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BISB students analyze, recommend solutions for cityโs air, garbage pollution woes
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Following in-depth studies of the city’s...
Baguio, UC launch partnership to maintain Sunshine Park
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The City Government of Baguio has...
33 child abuse cases, 48
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Social Welfare and Development...
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SSS commits to faster, streamlined services as ARTA marks 8th year
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) reaffirmed...
P6-M rehab set for Bagabag District Hospital, after Typhoon Uwan damaged
By Rachel Magday BAGABAG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines — A...
Tourists experienced close encounter with animals in Zoobic
SUBIC BAY, Olongapo City – A combined educational and...
Baguio City
BISB students analyze, recommend solutions for cityโs air, garbage pollution woes
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Following in-depth studies of the city’s air, water, solid waste pollution source and problems, Brent International School in Baguio students led by International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator and faculty member Paul Engler, presented their detailed recommendations to city officials with Vice-Mayor Faustino Olowan, city councilors, City Administrator...
Baguio, UC launch partnership to maintain Sunshine Park
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The City Government of Baguio has formally entered into a partnership with University of the Cordilleras through Project H.E.L.E.N. under the city’s “Adopt-a-Park Program,” aimed at enhancing and activating Sunshine Park as a vibrant public space for cultural and community engagement. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA),...
CAR
Govโt-backed Abra fisherfolk group opens agri-supply biz
By Christian Allister G. Tubadeza SAN JUAN, Abra, Philippines (PIA) — A local fisherfolk organization here was able to put up an Agri-Fishery and General Merchandise Stall using income earned from farming and marketing their tilapia harvests. In 2003, the group initially received tilapia fingerlings and feeds from the...
Region 1
La Union intensifies tourist protection with DOT-PNP partnership
By Kathlene Joyce Ramones SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines. (PIA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 1, the La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO), and the Provincial Government of La Union signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 14 to establish a Tourist Police Unit aimed at promoting...
Region 2
P6-M rehab set for Bagabag District Hospital, after Typhoon Uwan damaged
By Rachel Magday BAGABAG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines — A P6-million rehabilitation project funded under the Department of Health’s Health Facilities Enhancement Program(HFEP) is set to begin at the Bagabag District Hospital to restore critical services and repair facilities damaged by Typhoon Uwan last year. Bagabag District Hospital is headed...
Region 3
Tourists experienced close encounter with animals in Zoobic
SUBIC BAY, Olongapo City – A combined educational and eco-tourism adventure is now popular among tourists as it can be experienced in a part of the forest that has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary and forest adventure withinthe Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). The 25-hectare forest is now...
Region 4 (a-b)
Capitol on Wheels at EODB Grand Fair, sanib-puwersa sa pagdadala ng serbisyo sa Calaca, Batangas
By Bhaby De Castro LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS, Pilipinas (PIA)—Matagumpay na isinagawa ang magkatuwang na pagbababa ng iba’t-ibang serbisyong pampubliko mula sa Capitol on Wheels na hatid ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas at Ease of Doing Business Grand Fair ng Anti-Red Tape Authority(ARTA) na ginanap sa New Calaca People’s Hall...
REGION 5
City Urban Agri Program named โWalang Gutomโ finalist, gets P1-M grant
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The city government’s Urban Agriculture Program has been named among the national finalists in the Walang Gutom Awards 2025, earning recognition as one of the 20 finalists from 50 applicants nationwide before advancing to the final 10. While the program did not place among the top...
NCR
SSS commits to faster, streamlined services as ARTA marks 8th year
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) reaffirmed its commitment to faster and more responsive public service as it joins the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) in celebrating its 8th anniversary on Friday, May 22. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro said the agency...
VIS-MIN
Bohol cooperative begins white copra production under PCA program
By Rey Anthony Chiu TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Philippines (PIA) — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has established a white copra processing facility for a Bohol cooperative, capable of processing 5,000 coconut nuts a day, offering farmers P10 more per kilo over the prevailing regular copra price. PCA Bohol Provincial Manager Jovencio...
Sports
Baguio Sports Facilities expected to be completed by July
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong shared several ongoing and upcoming developments in the Summer Capital’s sports facilities during the recent pre-departure orientation of President Fidel V. Ramos (PFVR) Gymnasium for Baguio athletes joining in the Palarong Pambansa at Agusan del Sur from May 24 to 31, this year....
LIFESTYLE
Brewing a Route: Quirinoโs coffee trail connects farms to cups
By Thelma C. Bicarme Coffee culture is steadily brewing across Quirino Province as cafés and coffee shops form a growing network that connects local farms directly to consumers’ cups. From community cafés to farm-linked enterprises, locally grown coffee is becoming an important part of the province’s tourism and economic...
Business
LANDBANK cuts transfer fees to โฑ8 to ease everyday banking costs
LANDBANK has reduced its InstaPay transfer fee for person-to-person (P2P) transactions from ₱15 to ₱8, reinforcing its commitment to make digital financial services more affordable and accessible for Filipinos. Effective 21 May 2026, the lower fee applies to P2P fund transfers conducted via the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App and iAccess....
Environment
BISB students analyze, recommend solutions for cityโs air, garbage pollution woes
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Following in-depth studies of the city’s air, water, solid waste pollution source and problems, Brent International School in Baguio students led by International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator and faculty member Paul Engler, presented their detailed recommendations to city officials with Vice-Mayor Faustino Olowan, city councilors, City Administrator...
