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Magalong takes action on expected water shortage by 2055
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong believes the city...
Baguio, TESDA, NCIP forge partnership to establish multiversity of indigenous potentials
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The City Government of Baguio, Technical...
Baguio records 18 suicide cases in 9-months
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Health Services Office reported...
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SM City Lucena mobilizes the international coastal cleanup
By Danny Estacio LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Philippines – Participants...
PAMANA projects improve mobility, open economic opportunities in Ifugao barangays
By Marcelo B. Lihgawon LAMUT, Ifugao, Philippines — Communities...
Youth summit builds young leaders’ capacity for health, drug prevention
By Anthony Ian H. Reyes SAN FERNANDO CITY, La...
Baguio City
Magalong takes action on expected water shortage by 2055
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong believes the city could experience a water supply shortage of at least 117 million liters per day by the year 2055. According to Magalong, the city has been experiencing water shortages for years but he said that the growing population, increasing demand, and...
Baguio, TESDA, NCIP forge partnership to establish multiversity of indigenous potentials
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The City Government of Baguio, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples–Cordillera Administrative Region (NCIP-CAR) are joining forces to establish the Multiversity of Indigenous Potentials (MIP), a pioneering platform aimed at advancing education, skills development, entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, innovation, tourism,...
CAR
PAMANA projects improve mobility, open economic opportunities in Ifugao barangays
By Marcelo B. Lihgawon LAMUT, Ifugao, Philippines — Communities in two municipalities in the province of Ifugao will now enjoy better mobility and access to services, and may look forward to better economic opportunities, with the completion of three access road projects under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA)...
Region 1
Youth summit builds young leaders’ capacity for health, drug prevention
By Anthony Ian H. Reyes SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines — Young leaders are being positioned as partners in efforts to prevent substance abuse, promote mental health, and build healthier and more resilient communities as the City of San Fernando Youth Summit 2026 turns health and prevention lessons...
Region 2
Presidential Adviser commends Nueva Vizcaya for strengthening former rebels reintegration program
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Mel Senen M. Sarmiento has commended Governor Jose V. Gambito and the Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya for prioritizing the reintegration of former rebels through the inclusion of the Transformation Program in the province’s...
Region 3
DILG Nueva Ecija awards 92 barangays for Excellence in Service and Transparency
NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — The DILG Nueva Ecija, headed by Provincial Director Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr., CESO V, conducted the Building Excellence in Service and Transparency for Barangay (B.E.S.T.) Awarding Ceremony, at the Provincial Auditorium, Old Capitol Compound, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. on September 16. The event was graced...
Region 4 (a-b)
SM City Lucena mobilizes the international coastal cleanup
By Danny Estacio LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Philippines – Participants collected 1,129 kilograms of trash during the International Coastal Cleanup in Barangay Talao-Talao, here on Saturday, Sept. 19, It was spearheaded by SM Cares, through SM City Lucena, and about 500 volunteers attended, including representatives from the academe, government agencies,...
REGION 5
Naga City steps up dengue fight as cases rise
NAGA CITY, Philippines — Under Robredo’s leadership, the city government is leaving no stone unturned in its effort to contain the dengue surge, deploying every available resource—from mosquito-control operations and intensified surveillance to additional hospital beds, health personnel and home monitoring—to prevent further infections and ensure that patients receive the...
NCR
HWPL Philippines to host 4th National Peace Convention
MANILA, Philippines — International peace organization Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), which played a civilian-led role in advancing peace in Mindanao by helping mediate a historic local peace agreement in 2014, is set to convene the 4th National Peace Convention at the University of the East Theater...
VIS-MIN
PIA, NegOcc equip info frontliners with disaster-resilient skills
By Paulo S. Pajarillo NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Nearly 200 information leaders in the province and the Negros Island Region (NIR) were equipped with enhanced disaster communication and life-saving skills during the PIA Journ Talk Series 2026 – Information Officers’ Provincial Summit on September 15 in Bacolod City. This...
Sports
Magalong wants athletes trained on disaster response
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong is looking to train athletes on disaster response saying their physical fitness and positive mental attitude are potential assets during emergencies. “This initiative is a way to harness our athletes’ physical capabilities and discipline while strengthening the city’s pool of trained individuals who...
LIFESTYLE
Bicol University delivers perfect 100% performance, produces four topnotchers in Social Workers Licensure Exam
BICOL REGION, Philippines — Bicol University once again made its mark in the September 2026 Social Workers Licensure Examination (SWLE), producing four national topnotchers while recording a perfect 100% overall passing rate among its 148 examinees. Leading the BU graduates is Mary Joy Polistico Caño of the BU College of...
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
NIA’s solar-powered pumps to enhance farmers’ resilience amid El Niño
By Caren Grace R. Cabanayan-Carbonell LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) provided additional support for agricultural production, maintaining water access amid the possible impacts of El Niño by distributing solar-powered water pumps to irrigators’ associations in Ilocos Norte during the Handog ng Pangulo (HNP)...
