Day: November 13, 2025

Manila: The Philippines is fortifying its tourism connections with Saudi Arabia as part of its strategy to capture a larger share of the Middle East travel market, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). This initiative includes enhancing air connectivity and developing joint tourism promotions, essential steps discussed earlier this month during high-level meetings with Saudia Airlines and Riyadh Air. According to Philippines News Agency, the discussions took place during the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh, where DOT Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso represented Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco. The meetings aimed to improve accessibility and foster stronger tourism collaboration between

Manila: The Philippines and Japan are actively working to align their marine conservation initiatives with the United Nations High Seas Treaty, as confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday. The collaboration aims to enhance protection of the marine environment and ensure sustainable use of marine resources, as discussed during the 8th Philippines-Japan Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo from November 6 to 7. According to Philippines News Agency, the DFA emphasized that the dialogue addressed various maritime issues, including navigation safety, marine environmental protection, and cooperation in accordance with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

Rome: The inaugural Philippine Art Trek in Rome was formally launched with the unveiling of the ‘If the Shoe Fits’ exhibit by Milan-based Filipino artist Richard Gabriel, a 2007 Bagong Bayani awardee for culture and arts, at the Philippine Embassy. Gabriel, who left Pampanga 30 years ago to study art in Italy, built an impressive career after working as an assistant to Italian national artist Carla Tolomeo. According to Philippines News Agency, Gabriel refined his craft over the years and earned notable commissions from top Italian design houses and a prestigious French hotel. His international recognition grew further in 2016

El salvador city: The National Dairy Authority has confirmed the provision of a PHP16-million loan to a cooperative in Northern Mindanao aimed at facilitating its shift to renewable energy. According to Philippines News Agency, Wilma Buray, the plant manager of the Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives (NMFDC), stated in an interview that the funding will be used to support the cooperative’s daily operations and the modernization of its equipment. Buray emphasized that the new facility will extend the shelf life of their products to up to six months, thereby enhancing both production efficiency and market reach. The loan will

Antique: Some 1,650 rice, corn, and seaweed farmers in Antique have filed claims with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) following the damages caused by Tropical Cyclones Tino and Uwan. Clogene Galluego, PCIC Antique head, reported that 989 of these farmers are involved in rice and corn cultivation, while 661 are engaged in seaweed production. According to Philippines News Agency, farmers affected by Tino have a deadline until November 25 to submit their claims, while those impacted by Uwan have until November 30. Farmers can fill out the Notice of Loss form at their respective Municipal Agriculture Offices (MAOs), and