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Gatchalian assures financial assistance to Guisad Surong landslide victims
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Department of Social Welfare and Development...
CEPMO clarifies Burnham Lake rehab, cites improvement
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – City Environment and Parks Management Office...
Baguio earns Silver Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Governance
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government under Mayor Benjamin...
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Monsoon rain damages protective dikes in two more major rivers in Zambales
By Ruben A.Veloria ZAMBALES, Philippines – While workers are...
NV Rep. Cayton seeks higher income tax exemption threshold
More than three million Filipino workers could receive additional tax...
President Marcos wants all waterways in Naga City dredged — DPWH chief
By Ana-liza Macatangay and Ernie Delgado DPWH Secretary Vince...
Baguio City
Gatchalian assures financial assistance to Guisad Surong landslide victims
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured those who lost loved ones, were injured, and were homeless due to the landslide that they will be given financial assistance from the government. Gatchalian, along with Mayor Benjamin Magalong, personally visited the landslide area...
CEPMO clarifies Burnham Lake rehab, cites improvement
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – City Environment and Parks Management Office has clarified some points raised in news reports and discussions concerning the rehabilitation of the Burnham Lake saying they welcome public opinion and constructive feedback to attain the shared goal of restoring the lake’s health but these should be based...
CAR
NIA Apayao turns over completed irrigation projects to irrigators groups
PUDTOL, APAYAO,Philippines – Completed irrigation projects in Apayao will now be operated and maintained by the irrigators’ associations (IA) after the mass turnover and acceptance ceremony held in Barangay Emilia of this municipality, on August 6. The ceremony was led by NIA-CAR Regional Manager Ronilio M. Cervantes, Pudtol officials...
Region 1
Pangasinan assesses P117-M damage after habagat, TS Maymay
By Elsha Marie S. Arguel LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philippines — More than 25,000 families in Pangasinan were affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) intensified by Tropical Storm Maymay (international name: Kujira), prompting local authorities to activate disaster response measures that helped protect communities despite widespread flooding and infrastructure damage. The Provincial...
Region 2
NV Rep. Cayton seeks higher income tax exemption threshold
More than three million Filipino workers could receive additional tax relief under a bill filed in the House of Representatives that seeks to raise the annual tax-exempt income threshold from ₱250,000 to ₱350,000, allowing qualified employees to keep a larger share of their earnings amid rising living costs. Nueva Vizcaya...
Region 3
Monsoon rain damages protective dikes in two more major rivers in Zambales
By Ruben A.Veloria ZAMBALES, Philippines – While workers are occupied repairing the damaged slope protection dike in Bucao River in Botolan town, two more dikes in towns of Cabangan and San Felipe were reportedly damaged due to strong river current brought by heavy monsoon rain. In an ocular inspection...
Region 4 (a-b)
DOST brings science, technology celebration closer to MIMAROPA communities
By Joshua Sugay CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro,Philippines — More residents across MIMAROPA will gain access to science, technology, and innovation as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-MIMAROPA brings the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) to all island provinces for the first time from August 17...
REGION 5
President Marcos wants all waterways in Naga City dredged — DPWH chief
By Ana-liza Macatangay and Ernie Delgado DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo speak with a resident during their inspection of the dredging operations at Sagop Creek on August 6, 2026. (Image from DPWH) LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday said President...
NCR
SSS, BIR strengthen interagency cooperation through landmark partnership
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday formalized a landmark partnership to strengthen compliance with tax and social security laws, enhance data sharing, and improve public service delivery. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by SSS President and Chief...
VIS-MIN
Northern Samar joins solar power drive to address energy challenges
NORTHERN SAMAR, Philippines — A major step toward energy security, the Provincial Government of Northern Samar has asserted its full support for the implementation of the Department of Energy’s Solar Solutions for Government: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Public Buildings (SSG-ERPB) Program. During the Forum on Accelerating Energy...
Sports
Baguio reiterates no registration fees for Batang Pinoy tryouts
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The city government through the City Administrator’s Office has reiterated that no registration fees will be collected from athletes in the tryouts for the 2026 Batang Pinoy Games. City Administrator Vittorio Jerico Cawis said there had been a proposal to revive registration fees for the pre-qualifying...
LIFESTYLE
A DREAM Fulfilled: Marie’s JOURNEY from 4Ps Beneficiary to Licensed Teacher
For many, passing the board exam is a dream that takes years of hard work. For Marie L. Pagedped that dream became possible through determination, the support of her family, and the help of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). At 23, Marie from Camatagan, Sabangan, Mountain Province, proudly carries...
Business
UnionBank Brings Apple Pay to its Customers in the Philippines
An easier and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac Manila, Philippines — Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) today brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in the Philippines. Apple Pay is an easy, secure, and private way to pay in-store, in-app, and online...
Environment
AboitizPower and South Korean firm sign MOU to explore nuclear energy cooperation in the Philippines
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) at KHNP headquarters in Gyeongju, South Korea on July 31 to explore cooperation on nuclear energy technologies and their potential applicability in the Philippines. The ceremony was attended by AboitizPower Chief...
