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Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Thursday that there is currently no official or approved design for the New Naga Airport. This announcement comes amid the circulation of purported architectural images of the airport online. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP clarified that the images being shared on the internet, which are being presented as the official design of the New Naga Airport Development Project, are not legitimate. These images were identified as originating from a student project and have no connection to CAAP or the actual project. CAAP expressed appreciation for the public’s interest

Manila: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla, and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. will continue to be part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced Thursday. Speaking to Palace reporters, Bersamin confirmed the news, stating that Marcos opted to keep the trio in their current positions to ensure the continued smooth operation of their respective departments. According to Philippines News Agency, this move comes after Marcos’ directive for a Cabinet revamp following the May 12 midterm elections, part of a broader push to enhance government efficiency and responsiveness. Bersamin explained that

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it is working on the immediate repatriation of the 20 Filipino seafarers aboard the cargo ship M/V MSC Elsa 3 that sank off the coast of southwestern India over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac confirmed that all Filipino crew members are safe and are staying at a hotel in Kochi. ‘The 20 Pinoy seafarers were safe and now in constant communication with their families for emotional support while awaiting for their repatriation,’ he said. The DMW, in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi,

Basey: An official of the local agriculture office here on Thursday emphasized the feasibility of selling rice at PHP20 per kilogram in areas with rice farms, particularly during the harvest season. The initiative is part of the government’s Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na program, which has been implemented in Basey, Samar. According to Philippines News Agency, Jesus Jabines, the municipal agriculture officer, expressed willingness to share the successful practices of Basey with other towns in the province and beyond. He highlighted the support provided to farmers, such as free seeds and fertilizers, in exchange for selling rice at an affordable

Dinagat Islands: Dinagat Islands’ Provincial Tourism and Cultural Office (PTCO) reported a significant increase in domestic and foreign tourist arrivals during the first three months of 2025, boosting local economic activity in the island province. Domestic arrivals jumped from 60,700 in the first quarter of 2024 to 105,092 in the same period this year. In January alone, 37,279 travelers visited Dinagat Islands, followed by 33,569 in February and 33,831 in March. According to Philippines News Agency, PTCO chief Benglen Navas stated in an interview that the increase of domestic arrivals was driven by the New Year celebrations and extended weekends,