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Baguio sees zero theft, robbery incidents as total crime drops 40%
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — No incidents of theft or robbery...
Baguio gets UK-back technical assistance to bolster water security govenance
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The City Government has received technical...
CEPMO Clarifies Function of Emergency Booths in Parks
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — City Environment and Parks Management Officer...
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Punnuk Festival celebrates in Hungduan, Ifugao
HUNGDUAN, Ifugao, Philippines — The Hungduan community in Ifugao province...
Zambales Gov. Ebdane orders to stop illegal constructions in accretion areas, sue land sellers
By Ruben A. Veloria ZAMBALES, Philippines – Governor Hermogenes...
NIA-CAR assesses P12.3-M damage to irrigation systems from cyclones, habagat
By Debbie E. Gasingan CORDILLERA, Philippines — The National Irrigation...
Baguio City
Baguio sees zero theft, robbery incidents as total crime drops 40%
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — No incidents of theft or robbery were recorded in Baguio City during the first 16 days of August 2026, as the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) strengthens its Four-Pillar Strategic Framework for Crime Prevention. The latest figures also show a 40 percent decrease in total crime...
Baguio gets UK-back technical assistance to bolster water security govenance
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The City Government has received technical assistance outputs from the United Kingdom under the Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP), marking a significant step toward improving the Summer Capital’s water security and governance initiatives. These include the Baguio Bulk Water Supply Feasibility Study and the...
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Punnuk Festival celebrates in Hungduan, Ifugao
HUNGDUAN, Ifugao, Philippines — The Hungduan community in Ifugao province joyfully celebrated the Punnuk Festival 2026, the traditional post-harvest thanksgiving at the Nunhipukana River marking the end of the agricultural cycle with the iconic tug-of-war at the river, on August 22. Communities from the Barangays of Hapao, Baang, and Nunggulunan...
Region 1
Collaboration and commitment toward a safer tourism industry
ILOCOS SUR, Philippines – The Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOPCOP) Training successfully concluded at the Ilocos Sur Provincial Police Office after after four days of meaningful discussions, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration among tourism and law enforcement stakeholders, on August 14. The training officially opened on August 1, through...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya honors 39 Senior Citizens with P560k Longevity Awards
By Rachel Magday BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines – The provincial government has awarded a total of P560,000 to 39 elderly residents who have been living in Nueva Vizcaya for their unwavering contributions to their families and communities. The awards were presented in a ceremony at the Provincial Social Welfare and...
Region 3
Zambales Gov. Ebdane orders to stop illegal constructions in accretion areas, sue land sellers
By Ruben A. Veloria ZAMBALES, Philippines – Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. on Monday ordered to stop all illegal construction within the accretion areas, and ordered local government officials to identify those who are responsible in selling accretion lots in coastal of San Narciso and San Felipe in this province...
Region 4 (a-b)
Batangas City opens Human Milk Depot to support infants, breastfeeding mothers
By Bhaby De Castro BATANGAS CITY, Philippines — Breastfeeding mothers in Batangas City now have a new facility where they can donate excess breast milk, following the establishment of a Human Milk Depot at SM City Batangas through a partnership among the Department of Health (DOH), SM Cares, Batangas Medical Center...
REGION 5
Naga City shifts to solar, eyes major savings for city-owned facilities
By Maida Boragay NAGA CITY, Philippines — Faced with the rising costs of fuel and the constant pressure of volatile electricity prices, the City Government of Naga is embarking on a significant shift toward renewable energy, marking a new chapter in its drive for sustainable governance. As part of...
NCR
Manila Marriott Hotel Launches Two-Month MOONFEST Celebration
Metro Manila, Philippines – Michelin-guide-listed Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts is known for institutionalizing high-impact campaigns like “All Ways Valentines”, “Women of Wonder” for Women’s Month, “Time-To-Spoil-Mom” for Mother’s Month, “Dad of Steel” for Father’s Month, “Paskonstelasyon” for the holidays and the “Sinagtala Famsgiving” a program aimed to...
VIS-MIN
AboitizPower earns spot in top 50 brand and employer rankings
Signifying its brand’s importance as a business asset, Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) entered the national Top 50 in the 2026 Philippine report of Brand Finance, an independent brand valuation consultancy. In its debut in the Top 50, the AboitizPower brand ranked 26th in brand value and 42nd in brand strength,...
Sports
SLU Cubs capture 2026 World Youth Championship title in Singapore
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Saint Louis University (SLU) Cubs Under-16 boys basketball team, representing the Philippines, captured the championship of the 2026 World Youth Championship (WYC) held Aug. 6 to 9 in Singapore. Playing under National Basketball League Baguio, the Cubs completed an unbeaten campaign, defeating Greater Basketball Academy...
LIFESTYLE
Award-Winning Circularity: SM Waste Free Future Transforms Closed-Loop Systems
Manila, Philippines – SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) received the Gold Award in the Transformation Category at the 2026 ESG Edge Impact Awards for its SM Waste Free Future initiative. The Transformation Category celebrates businesses and organizations that have significantly improved and evolved overall sustainability performance and operational models...
Business
UnionBank Private and Swiss Private Bank Lombard Odier Unveil Insights on the Evolving Needs of Filipino High-Net-Worth Families
Lombard Odier, a leading Swiss-based global wealth and asset manager, together with UnionBank Private, has released a new research study exploring emerging trends shaping wealth management in the Philippines and across the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Entitled “The Wealth Blueprint: Building Wealth, Sustaining Legacy”, the study discusses the evolving behaviors and concerns of high-net-worth...
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...
