Batac City main road closes for bomb explosion drill

LAOAG CITY – The local government of Batac City in Ilocos Norte will close Washington Street, from the city hall to Quaioit Bridge, on Tuesday afternoon to give way to a bomb explosion simulation exercise.

In a public advisory on Monday, Mayor Alber…

PSA targets entire population for nat’l ID system by 2025

Manila: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) aims to put the entire Filipino population onboard the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) by next year.

“For next year, we were instructed to register all,” Emily Pagador, PSA Assistant Nation…

PBBM: We must do more to protect children

Manila: An emotional President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday urged the government and the public to take collective action and exert extra effort to eradicate cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).

In his speech during…

Typhoon Yagi wrecks Quang Ninh’s aquaculture

Super Typhoon Yagi swept over the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, leaving behind wrecks and heavy damages to the province’s aquaculture.

According to preliminary estimates, more than 2,400 aquaculture households have become empty-handed wi…

Mekong Delta region enjoys growing crop production

The Mekong Delta region’s cultivation sector has maintained good growth with increased production of major products, ensuring supply for domestic market and export.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the region’s…

Vietnamese lacquer art introduced in Paris

Vietnamese lacquer art, lacquer paintings and products are being introduced during an exhibition in Paris which opened on September 14.

The lacquer paintings and sculptures displayed in the exhibition hold a special aesthetic value, with marvellous…

Nearly 1.1 trillion VND raised for Yagi-hit victims

Individuals and collectives at home and abroad have donated nearly 1.1 trillion VND (44.4 million USD) to the Central Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to support people hit by Typhoon Yagi as of 5pm on September 15.

The Cen…

Nearly 1.1 trillion VND raised for Yagi-hit victims

Individuals and collectives at home and abroad have donated nearly 1.1 trillion VND (44.4 million USD) to the Central Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to support people hit by Typhoon Yagi as of 5pm on September 15.

The Cen…