Nui Chua – Ninh Thuan national park’s marine reserve safeguards biodiversity

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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Marcos distributes over P136-M cash aid in E. Visayas

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the distribution of over PHP136-million cash assistance to farmers and fishermen affected by the El Niño phenomenon in Eastern Visayas. Marcos led the distribution of government assistance in ...
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to RoK a success: FM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's freshly ended four-day official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) was a success, as seen in five aspects, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has told the media. Source: Vietnam News Agency
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Thailand conveys support for peaceful solutions in SCS

MANILA: The Thai government on Thursday called for 'dialogue and diplomacy' in the South China Sea (SCS) disputes amid rising tensions over the recent increase in Chinese activities in waters falling within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EE...
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PNP internal affairs body warns vs. poseur agents

MANILA: The Philippine National Police - Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) on Thursday warned the public against individuals posing as its agents to extort money as part of their "protection racket." IAS inspector general Brigido Dulay issued the wa...
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QC trike drivers’ income rises after LTO’s anti-‘colorum’ campaign

MANILA: The income of tricycle drivers in Quezon City has increased as a result of the government's anti-'colorum' and 'no plate, no travel' campaign in the city, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Thursday. In a statement, LTO Chief, Assistan...
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5 fugitives nabbed in Bicol manhunt ops

LEGAZPI CITY: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) reported on Thursday the arrest of wanted persons in the region under its two-day intensified operations against criminals. Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said the police authorit...
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Conference looks to connect Vietnam-Japan tourism

Travel firms in the central region were updated on the latest information on Japanese tourism at a conference held in Da Nang city on July 4. At the event, held by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) in the framework of the Vietnam - Japan ...
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DBM to release remaining P27-B health emergency allowance Friday

MANILA: Around PHP27 billion is set to be released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to settle all unpaid claims for the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) of healt...
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