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P150 million Session Road redevelopment to be implemented in 2027
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The redevelopment of Session Road is...
P180-M drainage project to ease Baguio City Camp Lagoon
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government is working with...
Baguio reviews anti-bullying rules for stronger enforcement
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A legislative monitoring report on Baguio...
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DIDIPIO-OceanaGold turned over water system project
DIDIPIO – OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. (OGP) has officially turned over...
DOH outlines prevention efforts for heat exhaustion, stroke amid El Niño
By Chester Carlo M. Trinidad SAN FERNANDO CITY, La...
Families first in Leni’s 2028 finish line
Jason B. Neola, CMO-Public Information Division head NAGA CITY,...
Baguio City
P150 million Session Road redevelopment to be implemented in 2027
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The redevelopment of Session Road is set for implementation in 2027, with the city government preparing plans to improve pedestrian spaces, drainage and sewer systems, and traffic flow along one of Baguio’s major roads. City Engineer Richard Lardizabal said the project was previously funded at around...
P180-M drainage project to ease Baguio City Camp Lagoon
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government is working with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on a P180-million underdrainage project aimed at addressing flooding in Lagoon 1, one of the city’s low-lying areas where water from surrounding communities accumulates during heavy rains. City Engineer Richard Lardizabal said...
CAR
DSWD and World Bank review PCRP progress in the Cordillera
By Yvonne Gracious T. Elegado, Project Development Officer III CORDILLERA, Philippines — The Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP), a climate adaptation initiative of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program, underwent a...
Region 1
DOH outlines prevention efforts for heat exhaustion, stroke amid El Niño
By Chester Carlo M. Trinidad SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) Ilocos Center for Health Development reminded the public on October 6 to follow its heat health reminders as the risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke become apparent amid El Niño conditions...
Region 2
DIDIPIO-OceanaGold turned over water system project
DIDIPIO – OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. (OGP) has officially turned over the Didipio Water System to the community, completing its final infrastructure commitment under the 2013 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Construction began on February 8, 2023. The system sources raw water from Napagayan Creek, which forms part of the Napagayan Watershed,...
Region 3
Fisherfolk Raise Alarm Over VP Sara’s Silence on West Philippine Sea
By Ruben A. Veloria SUBIC, Zambales,Philippines – Fisherfolk from Zambales and Bataan expressed on Sunday deep alarm over allegations that Vice Pres. Sara Duterte and husband Manases Carpio, received millions of pesos from China-linked sources to remain silent in the face of Chinese harassment against Filipino fishers in the...
Region 4 (a-b)
Marinduque named one of three main sites for $5.3-M ISLA Project
By Kurt Lansangan BOAC, Marinduque, Philippines — Marinduque was selected as one of three main island sites for the Integrated Management of Small Island Landscapes and Seascapes (ISLA) Project alongside Camiguin and Panaon Island in Southern Leyte. During the project’s inception workshop held on Oct. 6 at the Provincial...
REGION 5
Families first in Leni’s 2028 finish line
Jason B. Neola, CMO-Public Information Division head NAGA CITY, Philippines — The betterment and welfare of families remain a top priority in the leadership of Mayor Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, as reflected in her 2028 Finish Lines vision, which places family well-being among the key areas of the city...
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Affordable protection for unexpected health challenges
]BDO Insure helps Filipinos prepare for the financial impact of a stroke, heart attack, or cancer diagnosis When talking with family and friends, conversations about favorite travel destinations, future plans, or life’s biggest dreams come easily. But when it comes to serious health risks, many become uncomfortable. Yet financial preparedness...
VIS-MIN
PRO 9 seizes ₱20.4 million suspected shabu, HVI arrested
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Police Regional Office (PRO) 9, under the leadership of Police Brigadier General Elmer E Ragay, Regional Director, intensified its campaign against illegal drugs with a successful joint buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrest of a High-Value Individual (HVI) and the seizure of approximately three kilograms...
Sports
Baguio City honors Trail Champion
BAGUIO CITY, Philip[pines — The city government of Baguio congratulates Elizabeth Dangadang for winning the gold medal and successfully defending her Southeast Asian women’s long trail title at the 2026 Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. Resolution No. 702, Series of 2026 recognizes her achievement as...
LIFESTYLE
A promise kept in less than 24 hours: How a brother’s love continued to care for his family
A promise fulfilled in record time. The Benedicto family was deeply moved when their insurance claim with BDO Life was approved on the same day, easing a heavy burden during a difficult time. Whenever families face insurance claims, they often expect complicated paperwork, delays, and frustration. But for Jhun Benedicto’s...
Business
Unlocking easier beginnings: UnionBank recognized for jumpstarting Filipino financial journeys digitally
Digital Onboarding Excellence Champion 2026 Opening a bank account is often the first step toward achieving financial goals, whether it is saving for the future, growing a business, or managing everyday finances. By making that first step simpler, faster, and more accessible through digital onboarding, Union Bank of the...
Environment
How AboitizPower Is Developing the Next Generation of Energy Leaders
The Philippines is growing, and that growth needs power. As businesses expand, industries develop, and communities create new opportunities, the demand for reliable electricity grows with them. Building the country’s energy future takes more than infrastructure. Behind every power plant are people whose knowledge, skills, and experience keep those assets...
