Ramil nears Catanduanes, may make landfall this weekend
Tropical Storm Ramil intensified early Saturday as it continued moving westward toward Luzon, bringing heavy rain and strong winds across a wide area of the country. The state weather bureau said the storm was last spotted 305 kilometers east of Juban, Sorsogon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and […] The post Ramil nears Catanduanes, may make landfall this weekend appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Global EDM meets OPM Greats at The International Series Music Festival presented by BingoPlus
The ultimate fusion of music, sports, and purpose is just 1 week away! The country’s leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, is turning up the volume for The International Series Music Festival presented by BingoPlus — a one-night celebration of sports entertainment and Filipino charity happening on October 25 at the Aseana City Concert Grounds in […] The post Global EDM meets OPM Greats at The International Series Music Festival presented by BingoPlus appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Hollywood film puts Palawan on Expedia’s top list
Palawan is drawing fresh global attention as one of Expedia’s top travel picks for 2026, boosted by the buzz around the upcoming Hollywood movie “The Last Resort” starring Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich. The travel site included the island province in its latest “Unpack ’26” report, which tracks trends based on millions of daily searches […] The post Hollywood film puts Palawan on Expedia’s top list appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Concerned citizen foils shipment of suspicious Palawan-bound parcels
A quick-thinking courier in GenSan surrendered two packages containing dried marijuana leaves to the police on Friday morning, successfully foiling the transport of the prohibited substance. Brig. Gen. Arnold Ardiente, Director of the Police Regional Office-Soccsksargen, said the courier became suspicious due to the unusual smell emanating from the parcels. He took the items to […] The post Concerned citizen foils shipment of suspicious Palawan-bound parcels appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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SamaSama 2025 wraps up with focus on joint defense readiness
Exercise SamaSama 2025, a large-scale military training held in waters off Palawan near the West Philippine Sea, concluded this week. The activity aimed to strengthen coordination and capabilities of the Philippine Navy with allied countries in various operational areas, including cyber warfare, maritime defense, and joint interoperability. According to Commodore Francisco C. Cacho PN, Exercise […] The post SamaSama 2025 wraps up with focus on joint defense readiness appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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DSWD seeks city aid for 4Ps students after high school
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is seeking help from the city government to continue supporting beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who have finished senior high school. During a meeting of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Social Welfare and Development on October 16, DSWD Palawan 4Ps Project Development Officer Hector […] The post DSWD seeks city aid for 4Ps students after high school appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Cordi bamboo sites rise to 10K hectares 
BAGUIO CITY – The Cordillera office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-CAR) was able to plant some five hundred sixty-one thousand seven hundred seventy-five assorted bamboo seedlings in some 9,914 hectares of plantations under the government’s National Greening Program (NGP) regionwide from 2011-2024. DENR-CAR regional executive director Engr. Paquito Moreno said that […] The post Cordi bamboo sites rise to 10K hectares  appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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100 Baguio merchants benefit from Grab Asenso caravan
BAGUIO CITY – More than one hundred micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the city recently benefited from Grab Philippines’ Asenso Learning Carvan that was aimed at equipping the merchants with artificial intelligence-powered tools, cashless payments and practical digital skills which is aligned with the local government’s Smart City priorities, data-driven policy-making, tourism technology […] The post 100 Baguio merchants benefit from Grab Asenso caravan appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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MHEWS subject to system-wide tests, exercises
BAGUIO CITY – The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) stated that the multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) of local government units should be subject to systems-wide tests and exercises for all hazards to which the city is exposed to achieve disability inclusive programs, policies and projects for disaster resilience. The UNDRR claimed […] The post MHEWS subject to system-wide tests, exercises appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Brooke’s Point to use coastal geohazard assessment for climate action plan
Brooke’s Point will use the results of a coastal geohazard vulnerability assessment conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) Mimaropa from September 21 to 26 to strengthen its disaster preparedness and planning programs. The assessment examined coastal areas with varying risks of flooding, storm surges, and soil erosion, and […] The post Brooke’s Point to use coastal geohazard assessment for climate action plan appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Faster RFID installation with Easytrip new digital station at Robinsons Galleria
Motorists get faster, easier, and more accessible RFID sticker installation at the new Easytrip digital station at Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City.  With extended daily business hours and enabled with paperless transactions, busy motorists may now enjoy Easytrip RFID services — from installation, replacement, and sticker check.  Located at Robinsons Galleria, beside Reli Tours near […] The post Faster RFID installation with Easytrip new digital station at Robinsons Galleria appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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P1.5-M debt relief empowers 38 Aurora farmers toward sustainable livelihood
By Michael A. Taroma BALER, Aurora (PIA) — A total of 38 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Aurora are now free from years of financial burden following the ₱1.5 million debt condonation granted by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) under the New Agrarian Emancipation Act. Allan Quintela, a farmer from Casiguran, is among those […] The post P1.5-M debt relief empowers 38 Aurora farmers toward sustainable livelihood appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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276 Farmers, fisherfolks graduate from FFS
CITY OF MALOLOS– A total of 276 farmers and fisherfolks from various municipalities and cities of the province concluded their 14 to 16 weeks of trainings during the Farmers’ Field School (FFS) and Fishfarmers’ Field School Mass Graduation Ceremony held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city . The 11 batches […] The post 276 Farmers, fisherfolks graduate from FFS appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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Centenarian’s family receives cash gift from national commission 
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The family of the late centenarian Walac Agpawan Dulag, who lived to be 105, received a ₱100,000.00 cash gift from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) during a simple ceremony on October 14, 2025, at the Tabuk City Senior Citizens Building.  Rita Bulayang Innog, 70, Dulag’s daughter and a resident […] The post Centenarian’s family receives cash gift from national commission  appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Telco Eastern Communications Launches in Calbayog City, Samar
Calbayog expansion marks Eastern’s entryway into the Samar province Eastern Communications, the Philippines’ pioneer telecommunications and ICT solutions provider, has officially launched its services in Calbayog City, Samar, extending its network and digital services across Eastern Visayas. The milestone was celebrated through the company’s signature “Via Eastern” event held on October 15, 2025, at Baypark […] The post Telco Eastern Communications Launches in Calbayog City, Samar appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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‘The Trillion Peso March Continues’: Akbayan Youth and Youth Against Kurakot join Simultaneous University Walkouts 
This is the rallying call of Akbayan Youth and Youth Against Kurakot (YAK!) as they join simultaneous university walkouts and indignation rallies at Universidad De Manila and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila this Friday. The simultaneous campus actions serve as a strong reminder that the fight for truth, accountability, and justice in the trillion-peso flood […] The post ‘The Trillion Peso March Continues’: Akbayan Youth and Youth Against Kurakot join Simultaneous University Walkouts  appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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UnionBank recognized for excellence in diversity, inclusion
UnionBank of the Philippines was named Runner-Up in the Diversity & Inclusion Category at the Investors in People (IiP) Philippines Awards 2025, held on September 19 in Makati City. This marks the bank’s first recognition at the IiP Awards, highlighting its strong commitment to creating an inclusive and empowering workplace. The award reflects UnionBank’s people-first […] The post UnionBank recognized for excellence in diversity, inclusion appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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LIMA Tower One and Talent Edge Hub: Powering Batangas’ Rise as a Center for Business and Talent
Aboitiz Economic Estates builds an ecosystem where opportunity, innovation, and Batangueño talent converge LIPA, BATANGAS — A new chapter in Batangas’ growth story is unfolding—not through expansion alone, but through a purposeful effort to connect business with talent. At the heart of this transformation stands LIMA Tower One, the first premium, PEZA-registered office building in […] The post LIMA Tower One and Talent Edge Hub: Powering Batangas’ Rise as a Center for Business and Talent appeared first on Balikas News Network.

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LIMA Tower One and Talent Edge Hub: Powering Batangas’ Rise as a Center for Business and Talent
Aboitiz Economic Estates builds an ecosystem where opportunity, innovation, and Batangueño talent converge LIPA, BATANGAS — Batangas is entering a new era of growth—one that connects business expansion with local talent development. At the forefront of this transformation is LIMA Tower One, the province’s first premium, PEZA-registered office building. More than an architectural landmark, it […] The post LIMA Tower One and Talent Edge Hub: Powering Batangas’ Rise as a Center for Business and Talent appeared first on Kabayan News.

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Former Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita dies at 90
MANILA – Former Executive Secretary and long-time Batangas 1st District Representative Eduardo Ermita passed away on Saturday, October 18, at the age of 90, his family announced. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we, the Ermita family, announce the passing of our beloved father, General Eduardo Ramos Ermita (Retired), a dedicated public […] The post Former Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita dies at 90 appeared first on Balikas News Network.

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Dating Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, pumanaw na sa edad na 90
Ni Joenald Medina Rayos MAYNILA — Pumanaw na nitong Sabado, Oktubre 18, si dating Executive Secretary at matagal na kinatawan ng Unang Distrito ng Batangas, Eduardo Ermita, sa edad na 90, ayon sa pahayag ng kanyang pamilya. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we, the Ermita family, announce the passing of our […] The post Dating Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, pumanaw na sa edad na 90 appeared first on Kabayan News.

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Ramil nears exit but rains, gusty winds batter Luzon
Heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous sea conditions are expected across large parts of Luzon on Sunday as Tropical Storm Ramil (international name Fengshen) continues to move northwest, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. The state weather bureau said the storm was last located over the coastal waters of Lopez […] The post Ramil nears exit but rains, gusty winds batter Luzon appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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IACAT strengthens gov’t anti-human trafficking drive 
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental – The government’s Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking (IACAT) is aggressively working on reforms to strengthen the anti-human trafficking campaign to spare innocent Filipinos from being trafficked locally and overseas. IACAT Executive Director Atty. Hannah Lizette Manalili said that among the strategies embraced by the government are the strengthening of the IACAT […] The post IACAT strengthens gov’t anti-human trafficking drive  appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Eustaquio rules 2025 Domogan Charity Golf tournament
BAGUIO CITY – Former Camp John Hay Golf Club general manager Jude Eustaquio came back with flying colors as he bagged the overall title in the recently concluded 2025 edition of the Congressman Mauricio G. Domogan Charity Golf tournament held last October 9-11, 2025 at the Baguio Country Club and Pinewoods fairways. Some 270 golfers […] The post Eustaquio rules 2025 Domogan Charity Golf tournament appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Calls grow for LTO to explain personnel’s entry into private compound
Residents are calling on the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to explain whether one of its personnel acted within legal bounds when he entered a private property in Barangay Sicsican on the afternoon of October 17. A video posted by Psyrock Law Sebalda showed an LTO enforcer inside a residential compound, prompting questions about what violation […] The post Calls grow for LTO to explain personnel’s entry into private compound appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Tabuk to complete 11 PAMANA projects before October deadline
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — A crucial assembly of key stakeholders recently convened in Tabuk City to address the urgent issue of the sluggish progress of community development projects under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Project Development and Budget Building Management (PDBBM) program. Officials from the city government met with representatives from the Kapit Bisig […] The post Tabuk to complete 11 PAMANA projects before October deadline appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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‘𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐤’ 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬
By Villamor Visaya Jr. SANCHEZ MIRA, Cagayan-The popular rice cake “suman latik” in this northernmost town in Cagayan has been a favorite delicacy that tourists and villagers crave for more. Yet, “suman latik” rice makers here have been facing a common problem after typhoons. This time, past typhoons Nando and Paolo took its toll on […] The post ‘𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐤’ 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬 appeared first on Luzonwide News Correspondent.

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CHR backs Universal Social Pension bill
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has issued an advisory expressing its strong support for Senate Bill No. 2929, or the proposed Universal Social Pension Act, which seeks to institutionalize monthly financial assistance for all older persons in the Philippines.   Under the measure, indigent senior citizens will receive a monthly stipend of ₱1,000, while […] The post CHR backs Universal Social Pension bill appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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Think-tank warns vs DOE’s widening of coal moratorium exemptions
The Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) on Friday expressed alarm over a new advisory issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) on the 2020 coal moratorium, which loosens conditions for exemptions of coal-fired power plant projects. In an advisory from energy Secretary Sharon Garin dated October 14, the DOE outlined non-coverage to the […] The post Think-tank warns vs DOE’s widening of coal moratorium exemptions appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM
We issue this statement to reaffirm the integrity of our governance and the proven, data-driven success of our strategic direction. At the heart of our mandate is a fundamental fiduciary duty: to deliver maximum value and security to our 1.7 million members. The current dissent arises from a difference in perspectives on investment strategy and […] The post STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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“Small yet disciplined activities done consistently create long-lasting change”- RED Pablo
CITY OF MALOLOS – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Executive Director Engr. Ralph C. Pablo, representing Secretary Raphael PM. Lotilla, stressed the importance of small yet consistent disciplined activities in creating long-lasting change for the environment during the 1st Bulacan Environment Summit held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in […] The post “Small yet disciplined activities done consistently create long-lasting change”- RED Pablo appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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