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PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 38 areas

MANILA: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 38 areas across the country on Thursday.

Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Wednesday, the follow…

Comelec disqualifies Mamba as Cagayan governor

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Manuel Mamba as governor of Cagayan province in relation to the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE).

In a decision released on April 24, 2024, the Comelec First Division disqualified …

Digital transformation events for banking sector slated for May

Hanoi: The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a series of events focusing on digital transformation in the banking sector, scheduled for May 8 in Hanoi.

This initiative aligns with the goals of the National Digital Transformation Programme until 2…

Vietnam eliminates malaria in 46 provinces, cities

Hanoi: Vietnam has eliminated malaria in 46 provinces and centrally-run cities as of the end of last year, and is determined to eradicate the disease by 2030, according to official data.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) commemorates World Malaria …