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Magalong explains State of Calamity declaration
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city...
PNPTI condemns alleged rape of female police trainee
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Training Institute...
DOT-Cordillera ready for 7th Mangan Taku Cordillera Food Fair 2026
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Department of Tourism-Cordillera will once...
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โMangan Takuโ Food Fair returns, highlights Cordillera indigenous cuisine and heritage flavors
By Rod G. Asurin BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The...
Rep.Cayton renews backing for Gov.Gambito
Governor cites unity as Key to Sustained Progress By Rachel...
La Union Energy Task Force heightens Fuel Retail Monitoring
LA UNION, Philippines — The Provincial Government of La Union...
Baguio City
Magalong explains State of Calamity declaration
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city government has officially declared a State of Calamity in the Summer Capital to address the growing economic and social impacts of the global energy crisis due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Magalong said the declaration is necessary to legally...
PNPTI condemns alleged rape of female police trainee
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Training Institute (PNPTI) strongly condemns the alleged rape incident of a female police trainee inside the Cordillera Administrative Region Training Center (CARTC), Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City. The PNPTI confirmed that a case has been formally filed with the concerned Prosecutor’s Office and...
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โMangan Takuโ Food Fair returns, highlights Cordillera indigenous cuisine and heritage flavors
By Rod G. Asurin BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The distinct flavors of Cordillera indigenous cuisine will once again take the spotlight as the 7th Mangan Taku Cordillera Food Fair opens from April 23 to 27, 2026, at the Rose Garden, Burnham Park. Organized by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera (DOT-CAR)...
Region 1
La Union Energy Task Force heightens Fuel Retail Monitoring
LA UNION, Philippines — The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) collaborates with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure fair market in local fuel supply amid the ongoing energy crisis. This partnership ensures that fuel retailers comply with legal mandates and price stabilization...
Region 2
Rep.Cayton renews backing for Gov.Gambito
Governor cites unity as Key to Sustained Progress By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — Nueva Vizcaya Rep. Atty. Timothy Joseph E. Cayton on Monday renewed his support for the administration of Gov. Atty. Jose V. Gambito, saying his presence at the provincial government’s flag-raising ceremony signaled concrete backing...
Region 3
New Clark City to serve as AI hub under US-led Pax Silica Initiative
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — A 4,000-acre property within New Clark City, Tarlac is set to transform into an industrial hub centered on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and investments, advancing the Philippine government’s goal of positioning the country as a key global player in emerging technologies. This development comes as...
Region 4 (a-b)
Laguna pantry program to support local farmers, supply free vegetables to communities
By Charmaine Odong-Pangan STA. CRUZ, Laguna, Philippines (PIA) — In support of local farmers affected by the rising cost of fuel amid the crisis, the provincial government of Laguna launched the “Laguna Pantry Program” last April 13 to help ease their burden and provide free vegetables to the public. According to...
REGION 5
Naga City to hold Cervical Cancer Summit to boost elimination drive
NAGA CITY, Philippines — The city government of Naga City will conduct a Cervical Cancer Elimination Summit on May 20 this year at Summit Hotel Naga to further strengthen its advocacy against the disease and adopt direct strategies for its eradication through a whole-of-government and whole-of-community approach. Mayor Leni Robredo...
NCR
SSS responds to economic challenges with expanded relief programs, โฑ60B in support for members and pensioners
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and under the guidance of Social Security Commission (SSC) Chair Secretary Frederick D. Go, the Social Security System (SSS) is strengthening access to its existing programs in response to rising energy costs, inflationary pressures, and the broader economic...
VIS-MIN
PIA empowers campus journalists to use AI tool responsibly
By Harvy T. Bangayan and Gadjel M. Herodias PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines (PIA) — The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) here strengthened the capacity of campus journalists on responsible and ethical storytelling amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The activity gathered student writers to enhance their media...
Sports
Baguio to host final stage of Tour of Luzon 2026
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Summer Capital will again serve as the final stage venue of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026, a major multi-stage cycling race slated from April 29 to May 13, 2026. With the theme, “A Heritage in Motion,” this year’s race edition will cover more than...
LIFESTYLE
Vice Admiral Genito Basilio: A Novo Vizcayano at the Helm of Maritime
By Rachel Magday From Solano, Nueva Vizcaya to one of the highest posts in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Vice Admiral Genito Bagorio Basilio has built a career marked by discipline, reinvention, and a deep sense of service. Today, he stands at the pinnacle of his profession as Commander of...
Business
Globe Business empowers PH enterprises with context-rich, real-time AI through new managed data streaming platform
Globe Business has launched its Managed Data Streaming Platform in partnership with Confluent, establishing itself as the authority enabling intelligent transformation for Philippine enterprises. This new real-time data infrastructure is designed to power the next generation of context-rich, data-intensive AI applications. The platform addresses a critical bottleneck: the AI stall....
Environment
PNOCโs Diesel shipment arrives at Subic Port, Strengthening Philippinesโ Energy Security
Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines – The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC), a government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC), has recently received a major diesel fuel shipment at the Port of Subic Bay, signaling a crucial step in bolstering the country’s energy reliability. The shipment consists of 44,119 metric tons—or 329,505 barrels of...
