According to Philippines nominated for 4 esteemed awards at World Travel Awards 2023 | Inquirer News, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on October 25 that the Philippines is competing for four important categories from the esteemed World Travel Awards categories (WTA) 2023.The World's Leading Beach Destination, World's Leading Dive Destination, World's Leading Island Destination, and World's Leading Tourist Board categories are among those in which the nation is reportedly nominated, according to the Department of Tourism DOT.Every tourist's voyage ensures a lifetime of memories because of the natural beauty of our beaches, diving sites, and islands; the abundance of history, legacy, and culture; and the festivals, tastes, and experiences across the varied regions of the Philippines, according to DOT Secretary Christina Frasco.Over five million Filipinos have found productive work in the tourist business, according to the secretary of tourism.According to Philippines nominated for 4 esteemed awards at World Travel Awards 2023 | Inquirer News, WTA is an award-giving organization located in London that was founded in 1993 and is known as the Oscars of the travel industry.On three levels—national, regional, and international awards in several categories—it honors achievement in travel and tourism.The World's Leading Beach Destination and World's Leading Dive Destination, which it won in 2022, are titles that the Philippines is vying for again, according to Department of Tourism (DOT).In September, the archipelago was recognized by WTA as Asia's Leading Dive Destination for the sixth year running.Asia's Top Tourist Attraction title was recaptured by the ancient Walled City of Intramuros.On October 16, according to Philippines nominated for 4 esteemed awards at World Travel Awards 2023 | Inquirer News, voting for the WTA global category began and will close on November 17, United Kingdom time, at midnight.
According to VP Sara relays to Israeli envoy her condolences to people killed in Israel | Global News (inquirer.net), the Philippines' vice president, Sara Duterte, expressed her condolences to the families of those who had perished in Israel as a result of the country's continuing conflict with Hamas.VP Sara Duterte conveyed her feelings to Ilan Fluss, the Israeli ambassador to the Philippines, during their encounter. Fluss and Duterte first met in Pasig City's Department of Education.Also, according to VP Sara relays to Israeli envoy her condolences to people killed in Israel | Global News (inquirer.net), the Vice President expressed gratitude to Fluss for Israel's acknowledgement of Filipinos lost in the fighting. Because innocent civilians—especially children—are the main casualties, the Philippines would continue to seek a nonviolent solution to bring about enduring peace, the VP said.
Taiwanese elementary school campuses are currently seeing a surge in popularity for the "Carrot knife" toy, which has gained popularity recently on short video sites. Some parents are concerned that it will put schoolchildren's safety in danger. While the "Carrot Knife" has not been outright outlawed, the Ministry of Education has requested local governments and educational institutions to increase safety awareness and take note of any activities or materials that are not appropriate for children's physical or mental development.Read more: The "10th Dream-Building Project for New Immigrants and Their Children" will soon begin accepting applications MOE urges all schools to implement safety promotion to "Carrot Knife" that is popular among elementary school students.Photo reproduced from Tiktok"Carrot Knife" is a 3D printed plastic toy that looks like a knife. Several stationery producers have followed the trend and created a variety of "Carrot Knives," which are also highly well-liked by elementary school students. Parents may naturally be concerned since, although being made of plastic, the carrot knife can nevertheless readily puncture fruits with tough skin, such grapefruit and watermelon, with a little bit of power.In retaliation, the Ministry of Education has lately written to every county and local education bureau, urging them to emphasize campus safety messaging and drawing attention to games and other materials that are inappropriate for students' physical and mental growth in the classroom. If a student takes it to class, the teacher will hold it for a little while before returning it after class.
