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79 deaths in first 17 days of Sept as dengue situation takes turn for worse

Dhaka, Sept. 18 -- Bangladesh's dengue situation has taken a turn for the worse, with 79 deaths reported in the first 17 days of September, the highest monthly death toll so far this year. According ... Read More


Vietnamese national flag flies at 2026 Asian Games

Tokyo, Sept. 18 -- A welcome and flag-raising ceremony for the Vietnamese sports delegation to the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) was held at Fuji Plaza, Garden Pier, Nagoya Port of Japan, on the morni... Read More


UGC warns universities of action over disability rights violations, seeks compliance data by Sept 30

Panchkula, Sept. 18 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned universities and colleges of consequential action for failure to comply with statutory safeguards for persons with disabilities... Read More


Nearly P11/liter fuel price hike seen next week

Manila, Sept. 18 -- Domestic fuel prices are likely to increase by as much as PHP10.50 per liter due to the sustained escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Citing price developments in the Asian... Read More


Penafrancia Festival: 17 CamSur, Masbate towns get holiday

Manila, Sept. 18 -- Malacanang has declared a special non-working day in 17 municipalities in Camarines Sur and Masbate on Friday to celebrate the Penafrancia Festival. Executive Secretary Ralph Rect... Read More


Top leader's attendance at UNGA 81 debate affirms Vietnam's commitment to multilateral cooperation: ambassador

New York, Sept. 18 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam's participation in the High-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nati... Read More


Baguio steps up crackdown on cigarette, vape sellers

Manila, Sept. 18 -- The city government is intensifying the enforcement of its anti-smoking and vaping ordinance, with cigarette sellers facing closer scrutiny as authorities seek to limit access to t... Read More


Lanao Sur police lauds support units for peaceful BPE

Manila, Sept. 18 -- Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO) Director, Col. Caezar Cabuhat, on Thursday lauded the police augmentation force for its significant role in maintaining law and orde... Read More


High value sapling selection needed to plant 25 crore trees: Sa Ching Prue Jerry

Dhaka, Sept. 18 -- CHT Affairs Minister Sa Ching Prue Jerry on Friday underlined the need for selecting high value plants under the plan for planting 25 crore trees in five years. Addressing a discus... Read More


P5-B DHSUD budget seen to sustain affordable housing programs

Manila, Sept. 18 -- The proposed PHP5.088-billion budget of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is expected to sustain government programs for affordable housing, subsidi... Read More