Day: April 26, 2025

Manila: The soon-to-be-issued digital nomad visas (DNVs) for remote workers is expected to drive spending by international visitors who will be allowed to stay longer in the Philippines, as well as help boost tourism activities during off-peak seasons. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed on April 24 Executive Order No. 86, authorizing the Department of Foreign Affairs to issue DNVs to non-immigrant foreigners planning to visit and work remotely in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco described the move as a ‘progressive policy’ that reflects the Marcos administration’s strong commitment to elevating the Philippine tourism

Dagupan City: Thousands of Pangasinenses gathered at the CSI Stadia on Friday to welcome the senatorial candidates of Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas during their campaign stop here. The administration candidates outlined initiatives aimed at alleviating the living conditions of the Filipino people, ranging from reduced electricity costs to the provision of free medicine and hospitalization. According to Philippines News Agency, former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos pledged to lower electricity costs, while Abby Binay promised to push for tax-free bonuses, including the 13th-month pay and overtime pay. Senator Bong Revilla proposed a universal pension of PHP1,000 for senior citizens and

Manila: Twenty-nine areas in the country will experience sweltering temperatures due to danger-level heat indices while the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to bring rains across Mindanao, the weather bureau said Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, the heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity combines with air. A peak heat index of 45°C is forecast in Mu±oz, Nueva Ecija, as per the 5 a.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The following areas will also see danger-level heat indices: Laoag, Ilocos Norte with 42°C, Dagupan

Pasay: Three suspected human traffickers were charged following an inquest filed by the National Bureau of Investigation-International Airport Investigation Division, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, the case, which stemmed from the sworn complaints of seven overseas Filipino victims, was filed before the Office of the City Prosecutor of Pasay on April 24, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said in a news release Saturday. The BI, which assisted in the investigation, said the victims were promised jobs but were instead forced to work in cyberscam operations under severe physical abuse and coercion. The victims

Manila: The Bishop of the Diocese of Kalookan, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, has called on Roman Catholics to pray for the cardinals who will soon gather to elect the successor of the late Pope Francis. As an elector in the forthcoming conclave, Cardinal David emphasized the importance of spiritual support over personal endorsements. According to Philippines News Agency, Cardinal David conveyed through a social media post that prayers should accompany the electors, highlighting the need to focus on hope and faith rather than individual preferences. He urged believers to refrain from speculation and instead trust in divine guidance, reminding them