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Undas 2024: Police Seize Thousands of Banned Items at Manila, QC Cemeteries

On All Saints’ Day, or Undas, police in Manila and Quezon City confiscated thousands of prohibited items from visitors at local cemeteries. Seized items included knives, lighters, matchboxes, cigarettes, vapes, and even plastic cards. By Friday afternoon, police collected 1,217 banned items from Manila North Cemetery, 946 from Manila South Cemetery, and more in Quezon […]
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Huge Typhoon Leon Slams Taiwan: Markets Closed, Power Outages, and One Dead

Typhoon Leon, the biggest storm to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, crashed into Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, causing massive shutdowns and major disruptions. Schools, businesses, and even financial markets are closed as the typhoon brings fierce winds and heavy rain across the island. Leon has knocked out power for almost half a million […]
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Disney Cruise Line’s First Asia-Based Ship Unveils ‘Disney Imagination Garden’ – Here’s What You’ll Find!

MANILA, Philippines — Excitement is building as Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, prepares for its big debut in Asia! One of the most magical places on this ship is the Disney Imagination Garden – a dreamy spot packed with amazing Disney touches inspired by 100 years of beloved stories. At the heart of […]
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UAE Companies to Stop Hiring People Overstaying as Amnesty Ends

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – As the UAE’s two-month amnesty program ended on October 31, 2024, new rules now tell companies to stop hiring people who have overstayed their visas. Ambassador Alfonso A. Ver, along with Consul General Marford M. Angeles, announced this on Tuesday evening, October 29, as they organized a flight home for […]
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Pentagon Confirms North Korean Troops Seen in Russia’s Kursk

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday that around two thousand North Korean soldiers are moving toward Russia’s Kursk region, and a small number have already arrived. Officials are concerned these soldiers might be used to fight Ukrainian forces. Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder said, “We believe Russia may plan to use these North […]
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Filipino Tourists in Switzerland Soar by 600%, and Monaco Hopes to Attract More Pinoys Through Paris

Switzerland and Monaco are both eager to see more Filipino tourists, with Switzerland already experiencing a major boom in Filipino arrivals since the pandemic. In an interview during TravMedia’s International Media Marketplace Asia 2024 in Singapore last October, Nazrul Jumahat, Switzerland Tourism’s Marketing & Communications Manager for Southeast Asia, shared exciting news. Switzerland recorded a […]
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