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‘Maymay’ rains cause landslides, fallen trees in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Continuous rains unleashed by Tropical Storm...
16 beauties vie for Miss Baguio 2026
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Sixteen beautiful candidates will compete for...
Magalong suspends classes,number coding on Aug. 4
BAGUIO CITY,Philippines — Mayor Benjamin Magalong has suspended classes in...
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DENR asks LGUs: Use geohazard maps to save lives, minimize damage
By Debbie E. Gasingan CORDILLERA, Philippines — The Department of...
SSS, BIR strengthen interagency cooperation through landmark partnership
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) and...
La Union LGUs remains in full force as Disaster Response, Clearing Ops continue
Although the entire Province of La Union has been downgraded...
Baguio City
‘Maymay’ rains cause landslides, fallen trees in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Continuous rains unleashed by Tropical Storm “Maymay” have resulted in several landslides, fallen trees and power outages in the city as of 6 p.m. on August 6, 2026. Mayor Benjamin Magalong who chairs the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) led an inspection of...
16 beauties vie for Miss Baguio 2026
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Sixteen beautiful candidates will compete for Miss Baguio 2026, after being presented during the launching of the 117th Baguio Day Celebration held at the Baguio City Hall Multi-Purpose Hall, on April 3. With the theme “Everlasting Baguio: Cultivating Circularity,” the city government laid out the activities,...
CAR
DENR asks LGUs: Use geohazard maps to save lives, minimize damage
By Debbie E. Gasingan CORDILLERA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) emphasized the importance of the proper use of geohazard maps to help prevent loss of lives and minimize damage to properties during calamities. Speaking during the Luntiang Bukas: Patents, Permits and Partnerships at the DENR-CAR...
Region 1
La Union LGUs remains in full force as Disaster Response, Clearing Ops continue
Although the entire Province of La Union has been downgraded to Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, the Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) of all 20 LGUs remain on alert. Local Chief Executives and MDRRMOs continue heightened monitoring of coastal, flood-prone, and landslide-prone areas to ensure a swift response to any...
Region 2
Nueva Vizcaya Chief wins Apolinario Mabini Disability Award
Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) Head Venus Ruam Cadabona, of the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya, received the prestigious Apolinario Mabini Filipino with Disability Award during the 31st Apolinario Mabini Awards held Monday,August 3, at the Romualdez Hall of the House of Representatives. The award, conferred by the Philippine...
Region 3
Potential investments expected in Subic Freeport following visit of Thai biz delegation
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines – A delegation of Thai business leaders, led by Her Excellency Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Philippines, recently visited Subic Bay Freeport (SBF) to explore promising investment opportunities in this strategic economic zone. The delegation was warmly received by Eduardo Jose...
Region 4 (a-b)
Modernizing public transportation, improving ports remain among PBBM’s agenda
By Charmaine Odong-Pangan LUCENA CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) urged all stakeholders in the transport sector to work together to expedite the long-awaited modernization of the country’s public transportation system. “Hinihiling ko ang suporta ng...
REGION 5
Good Governance Starts at the Grassroots
Mayor Leni Robredo joined local leaders and focal persons at the Barangay Project Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (BPMEC) Onboarding Session yesterday at the PAGCOR Multipurpose Event Center. In her address, Mayor Leni costly emphasized that true transparency doesn’t just happen at City Hall—it thrives when local communities have the tools,...
NCR
SSS, BIR strengthen interagency cooperation through landmark partnership
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday formalized a landmark partnership to strengthen compliance with tax and social security laws, enhance data sharing, and improve public service delivery. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by SSS President and Chief...
VIS-MIN
DOE cites Tagbilaran City for energy, fuel conservation
By Elvira C. Bongosia TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Philippines — The Tagbilaran City Government earned a 5-star rating, or Grade A, from the Department of Energy (DOE) for its energy and fuel conservation program. The city scored 96 out of 100 in the DOE energy audit, placing it in the...
Sports
Baguio reiterates no registration fees for Batang Pinoy tryouts
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The city government through the City Administrator’s Office has reiterated that no registration fees will be collected from athletes in the tryouts for the 2026 Batang Pinoy Games. City Administrator Vittorio Jerico Cawis said there had been a proposal to revive registration fees for the pre-qualifying...
LIFESTYLE
Kwentong 4Ps: Ang binhing pangarap ni Jhanda
Sa kabundukan ng Pasil, Kalinga, isang pangarap ang unti-unting naging realidad para kay Jhanda W. Legazpi. Lumaki sa pamilyang ang pangunahing ikinabubuhay ay pagsasaka, kabuhayang sapat lamang upang matustusan ang araw-araw na pangangailangan, ngunit hindi ito kailanman naging hadlang sa pangarap ng kanyang mga magulang na mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan...
Business
UnionBank Brings Apple Pay to its Customers in the Philippines
An easier and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac Manila, Philippines — Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) today brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in the Philippines. Apple Pay is an easy, secure, and private way to pay in-store, in-app, and online...
Environment
AboitizPower and South Korean firm sign MOU to explore nuclear energy cooperation in the Philippines
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) at KHNP headquarters in Gyeongju, South Korea on July 31 to explore cooperation on nuclear energy technologies and their potential applicability in the Philippines. The ceremony was attended by AboitizPower Chief...
