Category: General

Bicol: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 5 has commenced the distribution of PHP30.8 million in cash-for-work wages under the TUPAD program to workers in Bicol affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE-Bicol director Imelda Gatinao announced that the distribution of wages under the government’s emergency employment program began on October 28 and will continue until November 5, excluding November 1 to 3. The initial payouts, totaling PHP30.83 million, have been distributed to 7,249 workers in Albay, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes on October 29 and 30. Each beneficiary received a

Hsinchu: The country’s top golfers are ready to showcase their skills in the 2024 Party Golfers Ladies Open scheduled on Nov. 13-15 in Taiwan. The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) standouts are determined to claim victory in the 54-hole event at the Lily Golf and Country Club in Hsinchu County. According to Philippines News Agency, leading the Philippine campaign is Pauline del Rosario, who will rely on her experience and competitiveness to tackle the challenging par-72 layout. Del Rosario is familiar with the Taiwan courses as the Epson Tour dominated the 2017 TLPGA and Royal Open at the Royal KuanHsi

Manila: The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted a parcel containing over PHP10 million worth of kush or high-grade marijuana. According to Philippines News Agency, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio stated that the contraband was discovered after a thorough physical examination of a parcel from the United States on Oct. 30. Authorities found 7.1 kg of kush concealed in the parcel, which was then handed over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for further investigation and filing of appropriate charges under Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act No. 10863 (Customs Modernization

Manila: Opposition to unilateral actions in the West Philippine Sea and ways to increase maritime cooperation, including through coast guards, were at the core of discussions in a Philippine-European Union maritime dialogue this week. The Philippines and the EU convened the 2nd Sub-Committee Meeting (SCM) on Maritime Cooperation in Manila on Oct. 29, which builds on the accomplishments of the inaugural SCM in Brussels last year. According to Philippines News Agency, the EU Delegation in Manila stated that the two sides highlighted areas for further engagements, including coast guard cooperation, maritime security, maritime domain awareness, addressing non-traditional security threats, and

Greece: Greece experienced its driest October in at least last 15 years, according to a report released on Thursday. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service prepared a report based on rainfall data from 118 stations across the country over this period. According to Philippines News Agency, the data showed that total rainfall in October was at its lowest levels in 15 years, with 95 of these stations recording no or less rain. The country, which recently experienced one of its driest summers, is now witnessing significant drops in dam water levels, exposing villages and structures that were previously submerged.