The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to deploy for the first time one of its vessels to Hawaii to participate in the 30th edition of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise to determine not only its ability to operate alongside foreign counterparts but also its logistics system and law...
International Finance Corp. (IFC) is collaborating with Thailand-based renewable energy (RE) developer Sermsang Power Corp. Public Co. Ltd. as the latter pursues its planned entry into the Philippines through a proposed RE generation project on Negros Island. In a disclosure over the weekend, the...
By ANGELO CAPARAS PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — The Big City remained untouchable. The National Capital Region ruled the Palarong Pambansa once again after securing its 19th straight overall championship at the conclusion of the annual grassroots tournament Sunday, May 31. NCR collected 91...
By ANGELO CAPARAS PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Calabarzon dethroned Davao Region, 79-62, to capture the 2026 Palarong Pambansa boys high school basketball crown at the Datu Lipus Makapandong–Governor Democrito O. Plaza Sports Complex here on Saturday, May 30. Powered by Dairick Duterte’s...
By ANGELO CAPARAS PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Soaked and completely cold, sprinters from the Big City punched through the unforgiving conditions to give the National Capital Region the highest of honors in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa on Wednesday, May 27. The Metro Stars braved the torrential...
The national government’s (NG) usual April budget surplus shrank by more than half this year after the annual income tax returns (AITRs) filing and payment deadline was extended by one month due to the national energy emergency, although revenues were partly supported by millions of pesos in...
In the City of Pines, several travel industry members flocked to the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center over the weekend for the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines’ Regional Travel Fair (RTF). For its opening day, held on May 15, guests were quick to connect with other travel workers...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday, May 13, announced that it has started a three-day relief operation for families and communities affected by the ongoing effusive eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay province. In a statement, the OVP said its Disaster Operations Center (DOC) has...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region 7 said it lifted the Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against the Monterrazas de Cebu after the project proponent implemented the required corrective measures. In November last year, the DENR formed...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform-Negros Island Region (DAR-NIR) is promoting the use of bicycles and other modes of non-motorized transport for the daily commute of its officials and staff. DAR-NIR Director Lucrecia Taberna led the launch of “Padyak to Work” (Pedal to Work)...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) has released a total of P155.34 million in fuel subsidies to 31,068 tricycle drivers during a three-day payout held from April 8 to 10. The number represents 89.88 percent of the agency’s target of...
ROXAS, Isabela – The Land Transportation Office-2 has launched “Oplan: Semana Santa” in the Cagayan Valley region for expected surge of travelers this Holy Week. LTO-Roxas chief Marjhon Deray said the operation began last week with assistance desks set up in strategic locations throughout the...
