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10 Indonesians with P398M tobacco products aboard vessel nabbed in Tawi-Tawi
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 22 February)—Ten Indonesian nationals with P398 million worth of undocumented tobacco products were apprehended on February 1 in the sea off Tawi-Tawi, belated reports from the Naval Forces Western Command (NFWM) said. Lt. Chester Ross Cabaltera, public affairs officer, said in a press release and subsequent phone interview that the National […].....»»
El Niño starts to dry up wells in Tawi-Tawi island villages
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi (MindaNews / 8 February)—For the month of January, raindrops in the village of Lumbus in Barangay Mandulan in this town have been scarce and the wells have started to dry up. Young boys usually fetching water had to sit on their empty containers, joining the queue to wait for an ample amount of […].....»»
11 trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
Eleven human trafficking victims have been rescued in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, the Naval Forces Western Mindanao reported yesterday......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 1100 GMT, April 19
CAIRO -- The Egyptian cabinet approved on Thursday the establishment of a special free zone to manufacture, maintain, and export marine yachts to meet standards on par with those of Europe and other international counterparts, according to a government statement. The special free zone, named the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats, will span 51,150 square meters south of Safaga town along the Red Sea coast, more.....»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Animal rescue heroes in Davao de Oro disaster zone
NOT only are first responders risking their lives in the search and retrieval efforts in Zone One, Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro, but also personnel from the Provincial Veterinary Office and other volunteer rescuers who are saving domestic animals trapped in the disaster zone......»»
Lawmaker wants Quiapo declared heritage zone
A congressman from Manila yesterday renewed his call for Quiapo to be declared as a “heritage zone” so that historical structures and old houses in the area could be preserved......»»
Car-free Eiffel Tower zone? Paris mayor faces resistance
Mayor Anne Hidalgo said to general surprise this week that she wants to push ahead with a project to kick out the cars and create a continuous garden between the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero esplanade......»»
DTI wants FTA with South Korea ratified by mid-year
The Department of Trade and Industry wants the free trade agreement between the Philippines and South Korea to be ratified by the middle of this year......»»
Resumption of FTA talks seen to spur higher EU investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority expects investments from European companies to increase with the resumption of the Philippines – European Union free trade agreement negotiations......»»
Recto wants to expand free education
The government should make fiscal space available to expand free education in the country, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, as he deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»
All residents in no-build zone prioritized for relocation
All residents in no-build zone prioritized for relocation.....»»
9-hour fire ravages Iloilo City s Heritage Zone, destroying iconic buildings
9-hour fire ravages Iloilo City s Heritage Zone, destroying iconic buildings.....»»
PRO-Zamboanga Peninsula establishes Wi-Fi zone
PRO-Zamboanga Peninsula establishes Wi-Fi zone.....»»
‘TOTAL BAN’ | Negros Occidental prohibits entry of hogs, pork products from Bacolod, other red zone areas
‘TOTAL BAN’ | Negros Occidental prohibits entry of hogs, pork products from Bacolod, other red zone areas.....»»
Zenless Zone Zero PS5 version in the works
HoYoverse has announced that its upcoming urban fantasy action role-playing game, Zenless Zone Zero, will have a PlayStation 5 version that is currently in development......»»
Metro3rd cities, towns create Northern Central Inter-Local Health Zone
Metro3rd cities, towns create Northern Central Inter-Local Health Zone.....»»
Regional growth centers eyed for pharma ecozones
Ecozone developers are looking at the provinces of Bulacan, Laguna, Tarlac and Cebu as areas for establishing pharmaceutical economic zones in the country, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority......»»
PEZA crafting guidelines for pharma ecozones
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is finalizing a set of guidelines covering the registration of pharmaceutical economic zones in the country......»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»