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4-day work week in Baguio starts on March 16
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Starting Monday, March 16, 2026, city...
Magalong warns vs profiteering as city steps up price monitoring amid Middle East crisis
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has threatened to...
61,645 structures still without building permits in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Majority of structures in Baguio City...
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Pangasinan among first provinces to integrate National ID authentication with Pangasinan E-Sys
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philippines — The Provincial Government of Pangasinan, led...
SSS launches facial authentication for Annual Confirmation of Pensioners with liveness check
MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System announced today the...
Globe and GCash Power Digital Payments in Public Markets, Driving Financial Inclusion in Communities
LUCENA CITY, Philippines — Globe, in partnership with GCash, is...
Baguio City
4-day work week in Baguio starts on March 16
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Starting Monday, March 16, 2026, city government offices will implement a 4-Day Work Week Schedule, pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 114, to strictly adopt energy conservation protocols. By virtue of Executive Order No.31-2026 signed by Mayor Benjamin Magalong, some offices in the city hall will...
Magalong warns vs profiteering as city steps up price monitoring amid Middle East crisis
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has threatened to cancel the business permits of businessmen who will take advantage of the price adjustments triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis and engage in profiteering, hoarding or any other illegal trade practice. “We will go after these opportunists, issue notices...
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Benguet solon welcomes approval of consolidated bill granting President power to suspend fuel excise tax
BENGUET, Philippines — The House of Representatives moved closer to granting the president emergency authority to lower fuel costs after approving a consolidated measure on second reading Wednesday, a move hailed by Benguet Rep. Eric Go Yap as a vital step toward protecting consumers from global price shocks. House Bill...
Region 1
Pangasinan among first provinces to integrate National ID authentication with Pangasinan E-Sys
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philippines — The Provincial Government of Pangasinan, led by Governor Ramon V. Guico III, formally partnered with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the ceremonial signing of the National ID Integrated Pangasinan E-Sys on March 10, 2026 at the Urduja Ceremonial Hall, Capitol Complex. With the initiative, Pangasinan...
Region 2
Cayton supports abolition of Provincial Wage Rate
Nueva Vizcaya Lone District Representative Timothy Joseph Cayton has expressed his full support for the proposed National Minimum Wage Act, which aims to abolish the current regional and provincial wage system and establish a single national minimum wage for all Filipino workers. According to Cayton, it is time to implement...
Region 3
Gov. Ebdane heads Zambales scouting council as RMZC chairman
By Ruben A. Veloria ZAMBALES, Philippines – Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. was unanimously elected on Wednesday as chairman of the Boy Scout of the Philippines- Ramon Magsaysay Zambales Council (RMZC), in a meeting held at Balin Sambali, in Iba, this province. Regional Scouting Director (RSD) Michael Indoma, RYDO...
Region 4 (a-b)
Globe and GCash Power Digital Payments in Public Markets, Driving Financial Inclusion in Communities
LUCENA CITY, Philippines — Globe, in partnership with GCash, is redefining connectivity as an essential utility for Filipino communities by enabling seamless digital payments in public markets. Through a joint initiative piloted at Lucena Public Market and supported by the local government, Globe AT HOME and GCash installed free public...
REGION 5
Naga City adopts compressed workweek policy
By Jason Neola NAGA CITY, Philippines — Mayor Leni Robredo has issued Executive Order No. 015, Series of 2026, adopting a full compressed workweek and implementing stricter energy and fuel conservation measures in the city government. Under the order, all city government offices will adopt a four-day workweek from...
NCR
SSS launches facial authentication for Annual Confirmation of Pensioners with liveness check
MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System announced today the launch of a facial authentication to allow pensioners to complete the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) requirement without visiting SSS branches. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Jospeh M. de Claro said the system uses biometric liveness checks to...
VIS-MIN
United States honors Filipino War Veterans, Deepens ties in Tagum and Davao visit
DAVAO, Philippines – As the United States and the Philippines celebrate 80 years of diplomatic ties, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Y. Robert Ewing honored Filipino war veterans at a Congressional Gold Medal awarding ceremony, the first of its kind in Tagum and second time in Mindanao. In Davao, he...
Sports
DOT, BCDA energize sports tourism in New Clark City
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — Recognizing the potential of sports as a key driver of tourism and economic growth, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have joined forces to strengthen sports tourism promotion in New Clark City and its world-class sports facilities. Tourism...
LIFESTYLE
Globe, Ayala Foundation launch CENTEX Digital Education wallet on GlobeOne to bridge learning gaps in public schools
When you donate your Globe Rewards points to CENTEX, you become part of a community working alongside schools and DepEd to strengthen teaching, support learners, and close learning gaps—one classroom at a time. Photo courtesy of Ayala Foundation, Inc. Globe, alongside the Department of Education and local government...
Business
Converge Global Business Clinches
B2B Client Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Asian Telecom Awards Manila, Philippines — Converge Global Business, the corporate and large enterprise unit of leading fixed broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. (Converge), has been honored with the B2B Client Initiative of the Year – Philippines...
Environment
Shincheonji Volunteers expand outreach efforts to more communities
Shincheonji Volunteers continue to expand community outreach efforts across the country through initiatives that provide immediate assistance while promoting volunteerism and environmental stewardship. In Barangay Nagpayong, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, the nonprofit volunteer group conducted the “Kain Na! Tara Na! Community Pantry and Feeding Program,” bringing together nearly 100 participants, including 78 beneficiaries...
