PBBM kicks off Handa Pilipinas 2023 Visayas Leg on Supertyphoon Yolanda’s 10th anniversary

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr., together with DOST Sec. Renato U. Solidum Jr. (right, foreground), inspects various technologies and innovations laid out during the Opening Ceremony of the Handa Pilipinas 2023 Visayas Leg on November 8, 2023 at the Summit Hotel in Tacloban City, Leyte. (Screenshot from RTV Malacañang Youtube channel) The Visayas Leg…

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Albay sets up tourist viewing points to see Mayon’s beauty, fury

LEGAZPI CITY – The number of local and foreign visitors arriving in Albay province has lately doubled as many want to witness Mayon Volcano’s increasing volcanic activities. Night photos of the volcano’s glowing summit because of the red-hot lava flowing from the crater have been circulating on social media. On June 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) placed Mayon under Alert…

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DOST R02 and PLGU Batanes collaborate, provide S&T projects for Tourism industry in Batanes

Basco, Batanes – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho Mabborang together with DOST- 02 Regional Director Virginia G. Bilgera and their team visited the office of Governor Marilou Cayco Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Batanes for Smart and Sustainable Projects supporting the Tourism Industry today, May 11,…

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PBBM: PH ON THE ROAD TO POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

The Philippines has shifted its focus from recovering post-pandemic to transforming its economy, which would increase local production and bring in more investment, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. Speaking during the 10th Asia Summit in Singapore, President Marcos recalled the lessons the Philippines has taken from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the need…

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Canada to resume fund support for UN agency for Palestine refugees

TORONTO – Canada has announced it will resume support to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after a decision to pause funding because of Israeli allegations. Several countries, including the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Canada have initially suspended funding to the agency that was established in 1949 to cater to Palestinian…

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Manila hosts Earth Hour 2024, calls for residents’ participation

The Manila City government encourages its residents and the public in general to participate in this year’s Earth Hour the city will host. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna led the event’s launch on Tuesday at the Bulwagang Villegas inside the Manila City Hall. The event was attended by representatives from World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, Climate Change Commission and several other agencies….

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