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Baguio GSO: Garbage Fee Increase No Reason to Take Waste Reduction for Granted
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The increase in garbage fees should...
Baguio City Advances Performance Governance System
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government is advancing its...
CAR declared State of Stable Internal Peace and Security
BAGUIO CITY, Philip[pines – The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) reached...
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Baguio City sweeps top honors at the Manila Times Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2026 Awards
MANILA, Philippines — Baguio City reaffirmed its position as a...
Nueva Vizcaya named Region 2’s top LGU for tourism development
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippine — Nueva Vizcaya...
Gen. Vallo calls for stronger partnership in public service
Police Brig. Gen. Noel Vallo underscored the importance of strong...
Baguio City
Baguio GSO: Garbage Fee Increase No Reason to Take Waste Reduction for Granted
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The increase in garbage fees should not be taken as a reason for households, businesses and barangays to ease up on waste reduction, segregation and diversion efforts, newly installed General Services Officer Ma. Guadalupe Della said. Della said the higher fees should instead be matched by...
Baguio City Advances Performance Governance System
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government is advancing its Performance Governance System (PGS) to strengthen planning, implementation and measurement of its strategies. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city has completed the Initiation and Compliance stages of the framework and received the Silver Trailblazer Award for both. “We are now...
CAR
Gen. Vallo calls for stronger partnership in public service
Police Brig. Gen. Noel Vallo underscored the importance of strong partnerships among government institutions, the police, communities and civil society in building safer and better communities during his message at the Monday flag-raising ceremony in Baguio City. Vallo expressed his appreciation to the City Government of Baguio for the invitation...
Region 1
PGLU gathers tourism stakeholders in La Union Tourism Summit 2026
LA UNION, Philippines — The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), through the La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO), marks its sixth La Union Tourism Summit this September 25, 2026. The summit, held at the Speaker Pro-Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center, Brgy. Sevilla City of San Fernando, La Union...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya named Region 2’s top LGU for tourism development
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippine — Nueva Vizcaya has been named the Most Outstanding Local Government Unit in Tourism Development in the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2’s first DAYAW: Regional Tourism Excellence Awards 2026. The recognition was awarded to the Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya, led by...
Region 3
DPWH commits P100-M quick response fund for San Fernando creek structure repairs
By Marie Joy S. Carbungco CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will immediately mobilize an initial P100 million from its Quick Response Fund (QRF) to repair critical sections of Magliman Creek in the City of San Fernando, following an on-site...
Region 4 (a-b)
Sen. Lapid brings Lingkod Lapid Caravan to Batangas
By Danny Estacio BATANGAS CITY, Philippines — Senator Lito Lapid—known as “Ang Supremo”—visited three barangays in Batangas City this Saturday and distributed grocery packs to some 600 residents, including 200 solo parents, 200 daycare pupils, 200 members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other indigent individuals on Saturday, Sept. 26,...
REGION 5
2028 FINISH LINE: Naga steps up disaster readiness
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The City Government of Naga is further strengthening its disaster preparedness and response capabilities as part of Mayor Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo’s 2028 Finish Lines agenda for a Cleaner, Greener, and Flood-Resilient Naga and an Efficient, Agile, and Citizen-Focused Local Government. The initiatives were among...
NCR
Baguio City sweeps top honors at the Manila Times Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2026 Awards
MANILA, Philippines — Baguio City reaffirmed its position as a beacon of good governance, innovation, and social development after securing five major titles at The Manila Times Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2026 Awards held at The Manila Hotel on September 24, 2026. Representing City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Councilor Van...
VIS-MIN
PRO 9 arrests 129 fugitive in first half of September
CAMP COL ROMEO A ABENDAN, Zamboanga City, Philippines — Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 intensified its manhunt operations, resulting in the arrest of 129 wanted persons across the region from September 1 to 15, 2026. Of the total, 58 were classified as Most Wanted Persons, while 71 were Other Wanted...
Sports
Baguio Racing Phenom Joins Super Grand Prix in Malaysia
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Baguio’s racing pride Iñigo Anton will be gearing up for the highest battle of his racing career as he is set to carry the country’s flag as the only Filipino driver on the grid for the high stakes Formula Trophy Malaysia serving as the support race...
LIFESTYLE
2026 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence Awardees Turn Perspectives into Possibilities
Drawing from the world around them and their own experiences, the 2026 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) grand awardees transformed themes of power, perseverance, and human connection into compelling works that invite audiences to reflect, see familiar realities from different perspectives, and consider new possibilities. This year, MADE received...
Business
Asia-Pacific driving global aviation with requirement for 19,120 new aircraft
The Asia-Pacific region will continue to be the key driver of global aviation growth over the next two decades, according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF 2026 – 2045). With passenger traffic growth in the region projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%, outpacing...
Environment
Solviva welcomes DOE eased installation rules as it plans solar expansion outside Metro Manila
Solviva Energy, a residential solar startup backed by Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), plans to expand its market within and beyond the Greater Manila area as demand for rooftop solar continues to increase and amid the implementation of new rules to simplify the installation process. “Over the last couple of years,...
