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33 child abuse cases, 48
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Social Welfare and Development...
Low tourist arrivals impact Baguio economy โ Magalong
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the local...
Finding Joy in routine with the Aero Dance Group at SM City Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – For members of the Aero Dance...
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Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center marks 10th anniversary
By PIA-CAR LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Philippines (PIA) — Farmers, local leaders...
Gambito lauds organizers of 17th Grand Ammungan Festival
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Gov. Atty....
BCDA drives EV manufacturing push in Morong Discovery Park
BATAAN, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)...
Baguio City
33 child abuse cases, 48
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) reported 33 cases of child abuse, while 48 involved in Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) were recorded from January to March this year. According to CSWDO Officer Liza Daisa Bulayungan, of the 33 cases, 16 have...
Low tourist arrivals impact Baguio economy โ Magalong
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the local economy continues to feel the effects of the decline in visitor numbers due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has caused a sudden increase in the price of petroleum products. According to Magalong, tourism remains lower compared...
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Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center marks 10th anniversary
By PIA-CAR LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Philippines (PIA) — Farmers, local leaders and agricultural stakeholders across the region celebrated the 10th founding anniversary of the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC) in La Trinidad on May 15, 2026. Guided by the theme “Better, Together,” the gathering spurred discussions on the development of the...
Region 1
La Union intensifies tourist protection with DOT-PNP partnership
By Kathlene Joyce Ramones SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines. (PIA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 1, the La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO), and the Provincial Government of La Union signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 14 to establish a Tourist Police Unit aimed at promoting...
Region 2
Gambito lauds organizers of 17th Grand Ammungan Festival
By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Gov. Atty. Jose V. Gambito praised the 17th Grand Ammungan Festival(GAF) Executive Committee for mounting what he described as a successful and meaningful celebration of Nueva Vizcaya’s founding anniversary despite a compressed one-day schedule. Gambito commended the festival’s Executive Committee, led by...
Region 3
BCDA drives EV manufacturing push in Morong Discovery Park
BATAAN, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is ramping up efforts to advance electric vehicle (EV) development and sustainable mobility in Bataan, following a site visit and engagement with industry partners and local stakeholders at the 200-hectare Morong Discovery Park. BCDA Executive Vice President Atty. Gisela Kalalo...
Region 4 (a-b)
BFAR returns endangered coconut crabs to habitat after illegal sale attempt
By Dennis Nebrejo BOAC, Marinduque, Philippines (PIA) — Authorities have returned 11 endangered coconut crabs to their natural habitat on Gaspar Island in Barangay Pinggan, Gasan town, after a resident allegedly attempted to sell the protected species to an undercover operative. According to Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Marinduque...
REGION 5
City Urban Agri Program named โWalang Gutomโ finalist, gets P1-M grant
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The city government’s Urban Agriculture Program has been named among the national finalists in the Walang Gutom Awards 2025, earning recognition as one of the 20 finalists from 50 applicants nationwide before advancing to the final 10. While the program did not place among the top...
NCR
Globe supports ASEAN 2026, advancing national efforts through enhanced connectivity
Globe reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building by supporting the Philippine government’s hosting of ASEAN-related events in the first quarter of 2026, delivering free mobile signal enhancements and dedicated on-ground support across key venues nationwide. In close coordination with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the National Telecommunications Commission...
VIS-MIN
Converge, Danao City Collaborate for Digital Transformation
DANAO CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Leading fixed broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) – through its corporate and large enterprise unit, the Converge Global Business – and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Danao City recently formalized an alliance to fortify the city’s digital...
Sports
249 Baguio athletes bound for Palarong Pambansa
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A total of 249 athletes from the Summer Capital attended a pre-departure orientation at the President Fidel V. Ramos (PFVR) Gymnasium spearheaded by the Baguio City School Division, on May 14, 2026. Comprising 60 percent of the entire Team Cordillera delegation, the Baguio athletes are depart...
LIFESTYLE
Brewing a Route: Quirinoโs coffee trail connects farms to cups
By Thelma C. Bicarme Coffee culture is steadily brewing across Quirino Province as cafés and coffee shops form a growing network that connects local farms directly to consumers’ cups. From community cafés to farm-linked enterprises, locally grown coffee is becoming an important part of the province’s tourism and economic...
Business
BDO, Mastercard mark 20 years of collaboration supporting overseas Filipinos
BDO Unibank and Mastercard are marking two decades of collaboration that has helped shape how overseas Filipinos send and receive money, and stay financially connected to their families back home Over the years, the collaboration has reached more than 4 million Filipinos abroad, supporting remittance and payment services designed to...
Environment
Baguio air quality remains good to fair – CEPMO
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Summer Capital ambient air quality remains generally within the “good to fair” levels, according to City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO). Engr. Sofronio Pascua said this was based on the validated report of the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and...
