Day: May 18, 2024

Quezon City – The Board of Investments (BOI) has announced a substantial influx of approved investments totaling PHP2.36 trillion since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took office in July 2022 up to April 2024. The investments encompass 157 projects…

Bandar Seri Begawan – In celebration of International Museum Day 2024, the Museums Department’s Archaeology and Monument Division is hosting the “Pameran Manik: 1000 Tahun” (Beads Exhibition: 1000 Years) at the Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum. The e…

Lucena City – In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, the Quezon provincial police have arrested seven individuals and confiscated suspected shabu worth approximately PHP3.5 million. The operations, which spanned a 24-hour period, targeted mult…

Jeddah – The Brunei Darussalam Haj Pilgrim Management Office recently convened a Haj Management Preparation Meeting at the Joudyan Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The meeting aimed to address the logistics and medical preparations for the country’s Haj…

Washington, D.C. – A routine U.S. House committee meeting descended into turmoil Thursday night following an exchange over remarks about a lawmaker’s appearance. The incident occurred during a session intended to address a resolution to hold Attorney …

JEDDAH – A delegation from the Brunei Darussalam Haj Office, including administration and medical teams, has arrived in Saudi Arabia to commence preparations for the upcoming Hajj season. The team’s efforts will be focused in Jeddah, Madinah al-Munawa…

Manila – Patricia Mae Santor of the University of Santo Tomas clinched another gold medal at the Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) National Capital Region One For All-All For One tournament, held at the Teofilo Ildefonso Swimming Center in Malate…