Category: General

PUERTO PRINCESA: The Philippines grabbed two gold medals Friday during the 2024 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Championships here. According to Philippines News Agency, the Filipinos clocked 47.07 seconds in the 20-seater Mixed 200-meter event to beat the Canadians, who finished in 48.69 seconds, while Individual Neutral Athletes placed third with a time of 49.03 seconds. Team captain Ojay Fuentes expressed satisfaction, stating, “We’re so happy for winning two gold medals, this is a big boost to all the Filipino athletes competing here.” Fuentes also extended gratitude to supporters, including the Puerto Princesa City government, the Philippine Sports

Antique: The Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) is aiming for a repeat of last year’s success with zero major incidents during the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day observance. APPO Information Officer Lt. Col. Willy Diel reported that the provincial police force, led by Director Col. Lea Rose Peña, has been actively monitoring the 52 cemeteries in Antique, with no significant untoward incidents reported. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Col. Diel highlighted that the 1,000 police personnel were deployed early to their designated cemeteries to establish Police Assistance Desks (PADs) and ensure a peaceful and orderly observance. The traffic

MUNTINLUPA: The eight foreigners apprehended for illegally staying in the country at a village in Muntinlupa City are set for deportation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday. Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, in a news release, said seven Chinese nationals and a Vietnamese national were arrested by operatives of the BI’s intelligence division along three streets inside the village on Oct. 22. ‘The homeowner association representatives of the Ayala Alabang Village were very helpful in helping us verify target areas,’ he said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, all of them were found to be undocumented — two

Manila: Leon, known internationally as Kong-rey, has weakened into a severe tropical storm and has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Despite its departure, rainy conditions are expected to persist in several parts of Luzon during All Saints’ Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Benison Estareja, a weather specialist with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), reported in a 5 a.m. weather update that Leon left the PAR at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Friday. The storm was last recorded at 550 kilometers north-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour near

Manila: A model family from Central Visayas was awarded the best audio-visual presentation on its experience as a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) during the recent 4Ps National Family Congress in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, Tonyson Luther Lee, assistant regional director for administration of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, announced that the Fortuito family of Sibulan, Negros Oriental secured the Best Salaysay ng Buhay Audio-Visual Presentation (AVP) award. The Fortuito family showcased how its strong family ties have positively impacted communities amidst challenges posed by poverty. The recognition was applauded by