US to provide oil spill response training for PH

MANILA: The United States government is providing an oil spill response training to the Philippines on top of its ongoing support in the Bataan recovery efforts.

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) will fund the training slated Octobe…

Zubiri proposes creation of tourism cabinet cluster

MANILA: Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri is proposing the establishment of a cabinet cluster focused on addressing issues within the tourism industry, particularly in renowned destinations like Siargao and Palawan.

In a news release on Friday, Zubiri sugge…

PH presence in Escoda Shoal backed by UNCLOS: PCG

MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday asserted that the presence of their ships in Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is backed by international laws.

In a statement, PCG spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela said t…

Sweden confirms first case of mpox variant outside of Africa

LONDON: Sweden on Thursday reported its first case of the more contagious variant of mpox outside of Africa, local media reported.

‘The case is the first that has been diagnosed outside the African continent,’ Olivia Wigzell, acting director general …

CSC Antique to embark on tree growing for cause

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Field Office in Antique is inviting concerned national government agencies, institutions, and all those interested to join the tree growing for a cause activity set on Sept. 19 at Sitio Catway…

Archipelagic sea lanes bill to boost PH management of maritime zones

MANILA: The enactment of the Archipelagic Sea Lanes (ASL) bill will further boost the Philippines’ capability to govern its vast maritime domains, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said on Friday.

“The NTF-WPS recognizes t…

6/42 Lotto bettor in Laguna wins P19.6-M jackpot

MANILA: A lone bettor from Laguna province bagged the PHP19.6 million jackpot of Thursday night’s Lotto 6/42 draw.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in a news release on Friday, said the ticket with the winning numbers 21-11-30-16-19-…