Category: General

Manila: International visitor arrivals to the Philippines reached more than 4.8 million, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Friday. In a statement announcing its attendance at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) in London, the DOT highlighted the event as an opportunity to invite more tourists from the European market, particularly from the United Kingdom, which is a significant contributor to the country’s tourism sector. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOT emphasized that the United Kingdom leads as the top European source of visitors, ranking as the Philippines’ ninth-largest source market, with 128,660 arrivals recorded from January 1

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to enhance disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies at both local and national levels following the devastating floods caused by recent typhoons that have impacted the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, in a social media vlog posted on Friday, Marcos highlighted the severe impact on millions of Filipinos and the extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture sectors due to the recent typhoons, aggravated by climate change. Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) resulted in massive flooding in the Bicol region, leading to the suspension of classes and government work in Luzon.

Bulusan: Dee Jai, an artist hailing from Bicol, is using the power of art to help heal the trauma of survivors in the wake of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which devastated the region on October 22. The artist observed children engaging with their artworks, seemingly unaffected by the muddy conditions surrounding their makeshift art station in Bulusan, Libon town in Albay. According to Philippines News Agency, Jai’s attention was drawn to a child’s drawing of a colorful flower, a stark contrast to the prevalent themes of water and storm clouds in other artworks. The child explained that she drew the

MANILA: Two Indonesian military helicopters have arrived in the Philippines to support the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in areas severely affected by recent weather disturbances. The Indonesian National Armed Forces’ Mi-17V5 and H-225M helicopters landed at the Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, enhancing the PAF’s capacity to deliver essential relief supplies to remote and inaccessible areas. According to Philippines News Agency, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo emphasized that the addition of these helicopters significantly strengthens the PAF’s aerial relief capabilities, ensuring more efficient delivery of aid. The PAF has been actively involved in

Ilocos Norte: Local governments in Ilocos Norte have stepped up efforts to implement anti-littering measures during the observance of ‘Undas’, or All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days from November 1-2. Joegie Jimenez, provincial pollution control officer, on Friday said there are garbage collectors and youth volunteers on standby around the cemeteries. According to Philippines News Agency, Jimenez underscored the importance of instilling discipline among the people such as throwing out garbage properly and practicing waste segregation, citing the clean-up drives and promotion of 3Rs or the so-called ‘reuse, reduce, and recycle’ in every home. “It is not yet too late