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Manila: The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) released on Thursday a special commemorative stamp honoring the late Pope Francis to celebrate his legacy of faith, compassion, and service to humanity. According to Philippines News Agency, PHLPost Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Luis Carlos said the initiative is the corporation’s “humble way of honoring a global religious figure who has touched countless lives, including millions of Filipinos.” The stamp is presented in a se-tenant format that consists of a connected pair, each bearing a unique design. The format symbolizes the dual aspects of Pope Francis’ mission and influence across both religious

London: London-based brand valuation firm, Brand Finance, has named low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) as the fastest-growing in its 2025 report on the most valuable and strongest Filipino brands, the airline announced on Tuesday. ‘Cebu Pacific’s recognition as the fastest-growing Filipino brand reflects our dedication to serving the needs of our customers. Our strong brand growth highlights not only the impact of our continued investment in expanding our operations but also the trust and loyalty of our passengers,” CEB Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Candice Iyog said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, Brand Finance surveyed over

Manila: Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella expressed optimism about the Philippines’ prospects in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following the country’s success at the recent International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth and Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru. Both the Philippines and China secured five gold medals each, a significant achievement for the Filipino athletes. According to Philippines News Agency, Puentevella emphasized the significance of this accomplishment during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) forum held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. He noted that the parity in performance between the Philippines and powerhouse China is a testament to the nation’s

Bataan: Fisherfolk in Bataan province turned over to authorities PHP1.5 billion worth of shabu, which they discovered off the coast of Masinloc, Zambales. In a statement on Tuesday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said 10 fishermen discovered around 222.655 kilograms of shabu floating in the western part of the town’s waters on May 29. According to Philippines News Agency, the fishers turned over the contraband to PDEA at 4:05 p.m. Monday when they returned from their fishing activity. PDEA Central Luzon director Jigger Montallana said the shabu was contained in 10 sacks holding 223 assorted vacuum-sealed transparent plastic packs.

Agusan del Norte: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Caraga Region (DENR-13) and the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Nasipit (CENRO-Nasipit) are intensifying efforts to preserve sea turtle nesting sites in Carmen, Agusan del Norte. The initiative is focused on the coastal villages of Cahayagan, Vinapor, Gosoon, San Agustin, and Tagcatong, which are part of the Carmen Critical Habitat for Marine Turtles, as designated under DENR Administrative Order No. 2012-08. According to Philippines News Agency, on Monday, DENR-13 and CENRO-Nasipit mobilized 265 volunteers from various government agencies and the private sector for a daylong tree-planting