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Dapitan City aims to boost economy by lifting travel ban for international tourists
DAPITAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – Dapitan City, the top tourist destination in Zamboanga Peninsula, received a significant boost in tourism after hosting the Foreign Armed Forces Attaché (FAFA) Corps from October 6 to 9, 2023, for the 2nd Semester FAFA Tour. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, under the leadership of Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.,…

Rizal Heritage Takes Centerstage During FAFAs Visit in Dapitan
Dapitan City- The City Government of Dapitan in partnership with Glorious Fantasyland takes the Foreign Armed Forces Attaches (FAFAs) and their families to one of Dapitan’s tourism highlight-the Rizal Heritage Tour on October 07, 2023 in Dapitan City. Mayor Seth Jalosjos of the City of Dapitan led the tour along with City Council Members commencing…

FAFAs Lauds Hosting of Dapitan and Zamboanga del Norte
Dapitan City- The Foreign Armed Forces Attaches (FAFAs) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) lauds the City Government of Dapitan and Province of Zamboanga del Norte for the hosting of the FAFAs dinner with Caribbean and Hawaii Theme at the Beach Front of Dakak Resort, Dapitan City on October 07, 2023. City and Provincial…

SOON, THE USE OF ‘MARIJUANA’ WILL BE LEGAL
ADVOCATES of marijuana or medical cannabis’ use should never lose hope as its legalization will happen soon. It has been 10 years since advocates and supporters of turning the plant into medicine, have been pushing at the Senate and House of Representatives the legalization of its use. Now, the bills filed are with the technical…

Philippines Top Classical Singers and Theater Actors graced FAFAs and AFP Visit in Dapitan City
Dapitan City- The country’s top classical singers and theater actors graced series of songs and performances during the visit of Foreign Armed Forces Attaches and Armed Forces of the Philippines in Dapitan City on October 06-08, 2023. Known for their great voices and the honor they brought to the country, Ms. Svetlana Jalosjos, the President…

PBBM NAMES RICE SMUGGLERS; VOWS TO RUN AFTER RICE PRICE MANIPULATORS
Showing his strong political will to put an end to rice smuggling in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bared on Wednesday the names of the rice smugglers who are destroying the flow of rice supply and demand in the market. In his speech during the rice distribution in Taguig City, President Marcos said…
PBBM ASSURES TO EXHAUST LEGAL REMEDIES IN THE DEATHS OF 3 FILIPINO FISHERMEN
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave his assurance on Wednesday that the government will exhaust all legal remedies available to determine what transpired surrounding the collision between a fishing boat and a still unidentified commercial vessel, resulting in the death of three Filipino fishermen on October 2. “We are deeply saddened by the deaths of…
BDO makes ‘revenge travel’ more affordable with stackable deals
With the “ber” months, which marks the beginning of the holiday season for Filipinos, many are already looking forward to having more “me time” to unwind. With the growing travel demand, the prices of flights and accommodations are expected to skyrocket. But is it still possible for Filipinos to push through with their revenge travel…

DOST REGIONAL OFFICE XII DIRECTOR HONORED
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director, Engr. Sammy P. Malawan was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) on September 30, 2023. The Regional Office Xll director, received the prestigious plaque in recognition of his remarkable achievements and contributions in the realm of public and government service….

PBBM PAVES THE WAY FOR NURSING UNDERBOARD GRADUATES TO WORK AS CLINICAL CARE ASSOCIATES
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the importance of “overcoming the handicaps” of the healthcare system in the Philippines by allowing nursing underboard graduates to work as clinical care associates. The President made the pitch during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday for the launch of the Clinical Care Associates (CCA) Upskilling Program, designed…