HEADLINES: Aid rolls into Gaza as border crossing opens | Oct. 22, 2023
Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Sunday, October 22, 2023.
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Marcos abolishes NorthRail
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. abolished the North Luzon Railways Corporation (NorthRail) as the government-owned firm is «no longer achieving the objectives and purpose for which it was designed and created.»
A+EBA’s maiden Buildrite Cup kicks off today at CPA gym | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines - The inaugural Buildrite Cup of the Architects+Engineers Basketball Association (A+EBA) gets underway today at the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) gymnasium.
6 caught stealing construction materials
MANILA, Philippines — Six people accused of stealing P65,000 worth of construction materials were arrested in Quezon City on Friday.
Press Release - Bong Go helps recovering fire victims in La Paz, Agusan del Sur; seeks more livelihood opportunities for communtiies in crisis
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has continued his efforts to help boost the economic recovery of communities affected by calamities and other crises. His team delivered aid to fire victims in La Paz, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday, October 18.
Press Release - Bong Go provides aid to market vendors in Nagcarlan, Laguna
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go's outreach team, together with Mayor Elmor Vita and Councilor Rey Comendador, conducted a relief operation at the municipal gymnasium in Nagcarlan, Laguna on Tuesday, October 17.
Press Release - Senior citizens in Quezon City given a boost by Bong Go as he continues to advocate for the welfare of the elderly
The Office of Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, together with United Senior Citizens Partylist Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay, the Office of Senator Robin Padilla, and volunteer organizations, spearheaded an activity for senior citizens on Monday, October 16, during the United Senior Citizens Association-Quezon City (USCAQC) General Assembly held at White Twins Court, Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City.
Priority assistance assured for Filipinos from Gaza once Egypt reopens border
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Saturday that Egyptian authorities will give priority and assistance to Filipinos crossing from Gaza into Egypt as soon as the border reopens.