Day: September 10, 2025

Jakarta: Filipino accommodation Nawa Wellness had been feted as Asia Pacific’s top wellness resort by the Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Located in Calatagan, Batangas, Nawa Wellness received two recognitions — Asia Pacific’s Best Resort of the Year and Best Wellness Innovation of the Year — in an awarding ceremony held last April 25. According to Philippines News Agency, Nawa Wellness Operations Manager Tanya Deldar affirmed this citation as a boost to Philippine tourism, especially as the industry positions wellness tourism as one of its emerging top tourism products. “It is truly an honor to

Manila: Senator Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday urged the government to involve the Climate Change Commission (CCC) more directly in planning and designing flood control projects, warning that stronger typhoons and heavier rains brought by climate change demand longer-lasting and science-based infrastructure. According to Philippines News Agency, during a Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change hearing, Tulfo noted that most flood mitigation projects are built with a five-year lifespan, which he said is inadequate given worsening weather conditions. Tulfo emphasized the catastrophic nature of calamities, pointing out that despite the millions spent, flood control structures often last only

Baguio: The Department of Labor and Employment in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOLE-CAR) credited the region’s high 97.8 percent employment rate to the strong collaboration among local government units (LGUs), agencies, and stakeholders. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE-CAR Regional Director Imelda Romanillos highlighted the role of LGUs in facilitating operations through Public Employment and Services Offices (PESO) in all municipalities, which aid in the hiring process for businesses. Romanillos emphasized the collective efforts of government agencies, non-government organizations, employers, and job seekers in achieving this employment milestone. During the opening of the World Caf© of Opportunities (WCO) job fair

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has urged the strengthening of youth-led peer support groups to tackle the increasing demand for mental health services and suicide prevention programs nationwide. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH announced via Facebook that it has introduced the DOH Peer Support Groups Playbook in 50 Provincial and City-Wide Health Systems (P/CWHS). The playbook comprises training modules for peer facilitators as well as educational materials designed to promote open dialogues about mental health among the youth. The DOH emphasized that peer support groups offer safe environments where young individuals can be heard, understood, and included

Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced on Wednesday its contemplation of filing criminal charges against two Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineers implicated in a controversy involving a flood control project. The engineers are accused of using fake driver’s licenses to gain access to casinos. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza stated during a press briefing at Camp Crame that Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez and former Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara have been issued a show cause order. They are required to attend a hearing on September 12 to address allegations of their