Typhoon Yagi entered the East Sea on September 3, becoming the third storm in the sea so far this year, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHF). As of 7am, the eye of the storm was at about 18.4 degrees North lati…
Day: September 3, 2024
National Day celebrated around the world
Various solemn ceremonies were held around the world on September 2 to mark the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945-2024) and the 55th anniversary of the implementation of President Ho Chi Minh’s Testament.
Source: Vietnam…
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 1 million tourist arrivals during national holiday
During the 4-day National Day holiday, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 1 million domestic and international tourist arrivals, a year-on-year increase of 2 per cent. During the holiday, many museums in the city offered free tickets for residents and student…
Moscow community music competition spotlights significance of National Day
A community music competition was held in Moscow on September 2 to celebrate the 79th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – 2024), featuring over 40 performances by amateur artists.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
NAPC basic sector now represented in DRRM councils
MANILA: Basic sectors are now represented in disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation efforts through decision-making and targeted interventions.
This was after National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary Lope Santos III approved memorand…
DOH-Soccsksargen reports 2 suspected mpox cases
KORONADAL: Health authorities in the Soccsksargen Region have alerted the public to the possibility of mpox infections in two individuals exhibiting symptoms of the disease.
‘We have activated the surveillance unit and identified their close contacts…
DepEd warns public vs. fake P8K, P5K cash aid for students
MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) warned the public on Tuesday against fake cash aid for students circulating online.
The fake announcements promise to provide elementary to college students with cash assistance of PHP5,000 and PHP8,000 in …
Cebu City monitors e-game hubs as possible POGO fronts
CEBU: The local government here will go down to the e-games and internet-based entertainment hubs operating in the capital city to ensure they are not used as front for Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs).
In a press conference on Tuesday, …
Bangladesh seeks UN support for ‘voluntary return’ of Rohingyas
DHAKA: Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate and incumbent Bangladesh transitional government chief, has sought the support of the United Nations for the “voluntary return” of Rohingya refugees who are currently sheltering in the country’s southeastern Cox…