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Baguio Christmas festivities to promote circular economy, local artistry
(By Aileen P. Refuerzo BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The...
Baguio earns high ratings in anti-trafficking, peace and order assessments
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government under Mayor Benjamin...
Responsible water use urged amid El Niño concerns
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has underscored the...
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BCDA explores 40-MW LNG power facility, underground ICT network for New Clark City
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development...
Cebu Pacific Receives UN Recognition for Championing Gender-Inclusive Workplace
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) placed second runner-up in the Gender-Inclusive...
Nagueños community spirit stands out in HUC info drive
NAGA CITY, Philippines — Residents’ strong participation continues to mark...
Baguio City
Baguio Christmas festivities to promote circular economy, local artistry
(By Aileen P. Refuerzo BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Summer Capital will carry its “Pansa-nopen Tayo” circular economy and local artistry promotion advocacies into the Christmas season with recycled materials and locally produced art to make up this year’s holiday decorations. City Tourism Officer Aloysius Mapalo said the city...
Baguio earns high ratings in anti-trafficking, peace and order assessments
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government under Mayor Benjamin Magalong has earned recognition for its efforts to combat human trafficking and violence against women and children in the Summer Capital, as well as maintain peace and order, after receiving high ratings in two local governance assessments during the regional...
CAR
Off-Grid households receive Solar Home Systems
ITOGON, Benguet, Philippines — Mayor Bernard S. Waclin, together with the National Power Corporation (NPC), led the turnover of Solar Home Systems to 14 households in Sitio Daynet, Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet recently, providing residents of the remote community with access to basic electricity. The donation, facilitated through the NPC, is...
Region 1
La Union’s Fairest 2026 opens, marks 25 years of LUcal Craftmanship
La Union’s pioneering trade and tourism fair opened today at the Grand Atrium, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City, om November 4, 2026. Now on its 25th year, the “La Union’s Fairest” celebrates a legacy of excellence and exceptional craftsmanship as it once again gathers the finest proudly La Union-made products...
Region 2
Gambito backs PhilHealth GAMOT Program, pushes wider YAKAP enrollment in NV
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Governor Jose V. Gambito has pledged the provincial government’s support for PhilHealth’s expanded outpatient medicine benefit, as he pressed for closer coordination to ensure that more Nueva Vizcaya residents can access consultations, diagnostic tests and essential maintenance drugs. Gambito expressed support...
Region 3
BCDA explores 40-MW LNG power facility, underground ICT network for New Clark City
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed agreements with Blue Vista Berhad, Westfield Resources LLC, and ComClark Network and Technology Corp. (the parent company of fiber broadband player Converge ICT Solutions Inc.) to assess a proposed 40-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power plant...
Region 4 (a-b)
DENR pushes for enhanced greening program amid El Niño threats, climate change effects
By Charmaine Odong-Pangan CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to strengthen the implementation of its Enhanced National Greening Program (NGP) to rehabilitate denuded lands, protect forests, and mitigate the impacts of climate change, particularly the threats posed by a very...
REGION 5
Nagueños community spirit stands out in HUC info drive
NAGA CITY, Philippines — Residents’ strong participation continues to mark the city government’s information campaign on Naga’s proposed conversion into a Highly Urbanized City (HUC). Through barangay assemblies and sector-based gatherings, city officials and employees have brought the discussion directly to communities. The sessions explain the benefits of HUC status,...
NCR
Cebu Pacific Receives UN Recognition for Championing Gender-Inclusive Workplace
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) placed second runner-up in the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category at the 2026 Philippines Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards, organized by UN Women Philippines. The WEPs Awards, guided by a global framework established by UN Women and the UN Global Compact, recognize and celebrate bold actions, innovative initiatives,...
VIS-MIN
PRO 9 Sweeps October 2026 Operations with Significant Anti-Crime Victories
CAMP COL ROMEO A ABENDAN, Zamboanga City, Philippines — Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 recorded significant operational accomplishments in October 2026, underscoring its commitment to combating criminality, maintaining peace and order, and ensuring public safety throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu Province. Under the leadership of Police Brigadier General Elmer...
Sports
Nueva Vizcaya fast-tracks P90M sports complex for 2027 CAVRAA meet
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines —The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya has moved into the procurement stage for a major upgrade of its provincial sports complex, with at least P60 million already available for the first two phases of work ahead of the province’s hosting of the 2027...
LIFESTYLE
OGAWA: The kwarentahins’ partner towards a midlife upgrade
Today’s kwarentahins are working towards a midlife upgrade. In their quest to become the best versions of themselves, people in their 40s sign up for marathons and HYROX tournaments and take on lighter but challenging workouts like Pilates and yoga. They know that as they age, they lose muscle mass,...
Business
BCDA signs three lease agreements to boost commercial, recreational developments in Clark and Camp John Hay
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed three lease agreements for leisure, recreation, and tourism developments in Clark, Pampanga and Camp John Hay, Baguio, bringing in additional investments, jobs, and economic activity in the areas. “Through these lease agreements, we are opening more opportunities for private sector partners...
Environment
SM City Baguio Shares the Love for Sustainability Through the People Behind Everyday Actions
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Behind a mall’s daily operations are people whose work contributes to making sustainability part of everyday life. From managing energy and water consumption to finding practical ways to reuse waste, their efforts help turn environmental responsibility into actions that make a difference. At SM City Baguio,...
