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CSITE Achieves 100% Passing Rate in September 2026 RME Licensure Exam
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cordillera State Institute of Technical...
Baguio City pursues ISO 37001 to firm up anti-bribery system
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city...
Magalong takes action on expected water shortage by 2055
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong believes the city...
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Nueva Vizcaya census trecords 68 bird species ahead of 2027 Global Summit
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines —The four-day bird...
DA-CAR helps Benguet farmer groups connect with direct markets
By Debbie E. Gasingan BAGUIO CITY, Phi;ippines — Department of...
Illegal resorts in Zambales nears to end as NAMRIA released map
By Ruben A. Veloria IBA, Zambales — The Provincial...
Baguio City
CSITE Achieves 100% Passing Rate in September 2026 RME Licensure Exam
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cordillera State Institute of Technical Education (CSITE) Main Campus recorded a 100% passing rate, with all four of its examinees passing the September 2026 Registered Master Electrician Licensure Examination. The new Registered Master Electricians (RMEs) are Friend Bullan, Kevin Cawiding, James Escote, and Christian Naoha,...
Baguio City pursues ISO 37001 to firm up anti-bribery system
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city government is pursuing ISO 37001 certification to firm up its anti-bribery system and strengthen integrity, transparency and accountability in government. He said, the initiative is supported by £1 million in technical assistance from the British government. The ISO 37001 is...
CAR
DA-CAR helps Benguet farmer groups connect with direct markets
By Debbie E. Gasingan BAGUIO CITY, Phi;ippines — Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) is strengthening direct market linkages for Benguet farmers, providing them with additional outlets for their produce and helping reduce the costs of bringing their harvest to trading centers. During the pilot delivery on Sept. 15, 2026, more than...
Region 1
Youth summit builds young leaders’ capacity for health, drug prevention
By Anthony Ian H. Reyes SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines — Young leaders are being positioned as partners in efforts to prevent substance abuse, promote mental health, and build healthier and more resilient communities as the City of San Fernando Youth Summit 2026 turns health and prevention lessons...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya census trecords 68 bird species ahead of 2027 Global Summit
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines —The four-day bird census in Nueva Vizcaya documented 68 species, including 47 Philippine endemics, providing fresh momentum for the province’s biodiversity protection efforts and its push to establish itself as a premier birdwatching destination ahead of the 2027 Grey-faced Buzzard Summit. The Nueva...
Region 3
Illegal resorts in Zambales nears to end as NAMRIA released map
By Ruben A. Veloria IBA, Zambales — The Provincial Government of Zambales has released a map which is said will resolve all issues regarding ownership of the land in the province which were classified as accretion by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The map was released...
Region 4 (a-b)
SM City Lucena mobilizes the international coastal cleanup
By Danny Estacio LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Philippines – Participants collected 1,129 kilograms of trash during the International Coastal Cleanup in Barangay Talao-Talao, here on Saturday, Sept. 19, It was spearheaded by SM Cares, through SM City Lucena, and about 500 volunteers attended, including representatives from the academe, government agencies,...
REGION 5
Naga City steps up dengue fight as cases rise
NAGA CITY, Philippines — Under Robredo’s leadership, the city government is leaving no stone unturned in its effort to contain the dengue surge, deploying every available resource—from mosquito-control operations and intensified surveillance to additional hospital beds, health personnel and home monitoring—to prevent further infections and ensure that patients receive the...
NCR
HWPL Philippines to host 4th National Peace Convention
MANILA, Philippines — International peace organization Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), which played a civilian-led role in advancing peace in Mindanao by helping mediate a historic local peace agreement in 2014, is set to convene the 4th National Peace Convention at the University of the East Theater...
VIS-MIN
PRO 9 seizes ₱10.2-M shabu, arrests three in Zamboanga, Sulu operations
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Police Regional Office 9, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), arrested three individuals and seized approximately 1.5 kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱10.2 million in two separate buy-bust operations conducted in Zamboanga City and Sulu on...
Sports
Magalong wants athletes trained on disaster response
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong is looking to train athletes on disaster response saying their physical fitness and positive mental attitude are potential assets during emergencies. “This initiative is a way to harness our athletes’ physical capabilities and discipline while strengthening the city’s pool of trained individuals who...
LIFESTYLE
Bicol University delivers perfect 100% performance, produces four topnotchers in Social Workers Licensure Exam
BICOL REGION, Philippines — Bicol University once again made its mark in the September 2026 Social Workers Licensure Examination (SWLE), producing four national topnotchers while recording a perfect 100% overall passing rate among its 148 examinees. Leading the BU graduates is Mary Joy Polistico Caño of the BU College of...
Business
Asia-Pacific driving global aviation with requirement for 19,120 new aircraft
The Asia-Pacific region will continue to be the key driver of global aviation growth over the next two decades, according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF 2026 – 2045). With passenger traffic growth in the region projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%, outpacing...
Environment
Your SM Malls are Building Energy-Efficient Spaces for Customers and Communities
Decades before national mandate, SM has pursued energy efficiency aligned with its sustainability goals across its nationwide network of most-loved malls. “Under the SM Green Movement, responsible energy use is woven into the fabric of SM’s operations DNA,” said Engr. Junias M. Eusebio, SM Supermalls Vice President for Operations. “On...
