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Study finds sharp heat increase in Baguio’s built-up areas
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Summer Capital has experienced a...
Baguio GSO: Garbage Fee Increase No Reason to Take Waste Reduction for Granted
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The increase in garbage fees should...
Baguio City Advances Performance Governance System
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government is advancing its...
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PAMANA road projects boost farm access, services in Paracelis
By Rod Asurin PARACELIS, Mountain Province, Philippines — For...
CSC highlights public service impact beyond awards in recognition rites
By Anthony Ian H. Reyes SAN FERNANDO CITY, La...
OWWA training turns corn husks into livelihood opportunity for Isabela OFW families
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, Philippines — Agricultural waste such as...
Baguio City
Study finds sharp heat increase in Baguio’s built-up areas
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Summer Capital has experienced a significant increase in surface heat, particularly in built-up areas, according to findings from Project GUHEAT (Geospatial Assessment and Modelling of Urban Heat Islands in Philippine Cities), a study led by Dr. Nathaniel Lubrica of the University of the Cordilleras (UC)....
Baguio GSO: Garbage Fee Increase No Reason to Take Waste Reduction for Granted
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The increase in garbage fees should not be taken as a reason for households, businesses and barangays to ease up on waste reduction, segregation and diversion efforts, newly installed General Services Officer Ma. Guadalupe Della said. Della said the higher fees should instead be matched by...
CAR
PAMANA road projects boost farm access, services in Paracelis
By Rod Asurin PARACELIS, Mountain Province, Philippines — For residents of Barangay Anonat in Paracelis, Mountain Province, the newly completed P50-million Mulliang-Carupinan farm-to-market road (FMR) has eased long-standing difficulties in transporting farm products and accessing schools and government services. “Dito sa aming lugar noong araw, mahirap ang buhay namin....
Region 1
CSC highlights public service impact beyond awards in recognition rites
By Anthony Ian H. Reyes SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Office 1 highlighted the importance of sustained, citizen-centered public service as it recognized 18 regional qualifiers during the 2026 Gawad Lingkod Bayani Pagpupugay at Pasasalamat on September 21 at the Francisco...
Region 2
OWWA training turns corn husks into livelihood opportunity for Isabela OFW families
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, Philippines — Agricultural waste such as corn husks could become a source of additional income for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in Isabela following a four-day skills training conducted by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Cagayan Valley Region. The Corn Husk Weaving Skills...
Region 3
SBMA, Hellenic ASEAN Business Council Sign MOU to Strengthen Economic Ties Between the Philippines and Greece
Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Hellenic ASEAN Business Council (HABC) have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance economic cooperation and growth between Greece and the Philippines. The MOU was signed on 17 September 2026 at Building...
Region 4 (a-b)
DOT celebrates tourism excellence, honors top Calabarzon stakeholders, partners
By Charmaine Odong Pangan TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) recognized tourism stakeholders, businesses, and partner agencies across Calabarzon for their significant contributions to the region’s tourism growth and development during the 2026 Calabarzon Tourism Excellence Awards on Wednesday, September 16. DOT Calabarzon Regional Director...
REGION 5
2028 FINISH LINE: Naga steps up disaster readiness
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The City Government of Naga is further strengthening its disaster preparedness and response capabilities as part of Mayor Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo’s 2028 Finish Lines agenda for a Cleaner, Greener, and Flood-Resilient Naga and an Efficient, Agile, and Citizen-Focused Local Government. The initiatives were among...
NCR
AboitizPower seals baseload supply agreements with 29 electric cooperatives across Luzon and Visayas
Quezon City, Philippines – Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) signed 15-year baseload power supply agreements with members of the Luzon and Visayas Electric Cooperatives Aggregation (LVECA). Through its subsidiaries Therma Luzon, Inc. and Therma Visayas Inc., AboitizPower will supply 222.5 megawatts (MW) to 19 electric cooperatives in Luzon and 48.2 MW...
VIS-MIN
PRO 9 arrests 129 fugitive in first half of September
CAMP COL ROMEO A ABENDAN, Zamboanga City, Philippines — Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 intensified its manhunt operations, resulting in the arrest of 129 wanted persons across the region from September 1 to 15, 2026. Of the total, 58 were classified as Most Wanted Persons, while 71 were Other Wanted...
Sports
Cordilleran MMA athletes secure silver, bronze medals in 2026 Asian Games
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Two Cordilleran mixed martial arts athletes claimed silver and bronze medals, adding to the medal haul of the Philippines in the 2026 Asian Games. Jean Claude Saclag secured the country’s first silver medal while Carlos Alvarez got the second bronze medal of the country at the...
LIFESTYLE
Aboitiz Renewables wins Independent Power Producer of the Year at Enlit Asia 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia — Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), won Independent Power Producer of the Year at the Enlit Asia Power & Energy Awards 2026, recognizing the company’s project completions, merger and acquisition activities, and sector leadership in advancing clean energy across the Philippines....
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
Study finds sharp heat increase in Baguio’s built-up areas
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Summer Capital has experienced a significant increase in surface heat, particularly in built-up areas, according to findings from Project GUHEAT (Geospatial Assessment and Modelling of Urban Heat Islands in Philippine Cities), a study led by Dr. Nathaniel Lubrica of the University of the Cordilleras (UC)....
