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Manila: Five of the 21 Filipino seafarers aboard the cargo vessel Eternity C, which sank in the Red Sea following an alleged attack by Houthi rebels, have been rescued, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Wednesday night. The attack reportedly involved drones and rocket-propelled grenades launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants off the coast of Yemen. According to Philippines News Agency, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega stated that the Liberia-flagged vessel has already sunk, and rescue operations are ongoing for the remaining crew members. The DFA has received reports of at least two fatalities, but De Vega did not

Mambajao: Mambajao town in Camiguin has adopted a new route plan under the national public transport modernization program, aiming to streamline and enhance its local transportation system. According to Philippines News Agency, Abosamen Matuan, director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 10 (Northern Mindanao), said in an interview that the agency issued a Special Notice of Compliance for Mambajao’s Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP). “This marks a significant milestone in Mambajao’s efforts to modernize its local transport system,” Matuan said. The LPTRP is a key component of the national Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, designed

San jose de buenavista: There are eight slots now available for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) interested in enrolling with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Antique provincial office mentoring sessions to grow their businesses. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Antique trade and industry development specialist Jenny May Tabalanza stated that they are in the process of accepting applications for the second batch of the Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME)-Money Market Encounter program under the regional office. The program, composed of 10 modules, is intended to equip MSMEs with knowledge on how to scale up their businesses using

Benguet: The provincial government of Benguet has announced the opening of 158 scholarship slots for incoming first-year college students for the Academic Year 2025-2026, as confirmed by Governor Melchor Diclas. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 158 scholarship slots are available for incoming first-year college students under the Provincial Government of Benguet scholarship program. Of these, 140 slots will be designated for each of the province’s barangays, while 18 slots will be allocated for Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates. These slots are distributed as one per Department of Education (DepEd) district, and four additional slots for students who

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday advised the Filipinos affected by the severe flooding in Kerville and nearby counties in central Texas to seek government assistance. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Philippine Consulate General in Houston continues to monitor the situation of Filipinos in the flood-hit US state. Castro assured the affected Filipinos of the Philippine government’s readiness to extend assistance. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the importance of reaching out to the government if there are any needs. ‘Kung meron po silang pangangailangan ay tumawag lamang sila at humingi ng tulong sa ating gobyerno.