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N’Djamena: Under the directives of the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with follow-up from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council and the Board of Trustees of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has witnessed the signing of an agreement to build the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and a cultural center in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad.

Iloilo City: Health officials have issued a warning against life-threatening heat stroke, which has already claimed three lives in this city. In a report on Tuesday, the City Health Office said the Emergency Medical Services of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office responded to eight cases of heat stroke from April 16 to 21. According to Philippines News Agency, six of the eight patients were brought to the hospital, and three of them were reported dead. Four cases were recorded on April 16 when the city registered 47°C, two on April 19 when the heat index reached 44°C,

Manila: A higher passenger service charge (PSC) has been imposed in all airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) starting April 21. “The increase, primarily adjusted based solely on inflation from 2015 to present, underwent the required public hearing with various stakeholders, as well as the necessary publication,” the aviation authority said in a news release late Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the adjustment supports CAAP’s efforts to enhance passenger experience and improve airport facilities and operations. In Memorandum Circular 019-2025 signed on April 4, the PSC for international flights rose to PHP900 from PHP550.

Negros Oriental: The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Negros Oriental has intensified its efforts to crack down on loose firearms in the province following a series of shooting incidents involving undocumented guns. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), reported that since January this year, there have been 10 shooting incidents, as of April 22. Out of these incidents, eight cases have been filed against the suspects, while two remain under investigation. Lt. Polinar urged the community to assist authorities by reporting individuals who may possess unregistered firearms. He emphasized

Pretoria: A delegation of Filipino artists from Batangas and Bulacan provinces is set to make history by holding the first-ever art exhibition by an Asian country in Pretoria, South Africa, showcasing the essence of “Filipinism” to a global audience. The week-long arts and cultural initiative will take place at the prestigious Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria from April 23 to 29. According to Philippines News Agency, art ambassador Remo Valenton explained that the event will center on “Filipinism,” exploring the unique characteristics that define Filipino art. “This cultural expedition aims to foster an exchange of artistic knowledge.