Fire razes almost P1-M worth of religious items, candles in Manaoag

MALASIQUI: Almost PHP1 million worth of religious items and candles from 10 stores in front of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag in Pangasinan province were totally damaged by a fire Thursday night.

‘It was very near the Basilic…

Higher demand observed in the BSP bill auction

MANILA: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said total demand for its 28-day and 56-day debt papers increased to PHP148.55 billion.

In a statement on Friday, the central bank said it continued to lower the total volume offering for the BSP bill auc…

Memorial service held for US peace activist Merle Evelyn Ratner

Hanoi: The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on February 16 held a memorial service in Hanoi for US peace activist Merle Evelyn Ratner, a close friend of Vietnam, who passed away earlier this month.

The event was connected with many si…

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 …