Day: April 9, 2025

Manila: The Philippines has once again secured multiple nominations at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025, as announced by the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday. The country aims to retain its prominent status among Asia’s top travel destinations, rallying public support to bolster its standing at the WTA. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines is defending its titles with nominations in several key categories: Asia’s Leading Beach Destination, Asia’s Leading Dive Destination, and Asia’s Leading Island Destination. Premier tourist spots in the country have also been recognized, with Boracay nominated as Asia’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, Intramuros

Sultan Kudarat: Police in Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Sur launched a joint manhunt for gunmen who abducted and killed a local political coordinator for the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), authorities said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Modesto Tamayo, 57, a resident of Barangay Romualdez, Pres. Quirino town in Sultan Kudarat, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in a farm lot in Barangay Malangit, Pandag town in Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday noon. The discovery was confirmed by Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Tamayo served as the

Pasig City: Far Eastern University downed Ateneo de Manila University, 25-21, 19-25, 25-23, 25-23, Wednesday in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City to secure a twice-to-beat incentive in the Final Four. According to Philippines News Agency, Amet Samuel Bituin finished with 17 points on 16 attacks and one ace, and had nine receptions as the Tamaraws stayed on top of the standings at 11-1. “Yesterday during practice, coach tried to have me start. Even though I was a bit confused, I just trusted the coaching staff and my teammates who supported me

Dumaguete: The Diocesan Electoral Board (DEB) of the Diocese of Dumaguete plans to deploy approximately 15,000 volunteers for the forthcoming May 12 national and local elections. Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, who serves as the DEB convenor and Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) coordinator for Negros Oriental and Siquijor, announced that these volunteers will be actively engaged before, during, and after the election day. According to Philippines News Agency, the volunteers will include poll watchers, technical personnel, logistics, and other crucial support staff. The DEB, as an umbrella organization of the PPCRV and other entities, holds recognition from the

Manila: Authorities have launched a manhunt after assailants ambushed and injured a municipal council aspirant and two of his supporters in Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur province, police said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Bonifacio Ara±as, Zamboanga del Sur police director, stated that he has alerted police forces in neighboring towns to conduct a dragnet operation. The victims were identified as Falconeri Buton, 53, incumbent barangay chairperson of Upper Panikian and a candidate for municipal councilor; Jerry Birano, 30; and Janise Bayawa, 50. Two other supporters of Buton, identified as Joe Honey Cabante, 28, a job order employee, and