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Elder artisan devotes life to keeping lanterns revolve

86-year old artisan Nguyen Van Quyen from Dan Vien village, Cao Vien commune in Hanoi’s outskirts district of Thanh Oai, is one of a few artisans mastering the art of making ‘den keo quan’ – a type of traditional revolving lanterns with ornamental fi…

129 Filipinos in Laos seek help amid cyber scam crackdown

MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said 129 Filipinos have sought government assistance following the crackdown on a suspected scam hub in Laos.

In a statement, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the DFA has se…

Ambassador presents credentials to Sri Lankan President

Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam has presented her credentials to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe who expressed his hope that the ambassador will support his country to become an attractive destination for international trad…

Albay town to boost ‘Karagumoy’ production for home decors

LEGAZPI CITY: The local government of Bacacay aims to increase the production of karagumoy or pandamus simplex to sustain the necessary raw materials and provide more livelihood opportunities to the residents.

Bacacay Mayor Edsel Belleza in an interv…

30 villages in Albay town get social healthcare services

LEGAZPI CITY: Residents from 30 villages in Bacacay, Albay on Friday received various government social, medical, and livelihood services during the one-day medical-dental mission called “Tarabangan Caravan” in Barangay 13.

Doctors from the Bureau of…