MANILA, — Good news! The historic Intramuros has been crowned as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction in the World Travel Awards for 2024. Acclaimed as Asia’s premier world city destination, Intramuros’ achievement is a testament of our rich history and vibrant culture. The Philippines recently hosted for the first time the 31st World Travel Awards 2024. The…
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, September 4, directed all relevant government agencies to immediately address the needs of Filipinos affected by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng. During a situation briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), President Marcos assured that the government is managing the aftermath of Enteng…
On August 19, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) RO2 thru the PSTOBatanes, in partnership with Isabela State University, Batanes State College, and the LocalGovernment Unit of Basco, launched the SMART BASCO LOQALINK project at the BascoLighthouse. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform Batanes particularly themunicipality of Basco into a smart and sustainable…
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – Isang mang-aawit mula sa Nueva Vizcaya ang nagbigay ng karangalan at rekognisyon sa lalawigan matapos makasungkit ng gold at silver medals sa World Championships of Performing Arts kamakailan. Si Blezzie Tiken, isang 4th year student ng Nueva Vizcaya State University ay nagpakita ng kanyang kahanga-hangang talento sa larangan ng pagkanta sa…
Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. of the Department of Science and Technology said that the DOST is prioritizing the strengthening of its relationship with local stakeholders and academic institutions to increase the chances of various research and development (R&D) projects being commercialized and used by local communities. “The job of DOST is to really sustain…
MANILA — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has called on local government units (LGUs) nationwide to establish their local 911 command centers and prepare for an anticipated increase in typhoons this year due to the La Niña weather pattern. Abalos, speaking at the recent “Emergency 911 (E911)…
QUEZON CITY, — The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) received the prestigious “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair Special Award” for its outstanding contributions and achievements as a pioneer agency in the “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) service initiative. (Photos: PHLPost Corporate Communications Division) Postmaster General and CEO Luis D. Carlos accepted the award on behalf of PHLPost at a…
MANILA —In an earnest effort to make room for tourism, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. moved the celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day from August 21 to August 23, creating a longer weekend for working Filipinos to take a break with their families elsewhere. The amendment to the country’s holiday list was made official via Proclamation No….
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was all praises for the Philippines, especially two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, who brought pride not only to the country but also to Southeast Asia for winning two gold medals. “I should say, by the way, that, and you know, these things do matter. There’s just something very impressive about…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honored 22 Filipino Olympians on Tuesday in a solemn ceremony at Malacañan Palace, where he awarded a total of PhP50 million in cash, Medals of Merit, and Presidential Citations. “Kami naman nagpapasalamat sa inyong lahat. Dahil bukod sa medalya – but but of course, you know, Caloy … your performance…
