Thailand is confident that it will host a successful 2025 SEA Games in three localities – Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla – from Dec 9-20, 2025, according to Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT).Governor of the SAT Gongsak Yodmani said at a conference on…
The 32nd Southeast Asian Games came to an end on Wednesday night, with Vietnam ranking top place in the medal tally and Thailand announced as the next host of the region’s biggest sports competition.Addressing the closing ceremony at Morodok Techo Nat…
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) has reminded the public to always check with local authorities or residents about any potential dangers before swimming or diving in unfamiliar waters, after the reported proliferation of…
After hiking key rates for nine consecutive rate setting meetings since May 2022, Philippine monetary authorities on Thursday maintained the Bangko Sentral ng Pilpinas’ (BSP) policy rates due mainly to deceleration of inflation rate. Thus, the overnig…
Fuel surcharge is further reduced from Level 5 to Level 4 in June, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said Thursday. Depending on the distance, the fuel surcharge under Level 4 may range from PHP117 to PHP342 for domestic flights; and from PHP385 to PH…
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Oriental on Thursday announced that the dead pigs reported in Dauin town last week have tested negative for African swine fever (ASF). This was shown in laboratory results from the Bureau of Animal Indu…
Bago City, the top rice-producing local government unit in Negros Occidental and Western Visayas, has begun preparations to counter the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon that could cut farm yield. Known as the rice granary of the province for …
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday highlighted how the use of biofertilizers may help rice production in the country become much more balanced, sustainable and cheaper. During the Laging Handa public briefing, DA Undersecretary for Rice In…
Agusan del Norte’s provincial government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Thursday to build institutional and community resilience programs and services in the province. The MOU signing, held…
The local bourse’s main index reversed its course and fell on Thursday ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) rate decision announcement but the peso gained to a greenback due to correction. After a two-day rally, the Philippine Stock Exchang…
The Peace 911 has turned over 44 former members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in Paquibato district to the security sector during its recent 5th-anniversary celebration in Barangay Paquibato Proper here. In a statement Thursday, Maj. Gen. J…
The Philippines and the United States will expand air transport connectivity and modernize the two countries’ bilateral aviation partnership, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In a news release Thursday, the DOTr said during the PH…
