Day: August 6, 2025

Seoul: The number of senior citizens engaged in economic activities continued to increase, reaching an all-time high this year, government data showed Wednesday. Of the country’s 16.44 million people aged 55-79, 60.9 percent were economically active as of May, up 0.3 percentage point from a year earlier, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea. According to Philippines News Agency, the figure encompasses the currently employed, as well as those actively seeking to land a job. The number of the employed among the age group also rose by 344,000 on-year to 9.78 million, and the employment rate came to 59.5

Pasay city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian expressed gratitude towards South Korea for its generous donation of 1,632 metric tons of rice, aimed at supporting Filipinos affected by recent calamities. This donation is part of the ongoing humanitarian efforts by the South Korean government to assist disaster-stricken areas in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, the United Nations-World Food Programme (UN-WFP) played a crucial role in facilitating this donation. Secretary Gatchalian extended his heartfelt thanks to both the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the UN-WFP for their timely and generous support. “We extend

Iloilo: Dengue cases in the province have already reached 3,462, including 13 deaths from Jan. 1 until July 26 this year. Dr. Rodney Labis, head of the health service delivery division of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO), noted that the cases are 8.5 percent lower compared with the same reporting period in 2024, which recorded 3,783 cases and six deaths. According to Philippines News Agency, the 13 deaths will undergo review by the dengue death review committee of the Iloilo Provincial Health Board to determine if dengue was indeed the cause and to address any gaps contributing to the

Manila: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has issued a special commemorative stamp honoring His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost), following his historic election as the 268th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. According to Philippines News Agency, the PHLPost said the stamp pays tribute to Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual leadership and advocacy for compassion, inclusivity, and global unity-values that resonate strongly with the Filipino faithful. Pope Leo XIV shares a personal connection with the Philippines, having previously served as a missionary in Cebu and other parts of the country. The release underscores its ongoing mission to preserve

Dumaguete: The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Wednesday extended deep condolences to the family of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died on her way home to her residence in Dumaguete City on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the OWWA is now in close contact with the family of the victim, identified as Wilma Auza, an OFW from Kuwait, who succumbed to a cardiac arrest inside a passenger bus. The agency has assured the family of its full support and financial assistance under existing programs designed for the welfare of families left behind by OFWs. OWWA Administrator Patricia