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India’s 78th Independence Day marked in Hanoi

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam held a celebration to mark the 78th Independence Day of India (August 15, 1947-2024) in Hanoi on August 16. Vietnam and India set up diplomatic ties in 1972 and elevated the relations to a comprehensive strategic partner…

PBBM appoints Negros solon as TESDA chief

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Bantug Benitez as the new head of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Malacañang announced Friday.

In a statement, …

Durian export value set to reach 3.5 billion USD this year

Given favourable conditions, agricultural experts predict that durian exports will grow in the remaining months of the year, potentially pushing the total value to 3.5 billion USD by the year’s end. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural …

GSIS maintains ISO certification; assures best customer experience

MANILA: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) successfully maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after a revalidation audit.

In a news release on Friday, GSIS president and general manager Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso said digitization, such a…

Trash for school, household essentials project fosters cooperation

LAOAG CITY: Residents of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte have shown overwhelming support for the local government’s waste management efforts by participating in the ‘Palit-Basura’ (trash exchange) program that allows them to swap discards for school and hou…