. To collect the winnings, the winner must present the winning ticket along with two identification cards. It is important to note that under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto

DUMAGUETE CITY: Anti-illegal drug operatives in Negros Oriental have seized some PHP4 million worth of suspected shabu in separate buy-bust operations in this capital city and nearby Sibulan town, an official said Wednesday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), reported the successful operations that also led to the arrest of ‘high-value individuals’ who have been under surveillance in recent weeks. According to Philippines News Agency, the NOPPO’s report detailed that a 54-year-old resident of Batinguel in this capital city was apprehended Tuesday in Purok Mabugnawon 1 in Barangay Junob. Confiscated from him were about