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Magalong defers to DepEd on cellphone ban in schools
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong is deferring to...
Magalong pushes for complete total vape ban in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong is now pushing...
Baguio City to rebid delayed Buyog Rainwater Harvesting project
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Rainwater Harvesting Facility construction project...
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Nueva Vizcaya distributes P6.1M cash aid to 1,227 solo parents
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — A total...
49 barangay ng Agoo binigyan ng bagong Multi-Purpose Vehicles
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Personal na tinanggap ng...
PROCAR ranks No.3 Nationwide in Service of Warrants of Arrests
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Cordillera...
Baguio City
Magalong defers to DepEd on cellphone ban in schools
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong is deferring to the Department of Education (DepEd) on whether to impose a total ban on mobile phones in schools, citing the need for studies and expert guidance before adopting such a policy. Magalong made the statement on June 29, 2026, when asked...
Magalong pushes for complete total vape ban in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong is now pushing for a ban on all vapes, after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera confirmed that a vape device containing marijuana was confiscated from a school in Baguio City. According to Magalong, the PDEA presented him with two vapes containing marijuana and...
CAR
PROCAR ranks No.3 Nationwide in Service of Warrants of Arrests
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet, Philippines — The Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) achieved third place in law enforcement nationwide in the Service of Warrants of Arrest (WOA) from 2012 to 2026. Based from the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) Baseline Data on Wanted Persons from January...
Region 1
49 barangay ng Agoo binigyan ng bagong Multi-Purpose Vehicles
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Personal na tinanggap ng local officials at barangay councils ng bayan ng Agoo ang 49 bagong Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) mula sa Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng La Union bilang tugon sa pag-arangkada ng mabilis na serbisyong publiko; Ang mga sasakyan ay pinondohan sa ilalim ng La...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya distributes P6.1M cash aid to 1,227 solo parents
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — A total of 1,227 solo parents from seven towns in the province received P5,000 each, totaling P6.135 million, in cash assistance from the provincial government. The beneficiaries came from Solano, Diadi, Villaverde, Bagabag, Bayombong, Bambang and Aritao, Provincial Social Welfare and Development...
Region 3
Major Tourism coalition launches roadshow to connect with VisMin Travel Markets
CLARK, Pampanga, Philippines — Central and Northern Luzon is home to world-class heritage sites, beach and mountain resorts, natural attractions, and cultural treasures, yet remains largely overlooked by travelers from the Visayas and Mindanao. To help bridge this gap, concerned stakeholders are embarking on the Clark and Beyond Roadshow from...
Region 4 (a-b)
DOT launches new domestic tourism campaign ‘Discover More to Love’ offers over 3k travel deals
LAGUNA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launches its newest domestic tourism campaign, “Discover More to Love,” to encourage Filipinos in exploring the country’s hidden gems and emerging local destinations in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, on June 26. Through more than 3,000 travel deals across hotels, tour operators, airlines,...
REGION 5
Naga City residents get safer homes through PBBM’s 4PH Program
By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — For years, Alicia Umali and her family have lived with the constant threat of flooding in their community and the uncertainty that every heavy downpour brings. Through the national government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH), the Umali family of...
NCR
SSS Pension Booster delivers 6.2% return for members amid economic challenges
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its Pension Booster Program, also known as the Voluntary Provident Fund, continues to deliver strong financial performance in 2026, posting an average return on investment (ROI) of 6.2 percent from January to May this year despite prevailing economic challenges....
VIS-MIN
Cebu Pacific, MCIA launch OFW Facilitation Center at Cebu International Airport
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has officially launched the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Facilitation Center at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2, making essential travel and government services more accessible for OFWs before departure and upon arrival. The facility is a joint initiative of CEB, the Department...
Sports
Chess tournament celebrates strategy,community,and family bonds at SM City Baguio
SM City Baguio became a gathering place for the city’s growing chess community as it hosted a Chess Tournament that brought together players of all ages. The event highlighted not only the competitive spirit of the game but also its ability to foster connection, discipline, and shared learning across generations....
LIFESTYLE
From Beneficiary to Community Development Worker: How DSWD’s Cash-for-Work Program opened doors of work opportunities
Growing up, Shaina Mae Miranda Suguitan realized that money was not something that came easily. She was one of the former beneficiaries of the Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). Her...
Business
Globe recognized in Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for third consecutive year
Globe has once again been recognized in Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 list, underscoring its continued role as one of the region’s leading companies amid a rapidly evolving digital economy. The company ranked No. 119 this year, marking its third consecutive year on the annual list following its recognition in 2024...
Environment
Aboitiz Renewables inaugurates 92.55-MWp San Manuel Solar Plant in Pangasinan
Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), officially inaugurated its 92.55-megawatt peak (MWp) San Manuel Solar Power Plant, effectively expanding its solar portfolio in Pangasinan and supporting the push to increase the share of renewable energy in the Philippine power mix. Built in coordination with...
