Day: April 22, 2025

Pretoria: A delegation of Filipino artists from Batangas and Bulacan provinces is set to make history by holding the first-ever art exhibition by an Asian country in Pretoria, South Africa, showcasing the essence of “Filipinism” to a global audience. The week-long arts and cultural initiative will take place at the prestigious Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria from April 23 to 29. According to Philippines News Agency, art ambassador Remo Valenton explained that the event will center on “Filipinism,” exploring the unique characteristics that define Filipino art. “This cultural expedition aims to foster an exchange of artistic knowledge.

Albay: The provincial government of Albay, through the Albay Provincial Persons with Disability Affairs Office (APPDAO), is urging persons with disabilities (PWDs) to exercise their right to vote during the May 12 mid-term polls. According to Philippines News Agency, APPDAO head Annecita Abion emphasized the importance of voting to ensure that PWDs’ voices are heard and their needs addressed. She stated, “We encourage everyone to vote if they want their voices to be recognized. It is essential to exercise the right to suffrage; otherwise, if they do not participate, the conditions for our sector will remain unchanged.” Abion highlighted that

Manila: Confident with the local market despite prevailing uncertainties, Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (SPAVI) is targeting to sustain its double-digit growth this year. ‘While we remain cognizant of uncertainties the market presents, we’re aiming for continued double-digit growth, driven by new store openings and same store sales,’ SPAVI president and chief executive officer Vic Gregorio said in a statement Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the listed firm reported that it closed 2024 with an 11 percent increase in net income following a robust fourth quarter performance while system-wide sales grew 17 percent to PHP21.7 billion. Gregorio attributed the

Tayum: A shooting incident between the groups of a mayoral candidate and a municipal councilor left one person dead and another wounded in Tayum, Abra. The conflict unfolded on Monday as tensions escalated between the political factions. According to Philippines News Agency, Abra Police Provincial Office Director, Col. Froiland Lopez, in a phone interview with reporters at Camp Crame on Tuesday, identified the fatality as Jay-ar Tanura. The injured individual was named as Jordan Calaustro Barcena. Both Tanura and Barcena were traveling in a convoy with mayoral candidate Kathlia Cari±o Alcantara, along with Barangay Budac chairman Ryan Luna and Raffy

Antique: Ten houses were damaged while two persons got injured following three fire incidents in Antique over the past two days. According to Philippines News Agency, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) responded to two fire incidents in Barangay San Pedro and Barangay Bagumbayan in San Jose de Buenavista on Monday. Additionally, a fire occurred in the town proper of Hamtic on Easter Sunday. The initial investigation by the BFP revealed that the fire which razed a junkshop in Barangay Bagumbayan was due to unattended cooking on Monday night. Earlier that morning, another fire caused by an electrical short circuit