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Aklan: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday highlighted the significance of a new passenger terminal for the Caticlan Airport in supporting the country’s tourism industry and economy. In a press conference at Malaca±ang, Dizon said the new airport terminal, which has been delayed since 2009, is a significant boon to tourists due to its enhanced check-in counters, advanced security screening, and improved boarding gates. According to Philippines News Agency, the new two-story terminal will span 36,470 square meters and feature six passenger boarding bridges and 36 check-in counters. Once completed, it will be capable of processing up to 3,000 passengers

Makati city: Taxing electronic wallet providers for online gambling is not within the tasks of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) but a policy is now under study to regulate the digital marketplace, an official said Tuesday. ‘This is something for DOF (Department of Finance) to determine. Taxation matters are not within the purview of the BSP,’ BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier told reporters on the sidelines of the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) convention in Makati City. According to Philippines News Agency, Fonacier said they are currently ‘still evaluating internally’ a draft policy on digital marketplace guidelines, which has

Antique: The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has advised residents of Antique to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in an effort to prevent a further increase in dengue cases. According to Philippines News Agency, IPHO Information Officer Irene Duldoco revealed in an interview on Tuesday that the province has recorded 2,842 dengue cases and five deaths from January 1 to July 14. In response, the Municipality of San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of Antique, is conducting mobile announcements to encourage residents to participate in mitigating the spread of dengue. San Jose de Buenavista has intensified its efforts to disseminate

Iloilo: Local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo are ready and equipped to respond in times of calamities, the provincial disaster risk reduction and management office (PDRRMO) assured on Tuesday. In an interview, PDRRM officer Cornelio Salinas stated that this preparedness was achieved through a series of capacity-building and training initiatives designed to prepare volunteers and disaster risk reduction and management officers (DRRMOs) for effective calamity response, alongside the availability of necessary equipment. According to Philippines News Agency, Salinas emphasized the support provided to municipal DRRMOs, highlighting that the provincial government is prepared to augment resources when necessary. The municipal disaster

Manila: Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday warned that illegal vehicle plate manufacturers will face imprisonment if they do not stop their activities following the arrest of four in San Ildefonso, Bulacan. In a statement, Dizon said the recent arrest is only the first of many operations against illegal plate manufacturers. ‘Para sa mga gumagawa ng ganitong kalokohan, itigil niyo na ito kasi hindi namin kayo titigilan (For those doing these illegal activities, just stop now because we’re not going to stop chasing after you),’ he said. According to Philippines News Agency, the crackdown is in line