Death toll in Davao de Oro landslide climbs to 96

DAVAO CITY: The death toll of the recent massive landslide in Barangay Masara, Maco town in Davao de Oro has climbed to 96, the municipal government announced Friday night.

At least 18 people are still missing, it added in a public post.

On Thursday…

Water conservation measures reinforced at Army camp in Capiz

ILOILO CITY: Water conservation measures are already in place in Camp General Macario Peralta Jr., one of the biggest camps of the Philippine Army, in Jamindan, Capiz, according to the 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs Office (3DPAO) on Friday.

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YouTube counts 2.7B active users as it turns 19

ISTANBUL: YouTube, the world’s biggest video-sharing platform with over two billion active users, turned 19 this month.

Founded on Feb. 14, 2005 by three entrepreneurs, it was acquired by the technology giant Google for USD1.65 billion slightly over …

Bacolod City aids unlicensed tricycle operators secure permits

BACOLOD CITY: This city government assists unlicensed operators and drivers to legitimize their operations as thousands of passenger tricycles ply the roads without the necessary permits.

Data on Friday showed that 2,375 of the 4,647 registered motor…

Quang Ninh to have 62 new tourism products in 2024

Quang Ninh: The northern border province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Site Ha Long Bay, plans to put 62 new tourism products into operation in 2024 to increase experiences, extend the length of stay, and promote the …

PH positions as shopping powerhouse in ASEAN

MANILA: A mall operator is positioning the Philippines as the next shopping hub in Southeast Asia as more luxury fashion brands become more interested in setting up shops in the country.

Ayala Malls vice president Maria Aurora Legarda told reporters …

Cebu City Skywalk demolished to give way for BRT construction

CEBU CITY: One of the two skywalks along Osmeña Boulevard was demolished Friday to pave the way for the construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project.

Although the beams of the main structure comprising two separate concrete footbridges an…