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Cordillera RDRRMC urges public to brace for El Niño
By Debbie E. Gasingan BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cordillera Regional...
Baguio COVID-19 cases mild, manageable – Magalong
By Rose Frejane A. Cruz BAGUIO CITY, Philippines –...
TIEZA satisfied with Burnham Lake rehabilitation
By Rose Frejane A. Cruz BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – “I’m...
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CMDC: Mankayan drilling is exploration, not mining
Company cites completed consent process MANKAYAN, Benguet, Philippines —...
Nueva Vizcaya coffee producers, brewers score twin victories
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Nueva Vizcaya...
Abra mango grower’s livelihood rises with agricultural drone from DOST
By Christian Alllister G. Tubadeza From traditional farming to...
Baguio City
Cordillera RDRRMC urges public to brace for El Niño
By Debbie E. Gasingan BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) encourages the public to prepare for the ‘worst-case situations’ as PAGASA reports that El Niño will intensify over the coming months and will persist until early next year. DOST-PAGASA reported on June 24,...
Baguio COVID-19 cases mild, manageable – Magalong
By Rose Frejane A. Cruz BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – “The current 41 cases of COVID-19 recorded from January to May in Baguio City are mild, manageable and nothing to worry about,” Mayor Benjamin Magalong assured in his social media post on July 11. “I want to assure our residents...
CAR
CMDC: Mankayan drilling is exploration, not mining
Company cites completed consent process MANKAYAN, Benguet, Philippines — Crescent Mining and Development Corporation (CMDC) today reaffirmed that its current activities in Mankayan are limited to exploration drilling under duly issued government permits, and renewed its invitation to community leaders to resolve outstanding concerns through dialogue. Exploration, not mining...
Region 1
SSS, DSWD launch AlkanSSSya Program for social security protection of 4Ps beneficiaries
LA UNION, Philippines- The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 1 officially launched the 4Ps-AlkanSSSya Program through its pilot implementation among members of the 4Ps United Association in Barangay Tabtabungao, Rosario, La Union, providing Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries with a...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya coffee producers, brewers score twin victories
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Nueva Vizcaya strengthened its position in the country’s growing coffee industry after a local farmers’ cooperative and a homegrown brewing team won major awards in separate competitions. Gov. Jose V. Gambito led provincial officials in honoring the award-winning coffee producers and brewers...
Region 3
BCDA taps South Korea’s KEPCO to power New Clark City’s next wave of investments
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has partnered with South Korea’s state-owned energy giant, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), to develop the smart energy systems that will power the next phase of New Clark City’s growth, strengthening the metropolis’ position as an investment-ready destination...
Region 4 (a-b)
470 mangingisda ng Quezon pinarangalan ng Aboitiz Power
By Danny Estacio PAGBILAO, Quezon — Pinarangalan ng Aboitiz Power ang may 470 mangingisda mula sa 26 na samahan sa bayang ito ng Therma Luzon Inc. (TLI), isang subsidiary ng Aboitiz Power, sa taunang pagdiriwang ng Alon at Ani — isang programang nagbibigay-pugay sa mga mahahalagang kontribusyon ng mga lokal...
REGION 5
NCPC backs Naga HUC status, pushes for stronger transparency, participatory governance
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The Naga City People’s Council (NCPC) expressed support for Naga City’s conversion into a Highly Urbanized City (HUC) while emphasizing the need to sustain transparency, citizen participation, and inclusive governance once the new status is ratified. NCPC Executive Director Lorrybel Nachor said the HUC status is...
NCR
What’s achieved 10 years after the Arbitral Award on the SCS/ WPS
The 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea (SCS)/ West Philippine Sea (WPS) continues to be an issue that hounds the Philippines and China despite 10 years having passed. Some sectors say that it has affected the centuries long relations between the neighboring countries. Questions still lay unanswered without...
VIS-MIN
DAR distributes P7.3M in innovative farming technology in Negros Oriental
NEGROS ORIENTAL, Philippines — A new chapter in agricultural progress unfolded on the as the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) formally turned over farm tractors and a rice harvester worth ₱7.3 million to six Agrarian Reform Beneficiary (ARB) associations in the province of Negros Oriental, during a ceremony held in...
Sports
New Fil-Am format to be used in 76th Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A new age has practically dawned with the Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament after marking its 75th year. This after hosts John Hay Golf and Baguio Country Club renewed their partnership to stage another year of the biggest and oldest amateur golf tournament this side of the...
LIFESTYLE
Love Makes Every Opportunity Count: Josef’s Story of Growth and Belonging
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Every journey begins with someone believing in your potential. For Josef, that journey started with the unwavering support of his family. Diagnosed with autism at the age of four, he grew up surrounded by encouragement, early intervention, and educators who embraced inclusion. With the help...
Business
BDO shortens offer period for sixth ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue
BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) disclosed that it has shortened the offer period for its sixth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue. Originally set to run from July 9 to 21, 2026, the Bank decided to close the offer period early, on July 10, 2026, following strong demand from...
Environment
SBMA assures Subic is safe area as no hazardous e-waste allowed in the Freeport
By Ruben A. Veloria SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines – Officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) assured on Monday that the Subic Freeport is a safe area as the agency does not allow entry of hazardous electronic wastes or E-waste here. The statement was made by SBMA Director...
