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Vietjet resumes five routes to Da Lat

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- Vietjet has resumed five air routes connecting Da Lat with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Vinh, and Da Nang as Lien Khuong International Airport in central Lam Dong province reo... Read More


4 more children die with measles-like symptoms; death toll reaches 922

, Aug. 19 -- Four more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday, bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 922 th... Read More


Dizon orders redesign of inlets along major roads in Metro Manila

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday ordered the redesign of inlets in major roads in Metro Manila to alleviate flooding in the region. ... Read More


Public kindergartens to function as normally since Sept 1 in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 19 -- Public kindergartens will function in Kyrgyzstan as normally since September 1, the Ministry of Education told AKIpress. It was announced earlier that schools, universities, co... Read More


Private sector employers may suspend work during weather disturbances

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Private sector employers may suspend work during typhoons, heavy rains, and other weather disturbances, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Wednesday. In Labor Advis... Read More


F2F classes suspended in over 9K schools amid 'habagat' rains

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Education's (DepEd) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) said 9,009 public schools suspended in-person classes on Wednesday. This is still due t... Read More


PAGASA: Another 200-mm rain burst still possible

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Another intense rainfall episode similar to the deluge that dumped more than 200 mm. of rain over Quezon City earlier this week cannot be ruled out as weather systems continue to en... Read More


Senators eye wider digital tools vs online threats to children

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senators on Wednesday moved to strengthen a proposed child online protection law by giving authorities wider access to digital evidence, undercover operations, and cross-border coop... Read More


Sikkim pushes AI-based online tourist permit system

Siliguri, Aug. 19 -- The Sikkim Government has reiterated its commitment to introducing a transparent, technology-driven and integrated online permit system aimed at streamlining tourist permit issuan... Read More


Marcos cites faster flood recession in Metro Manila amid 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 19 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that floodwaters in Metro Manila are receding faster and reaching lower levels, citing initial gains from the government's flood-con... Read More