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Tourism in Vietnam continues to boom as the nation attracted more than twelve million foreign tourists in the first half of this year, according to a news report by VnExpress. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface… Vietnam received 12.3 million international visitors in the first six months of the year, a 14.9%…

Following the disturbing ballistic missile launch of Communist China into the Pacific Ocean, the United States reaffirmed its support for the Philippines, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin. Symbolically, the new US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton issued an official statement. To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the report of the Manila…

A survey conducted by the office Las Piñas City Representative Mark Santos revealed more than eighty percent of local residents favor the dismantling of the C-5 Quirino Flyover to make way for the delayed LRT-1 Cavite Extension project, according to a news report by the Manila Standard. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Standard report. Some parts in…

Recently in the City of Parañaque, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested three Chinese nationals – two fugitives and one overstaying individual – according to the announcement by the authorities. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the BI’s announcement. Some parts in boldface… In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intensify the country’s…

Customers of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) are able to withdraw and deposit cash at grocery, convenience stores and other commercial joints thanks to the a newly launched campaign between the bank and over a thousand partner stores, according to a news report by GMA News. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the report of GMA News. Some parts in boldface… The…

In recognition of its support and implementation of the Adopt-An-Estero and Waterbody Program last year, the City Government of Muntinlupa was honored with the Steward for Waterways Sustainability Award, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Muntinlupa is notably the only local government unit (LGU) in the National Capital Region (NCR) to receive the award. To put things in perspective,…

Several business executives and investors from the United States are set to visit the Philippines next week to explore investment opportunities in the nation’s infrastructure sector, energy sector, and more, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin. The American investors will engage with their Filipino counterparts during the planned 5-day trade mission. To put things in perspective,…