Day: April 22, 2025

N’Djamena: Under the directives of the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with follow-up from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council and the Board of Trustees of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has witnessed the signing of an agreement to build the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and a cultural center in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad.

Manila: As the world celebrates Earth Day on Tuesday, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga called on all Filipinos to take an active role in shaping a cleaner and greener future. According to Philippines News Agency, Loyzaga emphasized that environmental protection and climate action begin with collective responsibility. “Earth Day offers a moment to reflect on the responsibilities we share – as Filipinos, and as stewards of a fragile planet,” she said. “This year’s theme, ‘Our Planet, Our Power,’ speaks to a profound truth: that we hold the power to shape a future anchored

Osaka: The Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan has drawn 40,252 visitors in the first nine days since the global gathering of nations officially opened on April 13, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated that this turnout is an ‘affirmation to the global curiosity, admiration, and connection’ the Pavilion has sparked among international guests, with many calling it one of the ‘must-see experiences’ at the expo. She emphasized that the event is more than an exhibition, describing it as a movement of culture, connection, and creativity that

Iloilo City: The economy of Western Visayas expanded by 4.3 percent in 2024, a deceleration from the 6.8 percent growth recorded in 2023, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday. This slower growth is attributed to the exclusion of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City, now part of the newly formed Negros Island Region (NIR). According to Philippines News Agency, PSA Western Visayas chief statistical specialist Nelida Amolar explained that this growth rate corresponds to PHP641.76 billion. Despite the slower pace, the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) for 2024 is PHP26.5 billion higher than the previous year’s GDP

Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is set to enhance the existing free WIFI coverage in Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) stations while also adopting cashless fare payments and improving security measures to boost rail line services. According to Philippines News Agency, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda announced that the enhanced free WiFi will be rolled out across all MRT-3 stations, with a long-term objective to expand the coverage to include WiFi access inside the trains. Aguda emphasized that DICT is collaborating with major telecommunications providers to increase bandwidth and improve coverage in critical transit zones. These