PNP cracks down on fake, smuggled cigarettes
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday ordered a crackdown on fake and smuggled cigarettes.
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NAITAS spearheads golf tourism in Guam
MANILA, Philippines — The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS), a prominent nationwide association that brings together travel agencies and tour operators from across the country, is making significant strides in promoting golf destinations in the Philippines and internationally.
Idle reservoirs eyed to boost water supply
MANILA, Philippines — The government is converting idle dams for irrigation into raw water sources for utility firms and districts to boost the country’s potable water supply, according to an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
P6.2 trillion budget for 2025 to be House priority – Speaker
MANILA, Philippines — After lawmakers have approved all of the priority bills of President Marcos, the next order of business for the House of Representatives will be the proposed P6.2-trillion national budget for 2025, Speaker Martin Romualdez disclosed yesterday.
Central Mindanao Eid'l Adha outdoor rites peaceful
COTABATO CITY — The outdoor Eid’l Adha congregational worship rites in Central Mindanao on Sunday morning were peaceful, capped off by clerics' call for worshippers to keep adhering to teachings on respect for other religions and harmony with non-Muslims.
Baguio’s battle vs illegal, unregulated water deep wells take multi-stakeholder tact
BAGUIO CITY — The city government of Baguio, through the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO), will soon collaborate with the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Cordillera Administrative Region (DENR-CAR) in the battle against illegal and unregulated deep wells.
Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — President Lai Ching-te warned cadets of Taiwan's military academy on Sunday that their biggest challenge was "the strong rise of China", which he said regards the "elimination" of the self-ruled island as a national cause.
Remogat stars as Gilas rules 5th leg of FIBA U-23 Asia tilt
MANILA, Philippines -- Rey Remogat starred as Gilas Pilipinas scored a breakthrough leg title in the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 Nations League Asia 2 Conference.