Category: General

ILOCOS NORTE: Cruise tourism in the Ilocos Region is experiencing a significant upswing, with more than 6,000 international passengers anticipated to visit the area in the first two months of the year. This increase is expected to bolster the local economy and support a variety of small businesses. According to Philippines News Agency, Araceli Salem, the Senior Tourism Operations Officer for the Department of Tourism in the Ilocos Region, confirmed that 527 passengers from the luxury cruise ship MV Silver Dawn, operated by Silversea Cruises, were welcomed at the Currimao port on Thursday. The passengers are set to explore popular

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Waste management has become a top priority in this city following the New Year celebration, with reports highlighting the accumulation of uncollected trash in major public markets. Local authorities are taking immediate action to address the situation. According to Philippines News Agency, Allan Villalba, chief of the City Public Service Office, stated in a radio interview that the local government’s third-party contractor for garbage collection has deployed additional workers to major public markets and streets. This move aims to expedite the removal of the increased piles of garbage observed on the first morning of 2025. Villalba noted

MANILA: The Philippines is gearing up for a historic push towards the 2026 Winter Olympics by sending a team of 20 athletes to the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, scheduled from February 7 to 14. This strategic move comes on the heels of the country’s remarkable success in the Summer Olympics, where it clinched three consecutive gold medals in Paris. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed the nation’s ambition to replicate its Summer Olympics achievements in the Winter Olympics. “We’ve already accomplished the dream in the Summer Olympics – three

ANTIQUE: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Antique has announced that there were no fire incidents related to firecrackers or fireworks during the Christmas and New Year festivities. This marks a significant achievement in fire safety during a period traditionally associated with heightened risk. According to Philippines News Agency, Senior Fire Officer 1 Jefferson Cordero, who leads the Fire Safety Inspection Enforcement Section, attributed this success to the ‘Oplan Paalala Iwas Paputok’ campaign. The initiative, which commenced on December 1, focused on preventing fire-related incidents during the holiday season. Local governments played a crucial role in the campaign’s success

MANILA: The Philippines ushered in 2025 with minimal disturbances, as the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a “generally and relatively peaceful” transition into the New Year, with no major untoward incidents recorded. Despite a few cases of illegal activities and injuries related to fireworks, the celebrations were largely uneventful according to authorities. According to Philippines News Agency, the PNP spokesperson and information chief, Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, shared that by 6 a.m. on January 1, there were no significant untoward incidents reported. However, authorities recorded 1,360 cases of illegal possession, use, and sale of firecrackers. The police seized 593,094 illegal