Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has a total area of more than 106,646 hectares. Its core, Nui Chua National Park, covers 15,752 hectares and consists of three natural areas of forest, sea and semi-desert, i…
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Bukidnon turns over P22-M housing units to indigent residents
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The Bukidnon provincial government on Thursday handed over 67 houses worth PHP22.5 million to indigent beneficiaries, including those who lost their homes in a fire last month.
Governor Rogelio Neil Roque said the initiative is a…
Thailand PM to visit PH this year: foreign minister
MANILA: Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to visit the Philippines within the year, his foreign minister announced Thursday.
In a press conference in Makati City, visiting Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said the two gove…
Bukidnon hosts PH’s first conference on IP education
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The Philippines’ first higher education conference on indigenous peoples (IPs) opened on Thursday in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province, intending to bring IP knowledge and practices in modern industry integration.
Dr. Hazel Jean…
AFP demands P60-M from China over damage, losses in Ayungin clash
MANILA: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (A.F.P) on Thursday said it has demanded PHP60 million from China as payment for the equipment damage and losses incurred from the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) harassment of Manila’s rotation and resupply missi…
Bicol aims for 20 gold medals at 2024 Palarong Pambansa
LEGAZPI CITY: Some 749 athletes, coaches, and other delegates from the Department of Education (DepEd) in Bicol Region are now ready for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa to be hosted by Cebu City from July 9 to 16.
In a press conference here, DepEd Bicol R…
DOJ: Teves team seen to fully exhaust appeal period on extradition
MANILA: The camp of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is expected to exhaust the 30-day period to appeal the decision of Timor-Leste’s court approving the Philippine government’s request for his extradition, the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
DOJ: Almost 12K PDLs freed, jail congestion rate down to 239%
MANILA: The release of nearly 12,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) resulted in a significant decrease in the congestion rate of the country’s prison facilities, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.
This is a result of the Marcos admini…
BI launches online special study permit application
MANILA: Foreign students who are looking to study in the country can now apply for a special study permit (SSP) online.
In a news release Thursday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it has launched the online application for SSP.
Immigra…