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Retired soldierโs daughter tops PMA โTalang Dangalโ Class of 2026
PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia (wearing Philippine...
American Experts Share World-Class Teaching Strategies with Baguio Educators
An American English Language Fellow trains college instructors on...
13,655 families in Baguio to receive free rice
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Social Welfare and Development...
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Nueva Vizcaya tourism gains momentum as visitors arrival rise
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Nueva Vizcaya’s...
P33.5M aid to be distributed to 6,670 jeepney drivers in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A total of 6,670 jeepney drivers...
Globe rolls out relief support for Bicol communities as Mayon unrest continues
ALBAY, Philippines — Globe is providing immediate relief and connectivity...
Baguio City
Retired soldierโs daughter tops PMA โTalang Dangalโ Class of 2026
PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia (wearing Philippine Navy Uniform) with the Top Ten cadets of the Philippine Military Academy “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 during the media presentation held at Fort del Pilar, Baguio City, on May 6. Photo by Zaldy Comanda FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio...
American Experts Share World-Class Teaching Strategies with Baguio Educators
An American English Language Fellow trains college instructors on teaching complex subjects in English. BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippines diplomatic ties and the Freedom 250 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, through its...
CAR
P33.5M aid to be distributed to 6,670 jeepney drivers in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A total of 6,670 jeepney drivers in the Cordillera region will receive P5,000 each under the Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development- Cordillera Administrative Region. In the first round of CRA payout on May 4 at the Baguio Convention Center,...
Region 1
FROM LU TO THE UNIVERSE: Gov Ortega assured support to MUPH Bea Millan Windorski
LA UNION Philippines – The people of La Union led by Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega are in euphoria following last night’s win of the province’s bet, Bea Millan Windorski, in the Miss Universe Philippines beauty pageant. In a short chat with the local media today, May 3, 2026, Gov....
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya tourism gains momentum as visitors arrival rise
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Nueva Vizcaya’s tourism sector continued to gain momentum, with overall visitor arrivals rising in 2025 and paying tourists increasing by 28.02 percent in the first quarter of 2026, the Provincial Tourism and Culture Office (PTCO) said. Provincial Tourism Officer Marichelle O. Costales...
Region 3
CIAC joins Ease of Doing Business Month celebration
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Philippines ⸺The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) has lined up a series of activities in celebration of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month this May 2026, in support of continuing efforts to improve government service delivery. The CIAC celebration, led by the Management Systems Improvement Department...
Region 4 (a-b)
Newly-opened CALAX Subsection 3 seen to improve South Luzon connectivity
By Christopher Hedreyda CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, Philippines (PIA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the opening of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 3 on May 4 in General Trias City, Cavite, which is seen to improve the connectivity and mobility of people, goods, and services between major cities in the...
REGION 5
Globe rolls out relief support for Bicol communities as Mayon unrest continues
ALBAY, Philippines — Globe is providing immediate relief and connectivity support to residents in Albay as Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, with ongoing volcanic unrest and intermittent eruptive activity as of Sunday,May 3, based on updates from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology...
NCR
Cayetano, Dizon inspect first-of-its-kind forensic lab in Taguig
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — A world-class forensic laboratory meant to help solve crimes faster and deter criminals is nearing completion in the City of Taguig, just two years after it broke ground. Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday brought Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to the site of...
VIS-MIN
5150 Camiguin welcomes over 300 athletes from 15 countries for inaugural island race
Camiguin, Philippines – The island province of Camiguin takes center stage this weekend as it hosts the inaugural 5150 Camiguin, bringing together more than 300 athletes from 15 countries in a celebration of triathlon, tourism, and Filipino hospitality. Set against one of the Philippines’ most iconic island backdrops, the Olympic-distance race marks another milestone in the continued expansion of IRONMAN-branded events across the country. Known as the “Island Born of Fire,” Camiguin...
Sports
Rehab of Baguio swimming pool, awaiting feasibility study
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong assured the plans to rehabilitate the swimming pool at the Baguio City Athletic Bowl, on April 27, 2026, following concerns raised about its condition and usability for athletes. Magalong said funds have already been secured for the pool’s full rehabilitation, with additional support...
LIFESTYLE
TESTIMONIAL OF TRANSFORMATION: From being former 4Ps monitored child to 4Ps worker
APAYAO, Philippines — My family was once a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino (4Ps). Today, I, Beverly Bali, from Barangay San Gregorio, Luna in the province of Apayao, stand proud as one of the 4Ps staff, as a Social Welfare Assistant in Pudtol, Apayao, serving families who walk the...
Business
BCDA remits P5.7B to National Treasury; dividends hit record P2.6B
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on April 28, 2026, Tuesday formally turned over Php5.7 billion to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), marking its latest contribution to funding infrastructure, social services, and military modernization. This brings BCDA’s total remittances for 2026 to 5 percent higher than the Php5.45...
Environment
NIA-CAR to deploy water pumps, rotate water distribution as El Niรฑo looms over Cordillera
By Debbie E. Gasingan BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (PIA) — The National Irrigation Administration Cordillera (NIA-CAR) said that mitigating measures are in place for the possible effects of El Niño. Of the 69,270 hectares of agricultural areas served by NIA-CAR across the region, 2,780 hectares are identified as vulnerable areas. Based...
