Over 6.6K migrants died in 2023 trying to reach Spain – report

OVIEDO: 2023 was the deadliest year on record for those trying to irregularly migrate to Spain, according to a report published Tuesday by Walking Borders, with 6,618 people losing their lives.

The vast majority of the fatalities, 6,007, occurred on …

‘Bagsakan’ center to help Antique farmers to market products

BUENAVISTA: The Barbaza Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC) opened a consolidation center to help its members market their products.

Barbaza MPC agriculturist Jose De La Cruz, Jr., in an interview Wednesday, said the Agri-Produce Consolidation Center or …

Phu Yen: Tourism activities help protect coral reefs in Hon Yen island

Community-based tourism activities have helped protect coral reefs in Hon Yen island in the central province of Phu Yen, heard a workshop on January 10. The event, jointly held by the provincial Women’s Union, Tuy An district’s People’s Committee, an…

Cloudy skies, isolated rains continue to prevail across PHVietnamese, Chinese public security ministries strengthen cooperation

MANILA: The northeast monsoon or ‘amihan’ prevailing over Northern and Central Luzon, and the easterlies affecting the rest of the country will continue to bring cloudy skies with isolated rains showers over most parts of the country, the weather bure…

Cebu City mayor wants all hands on deck for Sinulog

CEBU CITY: Mayor Michael Rama on Wednesday ordered law enforcement agencies to strictly implement ordinances that would ensure orderliness and deter crimes now that the Sinulog celebration is near.

‘All the law enforcement arm, the Philippine Nationa…

Baguio declares acute gastroenteritis outbreak

BAGUIO CITY: The city government has declared an outbreak of gastroenteritis after reports started to pile since the holidays, with the numbers reaching around 1,602 as of 3 p.m. Wednesday.

‘I would like to officially declare that we have an outbreak…

Dabawenyos living along rivers, creeks warned vs. rainy, hot days

DAVAO CITY: The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) warned residents on Wednesday, especially those living near the rivers and creeks, for possible scattered rainfall due to easterlies.

In an interview, CDRRMO head Alfre…