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Manila: The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has donated carefully sorted lost and found inventory to victims of a recent fire incident in Sucat, Para±aque, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said Thursday. Donation was provided last March 25 to at least 465 individuals displaced by the incident. According to Philippines News Agency, they were given used clothes, bags, shoes, and slippers, the MIAA said. “We are dedicated to extending relief and assistance to help affected families rebuild their lives with hope and dignity,” MIAA general manager Eric Ines was quoted in a press release. Under MIAA’s guidelines, unclaimed items

Davao City: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have reinforced their partnership to enhance maritime safety and security during the 3rd MARINA-PCG Forum held in Davao City on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan highlighted the significance of sustained collaboration between the two agencies’ implementing and enforcement units. The forum underscored the objective of ensuring safer and more efficient sea voyages, prioritizing maritime safety standards through open communication, shared responsibility, and mutual trust. With the theme ‘Breaking Barriers and Harnessing the Power of Collaboration for Greater Achievements,’ the forum provided a

Manila: Malaca±ang on Thursday expressed support for the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in tapping the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to track down overseas Filipinos peddling false information. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the NBI’s move should have been done a long time ago. According to Philippines News Agency, NBI Director Jaime Santiago earlier confirmed that the agency is coordinating with Interpol to pursue individuals overseas accused of spreading false information. The assistance was sought as Santiago acknowledged the legal complexities of such initiatives, especially in countries such as

Cotabato City: The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ (BDI) announced Thursday that Muslim religious leaders would conduct the traditional moon sighting on Sunday evening to determine the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani and BDI officials will lead the observation in Cotabato City, following the Islamic tradition that requires visual confirmation of the new crescent moon. According to Philippines News Agency, Guialani emphasized the importance of the spiritual lessons gained during Ramadan and urged the community to await the official announcement before making any celebration plans. He stated, “As

Surigao del Sur: A deceased dugong (sea cow) was discovered washed ashore near the seawall in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, prompting an investigation by local environmental authorities, officials confirmed Thursday. Residents reported the marine mammal’s carcass on Wednesday morning to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the local agriculture office. According to Philippines News Agency, the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Lianga town was immediately notified, and a team conducted an on-site examination before the dugong was buried later that afternoon. Initial findings indicated that the male dugong sustained multiple body scratches, likely