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Public reminded to take precautions vs Leptospirosis
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Health officials reminded residents to take...
Baguio records 125 ‘mild’ COVID019 cases, no deaths reported
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Health Services Office reported...
543 dengue cases recorded in Baguio, possible increase this August
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Health officials are concerned that the...
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Bambang business owners help crack down on Human Trafficking
By Rachel Magday BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines — Fifty...
BCDA and StB GigaFactory spearhead sustainable energy initiatives in New Clark City other BCDA properties
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development...
PhilHealth YAKAP, GAMOT: Where Albay patients can get P20K worth of free medical check-up, drugs
By Sally Atento-Altea LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — For Andrea Camba,...
Baguio City
Public reminded to take precautions vs Leptospirosis
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Health officials reminded residents to take precautions against leptospirosis, particularly after exposure to floodwater or areas that may have been contaminated by rat urine. Data from the Baguio General Hospital (BGH) showed six leptospirosis patients admitted to the hospital. Two have already recovered, while four remain...
Baguio records 125 ‘mild’ COVID019 cases, no deaths reported
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Health Services Office reported the city recorded 125 COVID-19 cases as of August 17, with 120 patients having recovered and five cases remaining active, all of which are mild. This was reported during the Baguio City Council’s regular session when representatives from the CHSO,...
CAR
Malacañang declares Sept. 11 a special holiday in CAR for ‘sipat’ anniversary
By Redji Cawis CORDILLERA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared September 11, 2026, a special non-working day holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region for the Mount Data Peace Accord anniversary. This is in lieu of September 13, the actual anniversary, which falls on a Sunday. “It is but fitting and proper...
Region 1
Ortega Takes Helm as RPOC Chair, Pledges Joint Efforts for a Safer Region 1
LA UNION. Philippines — Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega formally assumed his role as chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council in Ilocos Region (RPOC) after taking his oath of office at the Provincial Capitol in the City of San Fernando, La Union, on August 24, 2026. Department of...
Region 2
Bambang business owners help crack down on Human Trafficking
By Rachel Magday BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines — Fifty business owners and operators in this town have pledged to help authorities detect and prevent human trafficking, protect women and children from exploitation, and keep their establishments safe for vulnerable sectors. The commitment was made during an anti-trafficking orientation held...
Region 3
BCDA and StB GigaFactory spearhead sustainable energy initiatives in New Clark City other BCDA properties
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and StB GigaFactory, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore and advance renewable energy generation, energy storage systems, and e-mobility solutions across New Clark City and other BCDA-managed developments. The strategic partnership aims to establish...
Region 4 (a-b)
Marinduque joins MIMAROPA science, technology week opening
By Dennis Nebrejo TORRIJOS, Marinduque, Philippines — The province of Marinduque joined the opening of the 2026 MIMAROPA Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Aug. 17 at the Torrijos Stadium. This year’s celebration carries the theme “SUSTAIN MIMAROPA: Biodiversity,...
REGION 5
PhilHealth YAKAP, GAMOT: Where Albay patients can get P20K worth of free medical check-up, drugs
By Sally Atento-Altea LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — For Andrea Camba, a mother of three, a persistent cough had become both a health concern and a financial burden. After trying various cough medicines and home remedies without relief, Camba sought help through the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) Yaman ng Kalusugan...
NCR
Philippines leads ASEAN push for stronger space cooperation under Pres. Marcos
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA. Philippines — The Marcos Jr. administration is leading the Philippines’ efforts to deepen cooperation among Southeast Asian nations in space science, technology and innovation, using its 2026 chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to advance a regional framework aimed at strengthening resilience, innovation...
VIS-MIN
DSWD turns over PAMANA Program Assistance to Five Local Livelihood Organizations
BORONGAN City, Eastern Samar, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development has officially handed P300,000 worth of financial assistance divided among five livelihood organizations in Borongan City yesterday, August 25, as part of the national agency’s PAMANA (Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan) program. Spearheaded by the DSWD Regional Office...
Sports
Apayao Provincial Athletic Meet set Sept. 2-5
APAYAO, Philippines — Student-athletes from all seven municipalities will compete in the Apayao Provincial Athletic Meet for School Year 2026-2027 from September 2 to 5, with events scheduled at different venues in Lower Apayao. The opening program will be held on September 2 at the Apayao Eco-Tourism and Sports Complex...
LIFESTYLE
SM City Baguio Shares the Love of Learning Through AI, Connecting Generations in the Digital Age
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Recognizing the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday life and the importance of making digital learning accessible to all generations, SM Supermalls, through SM City Baguio, partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DICT-CAR) to conduct a learning...
Business
SM Group receives 12 Stevie® Awards for reporting and community programs
PASAY CITY, Philippines — The SM Group received 12 Stevie Awards at the 2026 International Business Awards, with recognition spanning parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its malls and communities. SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, received four awards. It won Gold Stevies in the Conglomerates...
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...
