Philippines surpasses 4 million foreign tourist mark
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has welcomed over four million foreign travelers as of the near-end of September, announced the Department of Tourism (DOT).
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‘Pass-through’ fees suspension to lower prices of goods
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers should expect a decrease in prices of basic commodities after President Marcos ordered local government units (LGUs) to stop collecting “pass-through” fees from motor vehicles transporting goods or merchandise, a truckers group said on Saturday.
UP experts discover fossil gastropods in Masungi
MANILA, Philippines — Experts from the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP-NIGS) on Friday said that the fossils of gastropods discovered in Masungi Georeserve’s limestones in Baras, Rizal could be the “first and oldest” fossil record of its kind in the country.
Pinoy marine scientists’ help sought in assessing West Philippine Sea damage
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will need the help of Filipino scientists to assess the damage allegedly made by Chinese vessels to the corals and other marine resources in the West Philippine Sea.
TNT, Bolts ready for EASL
It’s all systems go as EASL’s first home-and-away season reels off on Oct. 11 with PBA Governors Cup champion TNT taking on the Chiba Jets at the Funabashi Arena, less than an hour’s drive from Tokyo. The other PBA team playing in EASL is Meralco with the Bolts making their debut against B-League champion Ryukyu Golden Kings in Okinawa on Nov. 11.
RHJ, Jordan 5 snap Gilas’ streak
MANILA, Philippines — Just like in their recent PBA titular duel, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was a cold-blooded killer against coach Tim Cone and Justin Brownlee.
Bolts reel to another loss
MANILA, Philippines — Morocco’s Faith Union Sport (FUS) sent Meralco to the brink of a total shutout in the Doha International Basketball Championship with a 75-56 beating in Friday night’s classification game.
Marcos reappoints Herbosa to DOH
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has reappointed Teodoro Herbosa as secretary of the Department of Health, and named former military chief Andres Centino as presidential assistant for maritime concerns.