Category: General

Manila: The Turkish Embassy in Manila commemorated 75 years of diplomatic relations between Trkiye and the Philippines with a symbolic tree planting event, highlighting a robust commitment to their bilateral ties. The ceremony was held at the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) in Los Baños, Laguna province, where 75 myrtle seedlings were planted to mark this significant milestone. According to Philippines News Agency, the event was part of a series of activities organized by the embassy to celebrate this anniversary. Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines, Niyazi Evren Akyol, emphasized the cultural importance of trees and forests in Trkiye, noting that tree

COTABATO CITY: Twenty-nine local government units (LGUs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been named recipients of the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for their ‘excellence, transparency, and accountability in local governance,’ the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) announced Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, this recognition follows a rigorous national validation process involving 730 LGUs, with results endorsed to the Council of Good Local Governance for final approval. Among the 714 LGUs approved as passers, the 29 from BARMM marked a historic achievement for the region, showcasing its commitment to

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The proposed PHP2.3 billion satellite radar station of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in the Municipality of Anini-y is set to enhance security and aid the province during calamities through its air assets. Board Member Pio Jessielito Sumande, Sr., chairperson of the Peace and Order and Public Security (POPS) Committee at the provincial board, highlighted the significance of the project and mentioned an upcoming ocular inspection of the proposed site in Mt. Liwliw, Anini-y, expected this month. According to Philippines News Agency, the radar station is positioned to play a crucial role in provincial and national

MANILA: Motorists are expected to enjoy lower fuel prices as oil firms are set to implement a rollback on Tuesday. This comes in the wake of a series of hikes last week, where kerosene saw an increase of PHP1.20 per liter, while gasoline and diesel prices rose by PHP1.50 and PHP2.10 per liter, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, several oil companies, including Caltex, Shell, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and PTT Philippines, announced in separate advisories on Monday that they will be reducing gasoline prices by PHP0.85 per liter and diesel by PHP0.75 per liter. Additionally, Shell, Caltex, and

Manila: Over 295,000 families have been affected by three successive tropical cyclones that recently struck the Philippines, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The cyclones, named Nika (Toraji), Ofel (Usagi), and Pepito (Man-yi), displaced residents across 3,358 barangays in six regions. According to Philippines News Agency, the affected families account for approximately 1,145,942 individuals residing in Regions 1, 2, 3, Mimaropa, Region 5, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). While thousands have been displaced, there have been no reported fatalities at this time. Currently, 104,830 families, or 446,177 individuals, are being sheltered in 2,717