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Manila: The Philippine government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), on Wednesday assured that the safety of South Korean tourists is a priority. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco made the statement following calls by the South Korean side to strengthen protection for its nationals amid the reported rise of violent crime rates against South Koreans residing or visiting the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Frasco emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating that the government has called on various agencies to collaborate in ensuring the safety of South Korean tourists and all visitors to the Philippines. In an interview in

Mandaluyong City: The Czech Republic is opening its doors to over 10,000 skilled foreign workers, with the Philippines seen as a key partner in filling this growing labor demand, especially in its transport, logistics, and technical sectors. At the Philippine-Czech Republic Friendship Week event hosted by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in its head office in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday, Czech Ambassador Karel Hejc revealed that their government has set an annual quota of over 10,000 work visas for Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, currently, more than 11,000 Filipino workers are working and living across the Czech Republic,

Danao City: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 (Central Visayas) has launched a decisive and high-impact operation that resulted in the shutdown of 15 illegal gun manufacturing sites in Danao City, Cebu on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO 7 Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, in a statement, said the operation is in line with Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil’s directive to eliminate the sources of loose firearms nationwide. Personnel of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 7 (RMFB7) and Danao City Police Station carried out the operation in Barangay Cahumayan, Danao City. The mission, personally

Jeju: The Philippines called on its neighbors’ trade ministers to advance digital innovation, open trade, and sustainable growth during the recent Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in Jeju, South Korea. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque highlighted the country’s push for a rules-based global trading system that promotes fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. ‘The Philippines stands firm in promoting an open, rules-based multilateral trading system that upholds fairness, transparency, and inclusivity — crucial to building resilient and inclusive economies. We remain concerned with

Davao: The Department of Trade and Industry-Davao (DTI-11) has established innovation partnerships between the Bangsamoro region and two Davao academic institutions, officials announced Tuesday during the region’s Innovation Day celebrations. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the innovation landscape in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). According to Philippines News Agency, DTI-11 Regional Director Romeo Casta±aga highlighted the partnership with the University of Southeastern Philippines and Ateneo de Davao University, which will support BARMM’s plan to establish its own Regional Inclusive Innovation Center (RIIC). This initiative is designed to bolster the region’s capacity for innovation and