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THE Department of Tourism (DoT) will push for its inclusion to the national government's Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) so that it can provide options on how to improve the protection and preservation of the country's legally protected areas, particularly in tourist hotspots.
BEVERLY HILLS, United States — The biggest auction of Diana memorabilia since the late British princess sold dozens of outfits months before her death gets underway in California this week, featuring a midnight blue tulle dress and a flamenco-style lace-up number.
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday identified the man who opened fire at a splash pad in suburban Detroit before taking his own life, but his motives remained unknown as investigators worked to determine if he left behind any hint of his plans.
MANILA, Philippines — At least two of eight suspended municipal mayors have voiced their sentiments, saying their suspension over the construction and operation of a vacation resort in the middle of Chocolate Hills in Bohol is unfair.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) commended lawmakers’ proposal to include the agency on the Protected Area Management Board of the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument.
MANILA, Philippines — A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to adjust the existing law governing the management and protection of the world-renowned Chocolate Hills.
Gilas is hoping against hope to make what appears to be an impossible dream come true in seeking a ticket to Paris at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on July 2-7. The Philippines is in a tough conclave with Georgia, Latvia, Brazil, Cameroon and Montenegro in the blitz competition where only one Olympic slot is up for grabs. In the prelims, the Philippines will play host Latvia on July 3 and Georgia on July 4. If Gilas finishes first or second, it advances to face the top two finishers from the other group in the knockout semis. Then, the winners slug it out for passage to Paris.
MANILA, Philippines — Damage to agriculture due to the strong El Niño has ballooned to P9.5 billion, the Department of Agriculture reported yesterday.
BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines — Three persons, believed to be treasure hunters, and a village official died from methane gas poisoning in a tunnel in Purok 3, Barangay Magsaysay Hill in this town on Monday.