CROWDED While data show a slight decline in tourist arrivals on Boracay Island, at least 1.7 million still visited the island from January to October this year, with huge crowds flocking to its beach area, shown here on Oct. 27, to enjoy the island
PHOTO FROM AFP/INQUIRER FILES MANILA, Philippines The number of active African swine fever (ASF) cases nationwide slightly increased towards the end of December 2024, based on the Bureau of Animal Industrys (BAI) tally. In a report, the BAI said 21