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Baguio COVID-19 cases mild, manageable – Magalong
By Rose Frejane A. Cruz BAGUIO CITY, Philippines –...
TIEZA satisfied with Burnham Lake rehabilitation
By Rose Frejane A. Cruz BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – “I’m...
Baguio declares July 12 as West Philippine Sea Awareness Day
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong through an approved...
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Abra mango grower’s livelihood rises with agricultural drone from DOST
By Christian Alllister G. Tubadeza From traditional farming to...
SSS, DSWD launch AlkanSSSya Program for social security protection of 4Ps beneficiaries
LA UNION, Philippines- The Social Security System (SSS) and the...
BCDA taps South Korea’s KEPCO to power New Clark City’s next wave of investments
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development...
Baguio City
Baguio COVID-19 cases mild, manageable – Magalong
By Rose Frejane A. Cruz BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – “The current 41 cases of COVID-19 recorded from January to May in Baguio City are mild, manageable and nothing to worry about,” Mayor Benjamin Magalong assured in his social media post on July 11. “I want to assure our residents...
TIEZA satisfied with Burnham Lake rehabilitation
By Rose Frejane A. Cruz BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – “I’m very satisfied with the ongoing rehabilitation of Burnham Lake, I can see that it will be even more beautiful when it is finally completed and with its modern design, it will definitely be more enjoyable for those who visit and...
CAR
Abra mango grower’s livelihood rises with agricultural drone from DOST
By Christian Alllister G. Tubadeza From traditional farming to precision agriculture PEÑARRUBIA, Abra, Philippines — For decades, mango farmer and entrepreneur Arnel Valera relied on conventional methods to manage his sprawling mango plantation in Abra. With over 3,000 mango trees spread across 20 hectares of land, spraying fertilizers...
Region 1
SSS, DSWD launch AlkanSSSya Program for social security protection of 4Ps beneficiaries
LA UNION, Philippines- The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 1 officially launched the 4Ps-AlkanSSSya Program through its pilot implementation among members of the 4Ps United Association in Barangay Tabtabungao, Rosario, La Union, providing Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries with a...
Region 2
OWWA moves to digital platforms to shorten waits, reach more OFW’s
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is accelerating its digital transformation to make government services faster, safer and more accessible to overseas Filipino workers and their families, OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” M. Caunan said. Speaking to local media during her visit...
Region 3
BCDA taps South Korea’s KEPCO to power New Clark City’s next wave of investments
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has partnered with South Korea’s state-owned energy giant, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), to develop the smart energy systems that will power the next phase of New Clark City’s growth, strengthening the metropolis’ position as an investment-ready destination...
Region 4 (a-b)
470 mangingisda ng Quezon pinarangalan ng Aboitiz Power
By Danny Estacio PAGBILAO, Quezon — Pinarangalan ng Aboitiz Power ang may 470 mangingisda mula sa 26 na samahan sa bayang ito ng Therma Luzon Inc. (TLI), isang subsidiary ng Aboitiz Power, sa taunang pagdiriwang ng Alon at Ani — isang programang nagbibigay-pugay sa mga mahahalagang kontribusyon ng mga lokal...
REGION 5
NCPC backs Naga HUC status, pushes for stronger transparency, participatory governance
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The Naga City People’s Council (NCPC) expressed support for Naga City’s conversion into a Highly Urbanized City (HUC) while emphasizing the need to sustain transparency, citizen participation, and inclusive governance once the new status is ratified. NCPC Executive Director Lorrybel Nachor said the HUC status is...
NCR
What’s achieved 10 years after the Arbitral Award on the SCS/ WPS
The 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea (SCS)/ West Philippine Sea (WPS) continues to be an issue that hounds the Philippines and China despite 10 years having passed. Some sectors say that it has affected the centuries long relations between the neighboring countries. Questions still lay unanswered without...
VIS-MIN
DAR distributes P7.3M in innovative farming technology in Negros Oriental
NEGROS ORIENTAL, Philippines — A new chapter in agricultural progress unfolded on the as the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) formally turned over farm tractors and a rice harvester worth ₱7.3 million to six Agrarian Reform Beneficiary (ARB) associations in the province of Negros Oriental, during a ceremony held in...
Sports
New Fil-Am format to be used in 76th Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A new age has practically dawned with the Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament after marking its 75th year. This after hosts John Hay Golf and Baguio Country Club renewed their partnership to stage another year of the biggest and oldest amateur golf tournament this side of the...
LIFESTYLE
Ifugao artists showcase talent in Quezon City art exhibit
By Florida B. Robles LAGAWE, Ifugao, Philippines — The Visual Artists of Ifugao Creatives (IC) organization goes beyond borders as they joined the “Pastel Beyond Borders” exhibition organized by The Travelling Pastel Project (TTRAPP), a grassroots mobile art initiative, at Gateway Gallery in Quezon City. Launched on July 4, 2026,...
Business
BCDA recognized anew as one of PHL’s top-performing GOCCs
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has once again earned its place among the top-performing government-owned and-controlled corporations (GOCC) in the country, following its dividend remittance amounting to P2.6 billion this year. This sustained performance reflects BCDA’s commitment to good governance, fiscal discipline, and creating lasting value for the...
Environment
SBMA assures Subic is safe area as no hazardous e-waste allowed in the Freeport
By Ruben A. Veloria SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines – Officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) assured on Monday that the Subic Freeport is a safe area as the agency does not allow entry of hazardous electronic wastes or E-waste here. The statement was made by SBMA Director...
