BUTUAN CITY (October 27) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has tapped local governments in Mindanao to take the lead in building and repairing classrooms, saying it’s time to “cut red tape” and get school projects done faster, especially in areas hit by disasters. Speaking during a ceremony in Butuan City on Friday, Marcos said the national government will download funds … [Read more...] about Marcos: LGUs can now build, fix classrooms to speed up projects
Malaysian investors keen on expanding business ties in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (October 27) — Malaysian business leaders are setting their sights on Mindanao as the next frontier for regional trade and investment, following a high-level networking mission organized by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) in Kuala Lumpur last week. Mindanao showcases investment potential Held on October 23 at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, the … [Read more...] about Malaysian investors keen on expanding business ties in Mindanao
Lingering rains to persist nationwide as October ends, says PAGASA
MANILA (October 27) — Cloudy skies and scattered rains are expected to continue across the Philippines through the end of October as three major weather systems converge over the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The northeasterly wind flow, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), and the … [Read more...] about Lingering rains to persist nationwide as October ends, says PAGASA
LPA spotted east of General Santos to bring rain over parts of Visayas and Mindanao
MANILA (October 26) — A low pressure area (LPA) was located about 210 kilometers east of General Santos City, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported in its 4 a.m. bulletin on Sunday. The weather disturbance, embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao, will bring … [Read more...] about LPA spotted east of General Santos to bring rain over parts of Visayas and Mindanao
Timor-Leste joins ASEAN as 11th member
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (October 26) — Timor-Leste has officially become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) following the signing of the Declaration on the Admission of Timor-Leste during the opening of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings on Sunday. The declaration was signed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, President … [Read more...] about Timor-Leste joins ASEAN as 11th member
