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Baguio adopts economic continuity, resilience plan amid economic crisis
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Baguio City Council approved and...
โTo our student workers, watch out for corruptionโ- Magalong
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Instead of the usual advice to...
Magalong opposes 100 more e-taxi units in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has previously expressed...
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Zoomanity Parks roll out free entrance promo for Moms this May
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Families looking for a unique way...
Over 800 jobs open for Ilokanos at 2026 Labor Day fair
By Caren Grace C. Carbonell and Jhemyca C. Asuncion ...
Zambales Gov. Ebdane lauds ex-rebel members, allies returning to fold of law
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Baguio City
Baguio adopts economic continuity, resilience plan amid economic crisis
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Baguio City Council approved and adopted the local Economic Continuity and Resilience Plan sought by Mayor Benjamin Magalong to ensure uninterrupted access to essential goods and services, stabilize the local market against price shocks, and protect vulnerable sectors and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs),...
โTo our student workers, watch out for corruptionโ- Magalong
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Instead of the usual advice to do good or prove yourself, Mayor Benjamin Magalong asked student grantees to be watchdogs against corruption or any wrongdoing in their assigned areas. Magalong led the swearing-in of about 151 grantees of the 2026 Special Program for the Employment of...
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DA trains Apayao farmers on drone tech to boost rice production
By Rod G. Asurin APAYAO, Philippines (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to step up efforts to modernize rice farming, training farmers in Apayao on drone technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase yields. Farmers in Barangay Emiliana, Santa Marcela took part in a hands-on demonstration...
Region 1
Over 800 jobs open for Ilokanos at 2026 Labor Day fair
By Caren Grace C. Carbonell and Jhemyca C. Asuncion LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte, Philippines (PIA) — At least 875 job vacancies will be offered to job seekers in Ilocos Norte during the 2026 Labor Day Jobs Fair on May 1 at SM City Laoag. The event is spearheaded by the City...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya, China explore sisterhood pact, agricultural cooperation
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines -‘ Nueva Vizcaya officials and the Chinese Consulate in Laoag have discussed a possible sisterhood agreement with a province in China, along with potential cooperation in agriculture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges. The proposals were raised during a courtesy call by Li Xiaoyan, consul...
Region 3
Zoomanity Parks roll out free entrance promo for Moms this May
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Families looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day can head outdoors as the Zoomanity Group launches a month-long promotion offering free entrance to mothers across its theme parks nationwide. Running from May 1 to 31, 2026, the special offer allows moms to enjoy complimentary...
Region 4 (a-b)
Batangas City pushes e-trike initiative
By Bhaby De Castro BATANGAS CITY, Philippines (PIA) — The Batangas City government is advancing its E-Trike Initiative Program which will deploy 10 e-trike units to support the city’s free ride service amid the rising fuel cost. As part of the initiative, the local government conducted a study to ensure that...
REGION 5
Naga roll out rooftop solar project, firms offer P1-M panels for free
NAGA CITY, Philippines — Mayor Leni Robredo is set to finalize an agreement with two private companies for the implementation of a solar power project for the Naga City government, following authorization from the Sangguniang Panlungsod to negotiate and enter into a formal contract. This came after the city government...
NCR
Cebu Pacific inaugurates modern training facility for Pilots, Cabin Crew
MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, on Monday, April 27, unveiled its new state-of-the-art training facility for pilots and cabin crew, reinforcing the airline’s continued investment in the future of Philippine aviation industry through capacity building and operational excellence. The Cebu Pacific Training Academy in...
VIS-MIN
DOLE-NIR steps up child labor interventions, profiles nearly 6,000 cases across Negros Island
By Maria Jenifer C. Tilos DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, Philippines (PIA) — The Department of Labor and Employment in Negros Island Region (DOLE-NIR) has strengthened its monitoring of nearly 6,000 profiled child laborers in the region, prioritizing them for government interventions. The Regional Council Against Child Labor (RCACL-NIR) convened to reinforce interagency...
Sports
Nueva Vizcayaโs Brenda Zinampan named PSC Masters Athlete of the Year
By Rachel Magday Brenda Ramos Zinampan of Bascaran, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, was named Masters Athlete of the Year at the 3rd All-Women Sports Awards of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). The ceremony, held recently at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, honored 83 female athletes and...
LIFESTYLE
SM Supermalls bags top honor at 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
Recognized as the Organization of the Year, SM Supermalls won 30 awards across diverse categories SM Supermalls continues to raise the bar for customer excellence after being named Organization of the Year at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, one of the region’s most prestigious programs recognizing innovation in business. The...
Business
BDO delivers โฑ20.1 billion net income in Q1 2026
Highlights: *Resilient results on sustained growth in core businesses *Gross loans grew by 16%, driven by broad‑based growth across all market segments *Asset quality continued to improve, with NPL ratio lower at 1.68% and NPL cover among the highest in the industry *Capital position remained strong, with a CET1 ratio...
Environment
Beating the dry spell: How Aboitiz Renewables’ run-of-river facilities keep the water moving
Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), maintains active power generation for the Luzon grid by optimizing mountain water runoff across its facilities in Benguet and Mountain Province. Operating nine run-of-river hydropower plants in Benguet and one in Mountain Province, the company leverages the steep...