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Baguio saves P5M water supply for Burnham Lake
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government save P5 million...
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...
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DA-CAR,LGU Kabayan conduct site validation for proposed FMR Projects
KABAYAN, Benguet, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA), through...
Robredo secures P350M for Mount Isarog Project, balances tourism ecology
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone...
Nueva Vizcaya is Region 2’s Lone Provincial Awardee for Local Budget Performance
By Rachel Magday The Provincial Budget Office of Nueva...
Baguio City
Baguio saves P5M water supply for Burnham Lake
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government save P5 million in providing the water requirement for Burnham Lake, after two weeks of continuous rains brought by Tropical Storms Luis and Maymay, along with the enhanced southwest monsoon, City Environment and Parks Management Office head Rhenan Diwas, said the continuous rains...
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...
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DA-CAR,LGU Kabayan conduct site validation for proposed FMR Projects
KABAYAN, Benguet, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Farm-to-Market Road Development Program (FMRDP), has conducted site validation activities for proposed infrastructure projects in Kabayan. On August 20, 2026, DA personnel led by Atty. Jennilyn Dawayan, Regional Executive Director, inspected the proposed NRJ Bana-ao–Besocol–Oleg–Aki Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) at...
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
Nueva Vizcaya is Region 2’s Lone Provincial Awardee for Local Budget Performance
By Rachel Magday The Provincial Budget Office of Nueva Vizcaya was named 2026 Performing Local Budget Office, highlighting its strict adherence to budgeting rules and its leadership in promoting transparent, accountable and efficient public finance management. OIC Director IV Jose C. Pamittan of the Department of Budget and Management...
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
Robredo secures P350M for Mount Isarog Project, balances tourism ecology
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has approved P350 million for a project aimed at rehabilitating existing facilities and promoting sustainable tourism at the Mt. Isarog Natural Park. TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid personally visited Naga City to formally inform Mayor Leni Robredo...
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...
