Day: April 28, 2025

Camiguin: The family, friends, and academic community are in mourning following the tragic death of a student-athlete shortly after participating in a boxing event in Camiguin province over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, Occidental Mindoro State College confirmed its coordination with relevant agencies and the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) to facilitate the travel arrangements for the remains of Marc Mateo Castillo, 20. “College officials have personally reached out to Mr. Castillo’s bereaved family and are providing full support in all necessary arrangements for his dignified return home,” the college statement said. Castillo, who was representing

Manila: The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Emirates Airlines on Monday signed an agreement to enhance the Philippines’ visibility as a premier destination for tourists from the Middle East and Europe. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) allows both parties to develop promotional strategies targeting the Middle East, Mediterranean, and European markets. According to Philippines News Agency, the MOU also provides additional air seats and options for the Filipino diaspora in this part of the world who wish to return and visit the country. The DOT and Emirates Airlines will co-promote each other’s projects

Manila: Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz on Monday called on photojournalists to inspire action against climate change, noting the country’s vulnerability to its effects. At a photo exhibit organized by the Press Photographers of the Philippines (PPP) in Pasay City, Ruiz, in a message read by Assistant Secretary Erel Cabatbat, lauded press photographers for capturing the human face of climate change. According to Philippines News Agency, Ruiz emphasized the significant role that communicators play, whether through words or images, in moving the nation “from desperation to hope” concerning climate change. He urged the empowerment of local communities through