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Amid rains, public urged to remain vigilant vs dengue
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The City Health Services Office (CHSO)...
Baguio Anti-Distracted Walking Ordinance Expanded with Keep Right Rule
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Baguio City Council has approved...
Magalong highlights economic growth, 7-point agenda in his State of the City Address
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong delivered his State...
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From voices to action: FishCoRe Salimbayan enhances fisheries resilience
By Anthony Ian H. Reyes For fisherfolk who face...
SSS marks 69th anniversary with stronger member protection, expanding services
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) marked...
Nueva Vizcaya to hosts 2026 IBP Luzon Convention
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Governor Jose...
Baguio City
Amid rains, public urged to remain vigilant vs dengue
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The City Health Services Office (CHSO) urged residents to remain vigilant against dengue fever as continued rains may create additional mosquito breeding sites. City Health Officer Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes said dengue cases in the city remain below the city’s epidemic threshold albeit an increase was...
Baguio Anti-Distracted Walking Ordinance Expanded with Keep Right Rule
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Baguio City Council has approved on third and final reading an ordinance further amending the city’s Anti-Distracted Ordinance to impose a “keep right” rule on two-way sidewalks and give priority to walking pedestrians but with exemptions for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and emergency situations. The...
CAR
Yap lauds DA Sec. Laurel for championing Benguet farmers
BENGUET, Philippines — Benguet Rep. Eric Go Yap expressed his deep gratitude to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. following the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) defense of major agricultural infrastructure projects for the province. Yap praised Tiu Laurel for championing the needs of Benguet farmers after the agency stood behind...
Region 1
From voices to action: FishCoRe Salimbayan enhances fisheries resilience
By Anthony Ian H. Reyes For fisherfolk who face the sea each day to provide food for their families, protecting the waters they depend on is also about protecting their livelihoods. This is the purpose of FishCoRe Salimbayan 2026, a stakeholder engagement initiative that brings together fisherfolk, youth, government,...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya to hosts 2026 IBP Luzon Convention
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Governor Jose V. Gambito pledged the full support of the provincial government for the hosting by the Nueva Vizcaya chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) of the 2026 IBP Northern Luzon Regional Convention, scheduled Oct. 15–17, 2026 at the...
Region 3
P106 Million of illegal drug found in yacht while docked for engine repair
Ruben A. Veloria SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines – Authorities are still probing all available documents that may lead to unveiling the identity of the owner of a yacht where authorities siezed on Wednesday more than P100-M worth of illegal marijuana while on docked Subic Bay Yacht Club here. Based...
Region 4 (a-b)
DAR distributes over 76 hectares of land to 109 beneficiaries in Marinduque
By Dennis Nebreja BOAC, Marinduque, Philippines — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributed a total of 76.1516 hectares of agricultural land to 109 individuals from three municipalities in Marinduque during the first half of the year 2026. DAR Marinduque Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II (PARPO) Engr. Virgilio...
REGION 5
NAPC eyes more participation of Naga City women with disabilities in gov’t programs
By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines -Josefina Pante, 63, assumed her role as the new president of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) women’s organization in Naga City on April 30 of this year. Just three months into her term, Pante has already visited 15 of the 27 barangays...
NCR
SSS marks 69th anniversary with stronger member protection, expanding services
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) marked its 69th Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to protect Filipino workers and their families while strengthening the System’s financial sustainability, expanding access to social security, and transforming the delivery of services. Carrying the theme “Bawat Isa Protektado, Bawat Bukas Sigurado,” the...
VIS-MIN
PRO9 seized P4.1M undocumented cigarettes in Zamboanga del Norte
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, Philippines — Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 arrested a man and seized more than ₱4.1 million worth of undocumented cigarettes during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Canawan, Salug, Zamboanga del Norte, on September 1. At around 9:30 PM, personnel of the Salug Municipal Police Station (MPS), who...
Sports
300 yApayao athletes receive ₱3.7M in cash incentives
By Jess Christley Marquez APAYAO, Philippines — Three hundred yApayao athletes who brought home medals from the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet and Palarong Pambansa received a combined ₱3.731 million in cash incentives from the Provincial Government of Apayao (PGA) on September 3. The incentives were awarded...
LIFESTYLE
Metrobank Foundation Honors 10 Outstanding Filipino Teachers, Soldiers, and Police Officers for 2026
The Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) has announced the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, honoring four teachers, three soldiers, and three police officers for achievements that continue to improve lives, strengthen institutions, and address the critical needs in their communities. The 10 awardees join a distinguished roster of exemplary Filipinos whose work...
Business
Clark Aviation Capital: Building the Runway for the Philippines’ Next Tech Supply Chain
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Long before any cargo plane touches down, the groundwork is already being laid at Clark. The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), the aviation and land development arm of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), is quietly building what it calls the Clark Aviation...
Environment
KBP Baguio-Benguet and Partners Extend 16-Year Reforestation Legacy in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Since 2011, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Baguio-Benguet Chapter has been part of Broadcastreeing, a nationwide environmental initiative launched by the KBP National together with its regional chapters to encourage members of the broadcast industry, communities, and partners to come together for...
