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Baguio records 125 ‘mild’ COVID019 cases, no deaths reported
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Health Services Office reported...
543 dengue cases recorded in Baguio, possible increase this August
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Health officials are concerned that the...
Five Outstanding Citizens to honors on Baguio Day
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The city government will honor five...
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BCDA and StB GigaFactory spearhead sustainable energy initiatives in New Clark City other BCDA properties
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development...
PhilHealth YAKAP, GAMOT: Where Albay patients can get P20K worth of free medical check-up, drugs
By Sally Atento-Altea LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — For Andrea Camba,...
Ortega Takes Helm as RPOC Chair, Pledges Joint Efforts for a Safer Region 1
LA UNION. Philippines — Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega formally...
Baguio City
Baguio records 125 ‘mild’ COVID019 cases, no deaths reported
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Health Services Office reported the city recorded 125 COVID-19 cases as of August 17, with 120 patients having recovered and five cases remaining active, all of which are mild. This was reported during the Baguio City Council’s regular session when representatives from the CHSO,...
543 dengue cases recorded in Baguio, possible increase this August
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Health officials are concerned that the current 543 dengue cases may increase before the end of October and may decrease by mid-October This was reported by City Health Officer Celia Brillantes and City Epidemiology Surveillance Unit Chief Donabel Panes, when they appeared before the city council...
CAR
Malacañang declares Sept. 11 a special holiday in CAR for ‘sipat’ anniversary
By Redji Cawis CORDILLERA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared September 11, 2026, a special non-working day holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region for the Mount Data Peace Accord anniversary. This is in lieu of September 13, the actual anniversary, which falls on a Sunday. “It is but fitting and proper...
Region 1
Ortega Takes Helm as RPOC Chair, Pledges Joint Efforts for a Safer Region 1
LA UNION. Philippines — Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega formally assumed his role as chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council in Ilocos Region (RPOC) after taking his oath of office at the Provincial Capitol in the City of San Fernando, La Union, on August 24, 2026. Department of...
Region 2
Drug den raided, 1 arrested, 3 minors rescued
Drug den raided, 1 arrested, 3 minors rescued SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela, Philip[pines – Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region 2 and the police raided a suspected drug den, resulting in the arrest of a suspect and the rescue of three minors in Purok 6, Barangay Villasis, DSantiago Citym Isabela, on August...
Region 3
BCDA and StB GigaFactory spearhead sustainable energy initiatives in New Clark City other BCDA properties
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and StB GigaFactory, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore and advance renewable energy generation, energy storage systems, and e-mobility solutions across New Clark City and other BCDA-managed developments. The strategic partnership aims to establish...
Region 4 (a-b)
Marinduque joins MIMAROPA science, technology week opening
By Dennis Nebrejo TORRIJOS, Marinduque, Philippines — The province of Marinduque joined the opening of the 2026 MIMAROPA Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Aug. 17 at the Torrijos Stadium. This year’s celebration carries the theme “SUSTAIN MIMAROPA: Biodiversity,...
REGION 5
PhilHealth YAKAP, GAMOT: Where Albay patients can get P20K worth of free medical check-up, drugs
By Sally Atento-Altea LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — For Andrea Camba, a mother of three, a persistent cough had become both a health concern and a financial burden. After trying various cough medicines and home remedies without relief, Camba sought help through the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) Yaman ng Kalusugan...
NCR
Philippines leads ASEAN push for stronger space cooperation under Pres. Marcos
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA. Philippines — The Marcos Jr. administration is leading the Philippines’ efforts to deepen cooperation among Southeast Asian nations in space science, technology and innovation, using its 2026 chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to advance a regional framework aimed at strengthening resilience, innovation...
VIS-MIN
Southern Leyte’s inflation rate drops slightly in July 2026
By Marcelo M. Pedalino MAASIN CITY, Philippines — The inflation rate in Southern Leyte slightly decreased to `++8.5% in July 2026 from 8.8% in June, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) provincial office. Chief Statistical Specialist Eutemio A. Llevado Jr., PSA provincial head,...
Sports
Apayao Provincial Athletic Meet set Sept. 2-5
APAYAO, Philippines — Student-athletes from all seven municipalities will compete in the Apayao Provincial Athletic Meet for School Year 2026-2027 from September 2 to 5, with events scheduled at different venues in Lower Apayao. The opening program will be held on September 2 at the Apayao Eco-Tourism and Sports Complex...
LIFESTYLE
Scientists uncover potential new species in Apayao’s forests
APAYAO, Philippines — The forests of Apayao may still be keeping some of their secrets. A collaborative scientific herpetofaunal survey in Calanasan from August 13 to 19 documented at least 15 species of amphibians and reptiles, including three specimens whose physical characteristics may represent species previously unknown to science. The...
Business
SM Group receives 12 Stevie® Awards for reporting and community programs
PASAY CITY, Philippines — The SM Group received 12 Stevie Awards at the 2026 International Business Awards, with recognition spanning parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its malls and communities. SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, received four awards. It won Gold Stevies in the Conglomerates...
Environment
ASEAN biodiversity body calls for improved protected area management, ecosystem restoration efforts
By Christopher Hedreyda LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Philippines — As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrates its 59th anniversary, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) is calling on ASEAN member states to commit to the regional bloc’s vision of restoring degraded ecosystems and further supporting protected areas through...
