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Baguio City proposed 2027 budget rises 13% to P4.1B
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The proposed budget of the City...
City, TIEZA on Burnham Lake work deficiencies; seek public understanding
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government and the Tourism...
Local Climate Action Gains Ground in Baguio Barangays
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Local climate action is gaining ground...
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DSWD FO CAR KALAHI-CIDSS engages provincial stakeholders in Pagkilos implementation
By Yvonne Gracious T. Elegado The Department of Social...
BCDA, Pag-IBIG Fund forge inclusive housing partnership for key project areas
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development...
Gambito appeals for patience as quarry shift drives up sand, gravel prices
By Rachel magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines – Governor Jose...
Baguio City
Baguio City proposed 2027 budget rises 13% to P4.1B
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The proposed budget of the City Government of Baguio for 2027 rises by 13% to P4.143 billion, or P492.02 million higher than the P3.652-billion budget for 2026. The proposed Local Expenditure Program (LEP) with a total amount of P4,143,610,299 was submitted by Mayor Benjamin Magalong to...
City, TIEZA on Burnham Lake work deficiencies; seek public understanding
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) are working together to address concerns over the warping of the newly installed decks and other deficiencies at Burnham Lake, assuring the public that corrective measures are being undertaken to improve the facility’s safety,...
CAR
DSWD FO CAR KALAHI-CIDSS engages provincial stakeholders in Pagkilos implementation
By Yvonne Gracious T. Elegado The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR), through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Program, strengthens coordination with provincial governments and partner agencies to support the implementation of the Panahon...
Region 1
La Union towns finalize plans for Surfing Break 2026
LA UNION, Philippines — The shores of La Union are set for a weeklong celebration of music, culture, and seaside adventures as the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) together with the host municipalities unveiled the lineup of activities and preparations for the return of the La Union Surfing Break...
Region 2
Gambito appeals for patience as quarry shift drives up sand, gravel prices
By Rachel magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines – Governor Jose V. Gambito appealed to residents and contractors to bear with current prices of sand, gravel and other construction aggregates, saying the recent increases are temporary and tied to the province’s transition to a tighter quarry-permit system. Gambito said the provincial...
Region 3
BCDA, Pag-IBIG Fund forge inclusive housing partnership for key project areas
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) are joining forces to expand housing development opportunities in major growth areas, with approximately 14 hectares in New Clark City identified as the initial priority site under a new institutional...
Region 4 (a-b)
DOH targets 90% to eliminate cervical cancer among girls by 2030
By Danny Estacio PLARIDEL, Quezon, Philippines –The Department of Health is targeting 90 percent to eliminate cervical cancer among girls aged 15 by the year 2030, following the conduct of a school-based immunization program in this town on October 20, 2026, at Plaridel Central School. The town was chosen...
REGION 5
HUC status seen to boost Naga’s growth, investments
NAGA CITY, Philippines — Greater access to national government funding, a larger National Tax Allocation (NTA) and expanded revenue opportunities are among the potential benefits awaiting Naga City if its proposed conversion into a highly urbanized city (HUC) is approved in the November 21 plebiscite, according to election officials. Atty....
NCR
Klook Celebrates Champions of Philippine Tourism
Klook Partner Awards recognizes stakeholders who have boosted domestic tourism across the Philippines this 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Klook Philippines celebrated the standout champions of local tourism at the annual Klook Partner Awards on October 6, honoring its top-performing partners. The awards recognized excellence across Klook’s three primary travel...
VIS-MIN
PBBM’s push for farm connectivity advances ₱126.5-M road project in Sibugay
By Jaf Ivan Tabamo IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Improved market access and livelihood opportunities are expected for 586 families in Barangay Sulo, Naga, as the government advances a ₱126.5-million farm-to-market road project under the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up, supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push to...
Sports
Tao Yee Tan Strikes Gold in Kuala Lumpur After Asian Games Campaign
MANILA, Philippines – From the Asian Games courts in Nagoya to the championship courts of Malaysia, Padel Pilipinas player Tao Yee Tan continued her international campaign with a title-winning performance at the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Arla Protein Open Kuala Lumpur. Competing from October 9 to 11, Tan teamed...
LIFESTYLE
Kilyawan Farm Resort in Batangas Named Architecture Honoree at the NCCA Haligi ng Dangal Awards 2026
The family-run farm resort, built from two former chicken coops on an 8.5-hectare working farm, adds a national design honor to its international shortlistings and welcomes travelers to slow farm life about 90 minutes from Manila IBAAN, BATANGAS, Philippines – Kilyawan Farm Resort, a family-run farm resort in Ibaan, Batangas,...
Business
BIR tax collections in September rise to PhP203.58B
By PCO The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected PhP203.581 billion in taxes in September 2026, up by PhP20.056 billion or 10.93 percent from the same month last year, reflecting the government’s efforts to improve tax collection and compliance. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
Environment
SM Supermalls’ commitment to water stewardship and disaster resilience amid El Nino
MANILA, Philippines — With the El Niño phenomenon posing risks of prolonged dry spells and water shortages, water remains a critical resource that must be safeguarded for essential community services and future generations. SM Supermalls continues to strengthen its commitment to water stewardship by innovating its resource transformation, conservation, and...
