As many as 26 people have been found dead after an overloaded passenger boat capsized in a Philippine lake, while the search continues for those still missing, the Philippine coast guard said on July 28.Coast guard spokesman Rear Admiral
The Government of the Lao PDR stands firm and is committed for sustainable food systems transformation at the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UN FSS+2) with support from the Rome-based UN Agencies (FAO, IFAD, WFP), the UN
The Government of Japan is handing over equipment worth approximately USD 1.8 million for further enhancement of the fisheries sector in Laos through its Economic and Social Development Programme.This grant aid from Japan to Laos has provided equipmen…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Winrock International held a ceremony in Vientiane on Monday to commemorate the International Day against Human Trafficking – Jul 30.The purp…
More cough and cold medications, pain relievers, vitamins, and salbutamol inhalers, among other medicines, will be distributed to typhoon-hit areas in the Ilocos Region. In response to the call of Senator Imee R. Marcos, Regional Director Paula Paz Sy…
The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) has officially endorsed the nomination of the archaeologically important site, Tabon Cave Complex, and the whole of Lipuun Point in Quezon town, this province as a UNESCO (United Nations Education…
Visiting European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the European Union (EU) is looking into extending its underwater cable project to the Philippines. Von der Leyen shared this with the European and Filipino business commun…
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) station in Ligao City, Albay province reopened on Monday, providing an improved transportation experience and lower fare costs to passengers. Albay 3rd District Rep. Fernando Cabredo, in an interview, said the PN…
