Day: April 24, 2025

Tacloban: The Department of Tourism (DOT) has urged hotels and restaurants in Eastern Visayas to apply halal culinary practices amid growing global demand for Muslim-friendly tourist destinations. At a culinary event held Thursday at Summit Hotel here, the DOT brought together chefs, food industry players, and halal experts to showcase inclusive and culturally sensitive cuisine. According to Philippines News Agency, the gathering featured live cooking demos, discussions on halal practices, and insights into the regional food scene. In her speech, Tourism Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar acknowledged that there is a ‘certain demographic that is unable to enjoy or even explore

Iloilo City: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 6 in Western Visayas is encouraging job seekers and individuals considering a career shift to participate in the 123rd Labor Day Job Fair on May 1. The event promises a broad array of opportunities, with about 9,000 job vacancies already available and expectations of reaching up to 10,000 positions, including roles both locally and overseas. According to Philippines News Agency, Jorge Ferraris II, the Officer-in-Charge of the DOLE-6 Technical Support and Employment Promotions Division, outlined during a press conference that positions such as customer service representatives, sales associates, service crew, bus

Manila: Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday expressed dismay over Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark regarding the quality of PHP20 per kilogram rice intended for sale in the Visayas region. This reaction followed the DA’s announcement of a pilot sale for the affordable rice in the Visayas, with plans for a subsequent nationwide rollout. According to Philippines News Agency, Tiu Laurel strongly refuted Duterte’s comments, emphasizing that the National Food Authority (NFA) sources its rice from local farmers’ palay (unhusked rice) procurement. He stated, “With all due respect to the Vice President, the Department of

Manila: The Philippine Navy (PN) has confirmed the presence of a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aircraft carrier, accompanied by eight other ships, operating within the waters of Northern Luzon. The naval group was detected roughly 100 nautical miles northwest of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. According to Philippines News Agency, the flotilla included the aircraft carrier Shandong (CV-17), six destroyers and frigates serving as escorts, and two support vessels, which are likely tankers or replenishment ships providing essential supplies. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, noted that this was one of the larger formations

Baguio City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has urged the public to check their assigned precincts through the online precinct finder, which also confirms their status as active voters. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-CAR Regional Director Julius Torres emphasized the utility of the precinct finder as the fastest way to verify registration details, including precinct number and voting center. This tool is accessible to anyone with internet access. Comelec has announced the activation of the online precinct finder, facilitating easy access to crucial information for voters on election day. Voters are encouraged to