PH 10-month net FDI inflows reach USD6.5B

MANILA: The net value of inward direct investments by foreign investors into the Philippines amounted to USD6.5 billion from January to October 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported Wednesday.

The BSP said net foreign direct investment…

Ninh Thuan develops agritourism based on typical values

Ninh Thuan: Ninh Thuan’s arid climate and abundant sunlight have given a rise to distinctive agricultural products, providing an advantageous foundation for the south-central province to boost the development of agritourism.

The province boasts over …

Anniversary of first General Election Day to be celebrated with various activities

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on January 10 had a working session with relevant agencies, discussing the organisation of cultural and art activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s first General Election Day (January 6…

At least 3K cops to secure festivals in Iloilo, Aklan

ILOILO CITY: Close to 3,000 police officers from the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) will secure the staging of two major festivals in Aklan and Iloilo this month.

‘PRO 6 is all set with its security deployment plan for the upcoming Ati-Atihan Festiv…

Nat’l gov’t support to make Naga City projects possible in 2024

LEGAZPI CITY: Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion announced on Wednesday that the city has acquired a PHP1-billion fund for the construction of various infrastructure projects in 2024.

‘We do not need to spend our own money for the construction of variou…

Moc Chau highland – peaceful retreat for the holidays

Moc Chau district in the northern province of Son La is blessed with magnificent natural landscape and all-year-round cool climate, making the district an attractive destination for domestic and international tourists. The district is home to the wor…

26 elementary schools in Negros Occidental get learning tablets

BACOLOD CITY: Learners from 26 public elementary schools in Negros Occidental received some 1,076 learning tablets from the provincial government for better access to online learning resources.

Implemented under Project BONG or ‘Bata ang Ona sa Negro…