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Magalong pushes for complete total vape ban in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong is now pushing...
Baguio City to rebid delayed Buyog Rainwater Harvesting project
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Rainwater Harvesting Facility construction project...
Processed meat causes cancer in children
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Health Services Office has...
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Luzon-wide development pinaigting sa La Union
SANFERNANDO CITY, La Union — Sa pamumuno ni Regional Development...
DOST offline library brings vast learning resources to remote Abra school
By Christian Allister Tubadeza TUBO, Abra, Philippines — In a community...
Major Tourism coalition launches roadshow to connect with VisMin Travel Markets
CLARK, Pampanga, Philippines — Central and Northern Luzon is home...
Baguio City
Magalong pushes for complete total vape ban in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong is now pushing for a ban on all vapes, after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera confirmed that a vape device containing marijuana was confiscated from a school in Baguio City. According to Magalong, the PDEA presented him with two vapes containing marijuana and...
Baguio City to rebid delayed Buyog Rainwater Harvesting project
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Rainwater Harvesting Facility construction project at the Buyog Watershed located at Lower Quirino Hill and Pinget barangays will undergo a rebidding process after the termination of its previous contractor, according to the City Engineering Office. The contract for the project covering the initial phase with...
CAR
DOST offline library brings vast learning resources to remote Abra school
By Christian Allister Tubadeza TUBO, Abra, Philippines — In a community where internet connectivity remains a challenge, a new digital learning resource is opening access to educational materials for students and teachers of Tubtuba Elementary School (TUES) in the remote village of Tubtuba, here. Recently installed at the school, the Science...
Region 1
Luzon-wide development pinaigting sa La Union
SANFERNANDO CITY, La Union — Sa pamumuno ni Regional Development Council 1 (RDC) Chairperson at La Union Governor Mario Eduardo C. Ortega, mas pinaigting pa ang pagkakaisa at kooperasyon ng bawat rehiyon matapos ang matagumpay na pagpupulong ng RDC – Luzon Area Committee (LAC) na ginanap kamakailan sa Thunderbird Resorts,...
Region 2
Gambito secures bigger agri funding, says farmers hold key to Nueva Vizcaya
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Declaring that there can be no productive Nueva Vizcaya and no food security without farmers and fisherfolk, Governor Jose V. Gambito vowed to sustain and expand government support for the agriculture sector during the 2026 Provincial Farmers and Fisherfolk Month celebration held...
Region 3
Major Tourism coalition launches roadshow to connect with VisMin Travel Markets
CLARK, Pampanga, Philippines — Central and Northern Luzon is home to world-class heritage sites, beach and mountain resorts, natural attractions, and cultural treasures, yet remains largely overlooked by travelers from the Visayas and Mindanao. To help bridge this gap, concerned stakeholders are embarking on the Clark and Beyond Roadshow from...
Region 4 (a-b)
DOT launches new domestic tourism campaign ‘Discover More to Love’ offers over 3k travel deals
LAGUNA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launches its newest domestic tourism campaign, “Discover More to Love,” to encourage Filipinos in exploring the country’s hidden gems and emerging local destinations in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, on June 26. Through more than 3,000 travel deals across hotels, tour operators, airlines,...
REGION 5
Naga City residents get safer homes through PBBM’s 4PH Program
By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — For years, Alicia Umali and her family have lived with the constant threat of flooding in their community and the uncertainty that every heavy downpour brings. Through the national government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH), the Umali family of...
NCR
SSS Pension Booster delivers 6.2% return for members amid economic challenges
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its Pension Booster Program, also known as the Voluntary Provident Fund, continues to deliver strong financial performance in 2026, posting an average return on investment (ROI) of 6.2 percent from January to May this year despite prevailing economic challenges....
VIS-MIN
Cebu Pacific, MCIA launch OFW Facilitation Center at Cebu International Airport
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has officially launched the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Facilitation Center at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2, making essential travel and government services more accessible for OFWs before departure and upon arrival. The facility is a joint initiative of CEB, the Department...
Sports
Chess tournament celebrates strategy,community,and family bonds at SM City Baguio
SM City Baguio became a gathering place for the city’s growing chess community as it hosted a Chess Tournament that brought together players of all ages. The event highlighted not only the competitive spirit of the game but also its ability to foster connection, discipline, and shared learning across generations....
LIFESTYLE
From Beneficiary to Community Development Worker: How DSWD’s Cash-for-Work Program opened doors of work opportunities
Growing up, Shaina Mae Miranda Suguitan realized that money was not something that came easily. She was one of the former beneficiaries of the Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). Her...
Business
Globe recognized in Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for third consecutive year
Globe has once again been recognized in Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 list, underscoring its continued role as one of the region’s leading companies amid a rapidly evolving digital economy. The company ranked No. 119 this year, marking its third consecutive year on the annual list following its recognition in 2024...
Environment
Water finds its second life through SM Green Movement’s conservation program
MANILA, Philippines — In 2025, SM recycled 6.6 million cubic meters, or roughly 6.6 billion liters of water – an amount that is equivalent to nearly a thousand times the water consumption of Metro Manila daily. According to the United Nations, nearly half the global population faces severe water...
