Manila Pauses for June 24 Observance

To allow residents to fully celebrate Manila’s 453rd founding anniversary, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared June 24, 2024, a special non-working holiday in the city. This decision, formalized through Proclamation 599 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 19th, emphasizes the importance of civic participation and enjoyment of such occasions. Known originally as…

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Monsoon Showers Scattered Across Philippines

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasts partly cloudy to overcast skies with chances of isolated or scattered rain showers across most of the Philippines. This weather pattern is attributed to the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat.” Weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio confirmed that no storm is expected to enter the Philippine…

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Kuwait Warehouse and Housing Costs Ignited by Fire

The tragic Mangaf fire has sparked a much-needed conversation about real estate practices in Kuwait, particularly regarding “Bachelor Accommodation” and storage facilities. This event has forced both the government and private sector to re-evaluate and prioritize safety regulations, leading to a predicted overhaul of the current real estate landscape. One of the most immediate consequences…

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Housing Infraction Shutdown

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, toured the Hawalli region. The tour, part of ongoing security campaigns, aimed to address and eliminate residential violations. His Excellency Sheikh Al-Sabah declared a zero-tolerance policy towards violators exploiting workers for financial gain….

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