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Magalong pushes creation of more green spaces in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong is calling for...
Baguio approves Fantasy Parade; costume check team sets “Whimsical, not scary” rule
By Jordan G. Habbiling BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The...
Scouts to take over Baguio City Hall for a day
BAGUIO CITY – Sixty Boy and Girl Scout Officials for...
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PGLU hailed as PH’s Best LGU advocate for statistics
LA UNION Philippines — In celebration of the 37th National...
Dismissed Luisiana Mayor appeals Ombudsman ruling
By Danny Estacio LUISIANA, Laguna, Philippines — Luisiana mayor...
Homegrown bakery signs retail electricity supply contract with AdventEnergy
Manila, Philippines – AdventEnergy, the retail electricity supply arm of...
Baguio City
Magalong pushes creation of more green spaces in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong is calling for greater efforts to protect the environment for future generations during the official opening to the public of the Baguio Arboretum Park, a new green space aimed at preserving the Summer Capital’s natural heritage and promoting biodiversity. The opening brought together...
Baguio approves Fantasy Parade; costume check team sets “Whimsical, not scary” rule
By Jordan G. Habbiling BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Baguio City Council, on October 12, 2026, approved a committee report recommending the Baguio Fantasy Parade, subject to conditions on permits, crowd management, costume guidelines, and post-event reporting, following consultations prompted by opposition to the original horror-themed concept. The City...
CAR
3,458 policemen to secured ‘Undas’ in Cordillera
CAMP DANGWA. Benguet, Philippines – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region assured that 3,458 policemen are ready for a comprehensive plan in the entire region and a heightened alert status from October 31 to midnight of November 2, to enhance security during the observance of Undas Day. According to PBGen.Noel...
Region 1
PGLU hailed as PH’s Best LGU advocate for statistics
LA UNION Philippines — In celebration of the 37th National Statistics Month, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) was recognized as the Best LGU Advocate for Statistics held at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Assembly Hall, Manila, on October 28. Organized by the Philippine Statistical System, the major award...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya shines anew, wins top national tourism award
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — The province of Nueva Vizcaya strengthened its standing as one of the country’s rising tourism destinations after clinching the Grand Winner award for Best Tourism Promotions Brochure at the 2026 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards. The province...
Region 3
SBMA Anticipates Increased Electric Vehicle Shipments at Subic Freeport
Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) anticipates a rise in electric vehicle (EV) shipments as Subic Bay solidifies its role in the country’s evolving automotive logistics and supply chain sector. “With its strategic location, well-established port infrastructure, and Freeport designation, Subic Bay provides significant opportunities...
Region 4 (a-b)
Dismissed Luisiana Mayor appeals Ombudsman ruling
By Danny Estacio LUISIANA, Laguna, Philippines — Luisiana mayor who was dismissed from the service by the Office of the Ombudsman who signed the letter solicitation of the municipal employee bonus convocation and Christmas party, filed a legal remedy, told on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Mayor Jomapher Alvarez filed a motion...
REGION 5
COMELEC urges Nagueños to vote in HUC plebiscite
NAGA CITY, Philippines — Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin Garcia has urged qualified voters in Naga City, particularly the youth, to participate in the November 21 plebiscite on the city’s proposed conversion into a highly urbanized city (HUC), stressing that the decision will help shape Naga’s future. Garcia...
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Homegrown bakery signs retail electricity supply contract with AdventEnergy
Manila, Philippines – AdventEnergy, the retail electricity supply arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), signed Breadwinners Foods Corporation, the company behind homegrown neighborhood bakery Cocopan, to a retail electricity supply contract that serves its main production hub in Sta. Ana, Manila. AdventEnergy will supply 147kW of power to Cocopan’s central...
VIS-MIN
Pearls of Philippine tourism take center stage in Ormoc City
By Ahlette C. Reyes ORMOC CITY, Leyte, Philippines — The Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards bring the spotlight on outstanding tourism destinations and innovative local government initiatives as tourism stakeholders gather for the 27th ATOP National Convention in Ormoc City. The ATOP Pearl Awards...
Sports
North Face Great Cordillera 100 returns on November 13–15
Around 500 local and international trail runners are expected to take on the challenging mountain routes of Baguio City and Itogon, Benguet, when The North Face Great Cordillera 100 returns on November 13–15, 2026, highlighting the region’s potential for adventure tourism and endurance sports. Race director Don Santillan said the...
LIFESTYLE
Downstream, traditions find their way to the next generation
In the mountains of the Cordillera and the highlands of Bukidnon, rivers begin as small streams and make their way down to the communities below. In some of those communities, tradition makes a similar journey, passed from one generation to the next. Take Tadiangan in Tuba, Benguet, where Ibaloi elder...
Business
Retail competition, rooftop solar can offer relief on power costs for businesses
The Manila Hotel, Philippines — At the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) encouraged businesses to take advantage of the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) program and rooftop solar to help lower their power bills. Speaking during...
Environment
AboitizPower helps illuminate remote education through electricity and connectivity
Aurora means “daybreak” in Latin—and, true to its root, AuroraPH brings that first appearance of light to last-mile schools in the Philippines. Last-mile schools are under-resourced and disadvantaged learning facilities, often isolated by geography and still lacking basic utilities like electricity. While almost 99% of public schools already have access...
