Unlimited free watermelons, but leave the seeds

BANGUED: With the dry months approaching, made worse by El Niño, residents here find ways to quench their thirst while having fun.

A visit to Barangay Sappaac here can do the trick while helping farmers.

‘It was fun, different and a worth-it experie…

Record-high fake goods seizure in 2023 due to increased ops

MANILA: The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reported on Friday the value of seized counterfeit goods in 2023 hit a record-high of PHP26.86 billion.

These fake goods confiscated by the National Committee on Intellectual Proper…

IMF begins selection process for next managing director

ISTANBUL: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its executive board has initiated the selection process for its next managing director.

The IMF said the board has “adopted an open, merit-based, and transparent process” for the selection process,…

27 farmers’ coops get P11.9-M agri aid from BARMM

COTABATO CITY: Rice and corn production of 27 farmers’ cooperatives in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Special Geographic Area (BARMM-SGA) is expected to increase after the regional government’s aid of PHP11.9 million worth of vari…

Vietnam’s destinations, e-visa policy promoted in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: A workshop promoting Vietnam’s tourist destinations and e-visa policy took place in Hong Kong (China) on March 14.

Co-organised by the Vietnam Airlines branch in the region and the Society of IATA Passenger Agents Ltd (SIPA), the event gat…

50K expected at ‘Parada Dabawenyo’ on March 17

DAVAO CITY: An estimated 50,000 people are expected to attend the “Parada Dabawenyo” (Davaoeño Parade) here on Sunday.

Aaside from the massive crowd of attendees, there are 300 confirmed contingents and 41 bands invited, the Davao City Tourism Operat…

UAE ranked 7th globally in 2024 Gender Inequality Index

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a new global milestone in the field of gender balance by advancing to the seventh rank globally in the Gender Inequality Index 2024, issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), rising s…