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Baguio City links livability, quality-of-life fata to planning and policy
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Baguio City is using two complementary...
Baguio City bent on retaining ISO-9001:2015 status
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government is bent on...
Study finds sharp heat increase in Baguio’s built-up areas
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Summer Capital has experienced a...
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Seven miners found dead inside tunnel in Benguet
ITOGON, Benguet, Philippines — Seven miners suspected of dying from...
NCIP: No mining project can override IP rights in Kasibu
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — No mining...
Torrijos deploys 1,000 concrete reef blocks for marine conservation
By Kurt Lansangan BOAC, Marinduque, Philippines — The Municipal Government...
Baguio City
Baguio City links livability, quality-of-life fata to planning and policy
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Baguio City is using two complementary assessments of urban conditions to identify development gaps and guide planning, budgeting, and possible legislative measures. Presented to the Baguio City Council during its special session on September 9, 2026, the Livability Index looks at conditions across the city’s 128...
Baguio City bent on retaining ISO-9001:2015 status
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government is bent on maintaining its status as an ISO 9001:2015 passer to ensure that its processes and services continue to meet the standards of a Quality Management System (QMS). Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city remains committed to providing efficient governance, transparency and...
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Seven miners found dead inside tunnel in Benguet
ITOGON, Benguet, Philippines — Seven miners suspected of dying from gas poisoning were found inside a tunnel portal in Sitio Dontog, Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet, on September 30. It was learned that at around 11:00 a.m. on October 1, response teams retrieved all seven individuals from the tunnel, all of...
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
NCIP: No mining project can override IP rights in Kasibu
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — No mining or development project should move forward at the expense of Indigenous Peoples’ rights, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Commissioner Puricismo L. Tiam said, as tensions persist over a mining-related issue involving communities in Barangay Pao, Kasibu. Tiam called for...
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)
Torrijos deploys 1,000 concrete reef blocks for marine conservation
By Kurt Lansangan BOAC, Marinduque, Philippines — The Municipal Government of Torrijos has deployed 1,000 concrete reef blocks to restore marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and protect the town’s coastal and marine resources. The initiative was initially introduced by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through Provincial Director Bernardo Caringal...
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
SSS honors Filipinos abroad through Global Kabayan Day
The Social Security System (SSS) brought its 69th Anniversary celebration closer to Filipinos in Hong Kong through the 2026 SSS Global Kabayan Day held from September 12 to 14 at the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)-Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) OFW Global Center. Anchored on the anniversary theme, “Bawat Isa...
VIS-MIN
1,762 loose firearms off the streets through community cooperation in Iloilo
Under the leadership of PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the organization continues to strengthen community-based efforts to promote public safety, as the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) reported the voluntary surrender of 1,762 loose firearms following the completion of Project R.T. T. 3389 across...
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
BDO Life’s “Plan B” wins big at 2026 Quill Awards
Campaign sparked fresh conversations among Filipinos on need for protection BDO Life’s “Plan B” campaign, which captured the hearts and minds of Filipino breadwinners, won multiple Excellence Awards in the Marketing, Advertising & Brand Communication and Audio/Visual categories at the 2026 Quill Awards, the country’s only award program for...
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)....
