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Cargo ship capsizes off Scarborough; 13 Filipino crew rescued

Manila, Jan. 23 -- A Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel carrying Filipino crew members capsized near the Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc). In a report on Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said ... Read More


Ejercito denies neglect, cites procedural limits in ethics cases

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito on Friday denied allegations of neglect in acting on ethics complaints, saying the panel is procedurally barred from conducting hearings as it has not... Read More


DSWD enjoins Filipinos to support National Autism Consciousness Week

Manila, Jan. 23 -- As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for inclusive development for persons with disabilities, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian enjoined the publ... Read More


Sharmin Academy admin officer arrested over child abuse

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Police have arrested an administrative officer of Sharmin Academy in Naya Paltan area in Dhaka over allegations of physically and mentally abusing a four-year-old student. Pabitra K... Read More


PBBM pushes higher education reforms to expand access, improve quality

Manila, Jan. 23 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday advanced higher education reforms aimed at expanding access and improving quality through the rollout of major initiatives in Laoag City.... Read More


14th Party Central Committee's 23-strong Inspection Commission elected

Hanoi, Jan. 23 -- The 14th Party Central Committee's Inspection Commission, comprising 25 members, was elected on January 23. The election results were announced by Politburo member and National Assem... Read More


Vietnam showcases education cooperation at Hong Kong expo

Hong Kong, Jan. 23 -- The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong (China) opened a booth at the 35th Education and Careers Expo, which is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Cent... Read More


Phu Quoc tourism heats up in 2026 with near-full bookings

An Giang, Jan. 23 -- Tourist arrivals to the Phu Quoc special zone have surged since the start of 2026, far outpacing last year's figure, with the island bracing for a deluge of visitors during the Lu... Read More


14th National Party Congress adopts Resolution

Hanoi, Jan. 23 -- At its closing session on the afternoon of January 23, the 14th National Party Congress unanimously adopted its Resolution, reaffirming core assessments of the implementation of the ... Read More


AFP reiterates commitment to fighting extremism at all fronts

Manila, Jan. 23 -- With the conviction of the Tacloban court of two militant activists for terrorism financing, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday reiterated its commitment to protect... Read More