Day: October 23, 2025

Gaza: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced on Thursday that more than 61 million tons of debris have accumulated in the Gaza Strip as a result of over two years of conflict with Israel. The devastation has left entire neighborhoods in ruins, forcing families to search the remains for basic necessities like water and shelter. According to Philippines News Agency, UNRWA has emphasized its commitment to continuing its humanitarian mission and providing lifesaving assistance to the Palestinian people in Gaza, despite the ongoing Israeli blockade and restrictions on aid stocks. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini confirmed that the agency

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has initiated legal action against 22 officials and contractors, filing charges before the Office of the Ombudsman in relation to alleged irregularities in infrastructure projects located in La Union and Davao Occidental. According to Philippines News Agency, the charges, which include malversation and violations of Section 3 (e) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), were filed by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, accompanied by Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Chairperson Andres Reyes. The complaint lists several key figures, including Gil Lorenzo, District Engineer of the DPWH La Union

Taytay: Anti-drug operatives seized suspected marijuana and cannabis-infused products, with an estimated street value of PHP43 million, from a high-value individual during a buy-bust operation in Taytay, Rizal on Thursday. In a statement, Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the 31-year-old man was arrested by operatives of the Station Drug Enforcement Team of the Taytay Municipal Police Station (MPS), with help from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). According to Philippines News Agency, confiscated from the suspect were an estimated 25 kg of high-grade kush, 23 kg of dried marijuana leaves, 1,600 cartridges

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that the Bukidnon-Davao City road located in Sitio Kipolot, Barangay Palacapao, Quezon town in Bukidnon province will remain closed after a landslide caused significant damage over the weekend. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized the decision to keep the road closed, citing safety concerns for the public. According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon stated that despite calls to reopen the road, the safety of motorists could not be compromised. During a press briefing at the DPWH main office in Port Area, Manila, he expressed his regret over the inconvenience caused but

Delhi: The Philippine government is ramping up efforts to attract more Indian tourists by familiarizing travel agencies across India with the country’s top destinations and tourism offerings. According to Philippines News Agency, at an invitation-only ‘itinerary training’ held in Delhi last Oct. 15, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said ‘heightened interest in the Philippines’ was evident among the Indian travel agents and industry professionals present. ‘The Delhi session was just the opening salvo in a sustained drive of similar ‘Itinerary Trainings.’ Buzz Travel is taking the series across India, including in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata, for which