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Aging trend accelerates; global elderly population now tops 8 billion
ISTANBUL– The global population aged 65 and over has nearly doubled to 10.3%, and this trend is expected to continue. The world’s population, which continues to grow at varying rates in different regions, has already surpassed 8 billion people. According to the UN Population Fund’s (UNFPA) “2024 State of World Population Report,” global population dynamics…
Pinoys expect to experience first PH cable car ride in 2028
FIRST CABLE CAR. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary Timothy John Batan presents the agency’s projects and programs during the Build Better More Infrastructure at the National Government Administrative Center at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac on Thursday (July 11, 2024). Batan said the country’s first cable car service may operate in 2028. (PNA photo by…
BOI approves nearly P1-trillion projects in first half of 2024
The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved nearly PHP1 trillion worth of projects in the first six months of the year. In a statement, the agency said the approved projects’ total value amounting to P950 billion is 36% higher than the P698 billion approved in the same period in 2023. The BOI targets P1.3 billion to P1.5…
BSP warns against scams
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has reminded the public to be more vigilant against scams using artificial intelligence (AI) to create or manipulate fake videos and audio to make them appear more believable. “Perpetrators of these fraudulent activities post AI-manipulated content on social media to spread false information about organizations, officials, and persons, including the central…
Bicol Police arrest nearly 2,600 fugitives, NPA rebels in H1
POLICE VISIBILITY. Personnel of the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) conduct bike patrol along Legazpi City Boulevard in this undated photo. PRO5 arrested 2,590 wanted persons and 77 New People’s Army members from January to June this year, it said Thursday (July 11, 2024). (Photo from Brig. Gen. Dizon’s Facebook page) LEGAZPI CITY — The Police Regional…
Pagudpud to plant 50K coconut seedlings
TREE OF LIFE. Coconut plantations are being expanded in Pagudpud town, Ilocos Norte province for processing in the future. The local government unit aims to plant 50,000 seedlings this year. (PNA file photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY – The local government unit of Pagudpud is calling on individuals or groups in this coastal town to plant…
Pangasinan archdiocese sets fluvial procession, Prayer for peace
PRAYER FOR PEACE. Archbishop Socrates Villegas of the Lingayen-Dagupan Archdiocese in this file photo on Friday (July 12, 2024) announced the holding of a rosary fluvial procession and prayer gathering in Infanta town, Pangasinan on July 16 amid the ongoing conflict in the West Philippine Sea. He said that despite the maritime dispute the Filipinos and Chinese…
PH reiterates firm resolve to protect its sovereignty against China’s coercion
The Philippines has reiterated its firm resolve to remain steadfast against China’s territorial territorial encroachments that undermine its sovereignty over its exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año made this vow as Manila marks the 8th anniversary of the historic Arbitral Award on the South China Sea on Friday. “For the Philippines — notwithstanding the challenges…
PH flagship mass transport projects seen to boost tourism
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said the mass transportation projects the government will undertake shortly are expected to greatly boost the country’s tourism ijndustry. “Improving and modernizing our transport systems will be crucial at ensuring tourists enjoy their vacations that start with travel to and from their homes,” he said at the recent Travel Madness Expo 2024…
CCC: LDF Board hosting is proof of world confidence in PH
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) said selection of the Philippines as host of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board reflects the world community’s confidence in the Philippines’ leadership under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement, CCC Vice-Chairman and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje said the decision is a significant step in the global fight against climate change. “As a…