Day: August 9, 2025

Tokyo: US President Donald Trump’s high tariffs severely impacted earnings at seven major automakers in Japan from April to June, with Nissan Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. experiencing fiscal first-quarter losses for the first time in five years. According to Philippines News Agency, the earnings reports for the first three months of fiscal year 2025 revealed that Nissan recorded a group net loss of 115,758 million yen, compared to a net profit of 28,562 million yen in the previous year. Meanwhile, Mazda reported a net loss of 42,104 million yen, down from a profit of 49,814 million yen year

Manila: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Friday issued final reminders for examinees taking the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on Sunday, urging all test takers to carefully review guidelines to ensure a smooth and orderly conduct of the exam. According to Philippines News Agency, the CSC advised examinees to read Examination Advisory 14, series of 2025, now available on the official CSC website (www.csc.gov.ph). Testing center details can also be checked through the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA) on the same site. Examinees are required to arrive at their designated testing venues no later

Manila: The Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) is intensifying its collaboration with local government units (LGUs) across the region to support the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) ambitious goal of five-minute response time to emergencies. The initiative is anchored on the PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III’s program, which emphasizes swift and responsive public service as a cornerstone of effective policing. According to Philippines News Agency, Regional Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones Jr. has been leading courtesy visits to provincial, city, and municipal officials to align peace and order strategies, reinforce partnerships, and secure local support for police operations. The

Zamboanga city: Authorities rescued 38 individuals, including four minors, and arrested three suspected illegal recruiters in an anti-human trafficking operation on Friday. The Zamboanga City Maritime Police Station reported Saturday that the victims were rescued around 9:30 p.m. aboard the wooden-hulled ferry ML J-Sayang, docked at a private wharf in Barangay Baliwasan. According to Philippines News Agency, the vessel was reportedly bound for Taganak Island (Turtle Islands). During the operation, three suspected recruiters were apprehended while attempting to blend in with the victims, a tactic employed by trafficking syndicates. The inter-agency Zamboanga City Sea-Based Anti-Trafficking Task Force (ZCSBATTF) stated that

Jakarta: Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa announced that the launch of the 39th ASEANTA Tourism Awards and the Discover ASEAN Microsite by AirAsia MOVE is reshaping the tourism landscape in Southeast Asia. “This is a concrete manifestation of our collective commitment, demonstrating how digital innovation, public-private collaboration, and shared sustainability values can transform our regional tourism landscape,” she stated at the launch of the two initiatives at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, with several main categories, Ni Luh emphasized that the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) Tourism Awards transcend mere celebration. The