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Baguio reviews anti-bullying rules for stronger enforcement
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A legislative monitoring report on Baguio...
Baguio City’s Arboretum to open on October 19
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – An innovative environmental attraction is...
Baguio City remains as top tourism in the Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Summer Capital of the Philippines...
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Fisherfolk Raise Alarm Over VP Sara’s Silence on West Philippine Sea
By Ruben A. Veloria SUBIC, Zambales,Philippines – Fisherfolk from...
TESDA trains 25 Abra PDLs in bread and pastry production
By Christian Allister G. Tubadeza BANGUED, Abra, Philippines —...
Batangas City readies measures for Super El Niño
By Bhaby De Castro BATANGAS CITY, Philippines — The...
Baguio City
Baguio reviews anti-bullying rules for stronger enforcement
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A legislative monitoring report on Baguio City’s 2017 anti-bullying ordinance has recommended several changes to strengthen how schools prevent, report and respond to bullying incidents. Submitted by the Baguio City Council’s Legislative Monitoring and Evaluation Section (LMES), the report on City Ordinance 59-2017 found that the...
Baguio City’s Arboretum to open on October 19
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – An innovative environmental attraction is set to open on October 19 to the public, especially tourists, the Arboretum Park, located just next to the Botanical Garden, Baguio City. According to Rhenan Diwas, chief of the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO), the Arboretum is...
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TESDA trains 25 Abra PDLs in bread and pastry production
By Christian Allister G. Tubadeza BANGUED, Abra, Philippines — Twenty-five Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Abra Provincial Jail will soon be equipped with practical livelihood skills through a two-day community-based training on bread and pastry production conducted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in...
Region 1
PhilRice showcases technologies to enhance farmers’ El Niño resilience
By Caren Grace R. Cabanayan-Carbonell and Danica Veraño BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) showcased climate-smart technologies, improved rice varieties, and agricultural machinery that can help farmers manage water, reduce production costs, and sustain rice production amid El Niño during the...
Region 2
Cagayan Valley hospitals commit to ‘Safe Care for Life’ at patient safety summit
By Merlito G. Edale, Jr. CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, Philippines — Healthcare leaders from public and private hospitals across Cagayan Valley have renewed their commitment to making patient safety an everyday practice, rather than limiting it to compliance requirements, during the 3rd Patient Safety Summit held in Santiago City...
Region 3
Fisherfolk Raise Alarm Over VP Sara’s Silence on West Philippine Sea
By Ruben A. Veloria SUBIC, Zambales,Philippines – Fisherfolk from Zambales and Bataan expressed on Sunday deep alarm over allegations that Vice Pres. Sara Duterte and husband Manases Carpio, received millions of pesos from China-linked sources to remain silent in the face of Chinese harassment against Filipino fishers in the...
Region 4 (a-b)
Batangas City readies measures for Super El Niño
By Bhaby De Castro BATANGAS CITY, Philippines — The Batangas City government is implementing measures to mitigate the possible effects of the anticipated “Super El Niño,” which is expected to persist until February 2027. According to City Environment and Natural Resources Officer (City ENRO) Oliver Gonzales, the local government...
REGION 5
Robredo urges Nagueños to conserve water
NAGA CITY. Philippines — Mayor Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo has appealed to Nagueños to conserve water as the city government intensifies its information and education campaign in preparation for the expected impact of El Niño. Robredo said the city government is using its social media platforms and conducting forums in...
NCR
Cebu Pacific Welcomes 15th Airbus A330neo
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, today took delivery of its 15th Airbus A330neo aircraft, further strengthening its position as the largest A330neo operator in Asia and bringing more newer-generation aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft arrived in Manila from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France on October 10,...
VIS-MIN
Optum Philippines Expands Presence in Cebu with new regional hub
CEBU, Philippines — Optum Philippines, one of the leading healthcare global capability centers (GCC) in the Philippines, officially inaugurated its new offices in the heart of Cebu IT Park. Part of UnitedHealth Group, the organization demonstrated its strong commitment to recognizing, nurturing, and growing talent, strengthening Cebu’s strategic position as...
Sports
Baguio City honors Trail Champion
BAGUIO CITY, Philip[pines — The city government of Baguio congratulates Elizabeth Dangadang for winning the gold medal and successfully defending her Southeast Asian women’s long trail title at the 2026 Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. Resolution No. 702, Series of 2026 recognizes her achievement as...
LIFESTYLE
A promise kept in less than 24 hours: How a brother’s love continued to care for his family
A promise fulfilled in record time. The Benedicto family was deeply moved when their insurance claim with BDO Life was approved on the same day, easing a heavy burden during a difficult time. Whenever families face insurance claims, they often expect complicated paperwork, delays, and frustration. But for Jhun Benedicto’s...
Business
UnionBank Wealth Unlocked: Building Enduring Wealth Through Growth, Protection and Preparation
UnionBank Wealth brings together global and local perspectives to help clients make informed decisions across generations. As investors navigate shifting global markets, rising healthcare costs, and the challenge of preserving wealth across generations, access to informed and diversified financial strategies has become increasingly important. Through its latest “Next in Wealth:...
Environment
AboitizPower lauded for exemplary contribution to ASEAN energy sector
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) was among the organizations commended by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for its exemplary contribution to the region’s energy sector, particularly on its cooperation on nuclear energy technologies, information sharing, and capacity building. To recall, AboitizPower signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Hydro...
