Philippines Recognizes Top 15 LGUs for Tourism Development Initiatives

Manila, Philippines — Fifteen local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines were honored on Monday for their innovative tourism projects in the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC), an initiative aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s go...

Philippine Leaders Support Ban on Sirens and Special Plates Amid Traffic...

MANILA – Philippine officials have thrown their support behind measures to ban the use of emergency sirens and special protocol license plates by government officials, in an effort to address the severe traffic congestion plaguing Metro Manila. Acco...

President Marcos Urges Media to Highlight West Philippine Sea Issues

MANILA – In a significant address to the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) during its 50th anniversary, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the media to persistently expose illegal activities in the West Philippine ...

Philippines Refuses to Surrender Duterte to ICC, Marcos Clarifies Relations with...

Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Monday that the Philippines will not extradite former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC), even if a warrant for his arrest is issued. The statement r...

Philippine Coast Guard Investigates Trainee’s Death After Sports Event

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a trainee who collapsed following a sports festival activity in Aurora on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Admiral Ronnie Gi...

Philippines to Host 2nd National Peace Convention in Pasay City

PASAY CITY – The Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) is poised to host the 2nd National Peace Convention on April 20, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center. This event, focusing on peace legislation, education,...

Iloilo Public Transport Unaffected by Caravan Attempt

Iloilo, Philippines — Despite concerns, a transport caravan on Monday did not disrupt public transportation services in Iloilo and Panay, authorities confirmed. The event, which was not widely participated in by local groups, aimed to challenge transp...

Filipinos Turn to Internet and TV for News, Survey Finds

Manila, Philippines — The Internet has emerged as the primary source of political news for Filipinos, surpassing traditional media outlets, according to a recent survey by Publicus Asia Inc. This trend reflects a significant shift in how news is consu...

Antique Province Declares State of Calamity Amidst El Niño Challenges

ANTIQUE – The Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) moved to declare a state of calamity throughout the province in response to severe El Niño impacts. This decision aims to facilitate urgent support for affected c...

Albay to Launch PHP866 Million in Infrastructure Projects Across Four Municipalities

Ligao City, Philippines — Residents of Guinobatan, Oas, Polangui, and Ligao City in Albay Province are poised to receive a significant boost from PHP866 million in infrastructure investments scheduled to begin this April. These projects aim to enhance...

DSWD Initiates Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Batanes

BASCO, BATANES – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially introduced the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to Basco, Batanes on Monday, aiming to extend social welfare services to this remote northern province. Acco...

Northern Mindanao to Open First Bamboo Innovation Hub in Bukidnon

BUKIDNON – The Northern Mindanao region is set to establish its first Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (BTFIH) at the Central Mindanao University in Maramag, scheduled to launch in September. This initiative marks a significant advancement in local...

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