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PDEA confirms sale of marijuana-laced vape products in schools
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has ordered strict...
20 drug-free barangays revoked in Baguio
PDEA confirmed the sale of vape with marijuana in schools...
After Rodent issue: Magalong assures zero-tolerance policy on sanitation
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong assured the public...
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Jamco commits P600-M investment in Clark, formalizes expansion partnership with CIAC
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga, Philippines — State-run Clark International Airport...
Barrio fiesta, boodle fight breakfast at St. John the Baptist in Quezon town
By Danny Estacio TIAONG, Quezon, Philippines – Municipal mayor...
More OFWs are looking beyond remittances as they prepare for life back home
More overseas Filipino workers are preparing for life after overseas...
Baguio City
PDEA confirms sale of marijuana-laced vape products in schools
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has ordered strict monitoring of the safety of students in every school against illegal drugs, after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) confirmed the sale of marijuana-laced vape products inside several educational institutions in Baguio City. During a meeting of the City Anti-Drug...
20 drug-free barangays revoked in Baguio
PDEA confirmed the sale of vape with marijuana in schools in Baguio BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong reported the revocation of 20 barangays as ‘drug-free’ due to the presence of active drug personalities in their respective jurisdictions in Baguio City. According to Magalong, who is head of...
CAR
Aboitiz Renewables creates sustainable livelihoods among Benguet tribes through hog-raising
TUBA, Benguet, Philippines — Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), is supporting a community-based hog-raising initiative for indigenous communities in Tuba, Benguet — helping local families build a sustainable source of income that can grow over time. The project benefits members of the Ibaloi,...
Region 1
DOST backs Ilocos Sur soybean enterprise to boost livelihoods, food security
By Joyah Mae C. Quimoyog VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur, Philippines — A science-driven livelihood initiative in Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, is expected to create new income opportunities, strengthen local food processing, and enhance climate resilience after the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) approved more than P1.7 million in assistance under...
Region 2
MGB hosts 5th regional mining conference in Cagayan Valley
By Victor Martin SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), along with mining companies operating in the region will hold the 5th Regional Mining Conference and 2026 Stakeholders’ Forum at Casa Jardin here today,24 June. Engineer Mario Ancheta, MGB Region 2...
Region 3
Jamco commits P600-M investment in Clark, formalizes expansion partnership with CIAC
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga, Philippines — State-run Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) and Jamco Philippines Inc. (JPI) formally commemorated and strengthened their longstanding partnership through the ceremonial signing of a lease agreement on June 23, 2026, marking a major expansion of the aircraft interiors manufacturer’s operations at the Clark Aviation...
Region 4 (a-b)
Barrio fiesta, boodle fight breakfast at St. John the Baptist in Quezon town
By Danny Estacio TIAONG, Quezon, Philippines – Municipal mayor Vincent Arjay Mea joined with the thousands of residents coming from the 31 barangays in a boodle fight dubbed as Barrio Fiesta, on the occasion of the town fiesta in honor of the patron St. John the Baptist, on June...
REGION 5
MARINA V joins provincial leaders in shaping Sorsogonโs tourism future
SORSOGON CITY, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority Regional Office V (MARINA V) joined government agencies, local government units, tourism officers, and key stakeholders during the Joint 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Planning Committee (SPTPC) and the Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Development Council (SPTDC) held at the War...
NCR
More OFWs are looking beyond remittances as they prepare for life back home
More overseas Filipino workers are preparing for life after overseas work by exploring opportunities to save, invest, and build sustainable sources of income. During the recent OFW Kabuhayan Expo 2026, BDO Unibank and its partner Xoom joined other organizations in promoting financial preparedness among migrant workers. “We want to help...
VIS-MIN
A Bridge to connect communities in Catubig
NORTHERN SAMAR, Philippines — The Catubig River, one of the major river networks in Northern Samar, flows through the communities of the Catubig Valley. For generations, it has served as a vital source of water and livelihood for residents on both banks. Yet despite the benefits it provides, the river...
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
Aboitiz Renewables paints a brighter school year for students across 31 host community schools
As School Year 2026–2027 begins, Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), is welcoming students back to something better. In the weeks leading up to the school opening, the company mobilized employees, resources, and local partners through Brigada Eskwela initiatives across its host communities nationwide...
Business
Driving Accessibility, Globe CEO Carl Cruz says No Single Technology Can Connect a Nation
As new satellite providers explore opportunities in the Philippines and around the world, discussions about the future of telecommunications often focus on a single question: Will satellites replace traditional mobile networks? For Globe, the conversation is bigger than any one technology. As new connectivity solutions emerge, the company believes the...
Environment
Water finds its second life through SM Green Movementโs 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...
