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MP recognized for exemplary fiscal performance in 2024
BAGUIO CITY — The Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has recognized Mountain Province for its exceptional fiscal performance, specifically citing its outstanding achievements in locally-sourced revenues for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The province received commendation for multiple top rankings, reflecting its strong financial health and effective tax administration, viz.: […]
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Tabuk’s newest centenarian recalls experience selling vegetables during World War 2
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The newest member of the city’s centenarian community fondly recalled his experience selling vegetables during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War 2. Baccay Guisoben from Sadanga and now residing in Maledda, Barangay Ipil here in the city, celebrated his 100th year last November this year. The eldest of […]
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Converge techco shift gains pace as global business unit moves to future- office
Manila, Philippines – Leading Philippine fiber internet and technology services provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is pushing forward in its evolution into a technology company as its corporate and large enterprise unit, Converge Global Business Group (GBG), relocates its operations from the Reliance IT Center in Pasig City, to a world-class, state-of-the-art facility in Asian […]
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Rep. Alvarez dismisses mayoralty rumors, says focus remains on Congress work
Palawan 2nd District Representative Jose Chaves Alvarez has denied circulating reports that he plans to run for mayor of Puerto Princesa City in the 2028 elections. The denial came after Alvarez brought barangay chairpersons from Puerto Princesa City to Davao City for an “Agri-Tourism Benchmarking” activity, joined by several businessmen and members of the Puerto […]
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From gifts to gatherings: Make holiday payments easy with BDO Pay
The Christmas season is magical, but let’s be real, it can also feel overwhelming with the office parties, family reunions, and endless gift shopping. That’s where BDO Pay comes in, making payments easier and simpler. Say goodbye to cash-ins, long lines, and juggling multiple wallets. With one secure app that connects directly to your BDO accounts and […]
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From gifts to gatherings: Make holiday payments easy with BDO Pay
The Christmas season is magical, but let’s be real, it can also feel overwhelming with the office parties, family reunions, and endless gift shopping. That’s where BDO Pay comes in, making payments easier and simpler. Say goodbye to cash-ins, long lines, and juggling multiple wallets. With one secure app that connects directly to your BDO accounts and […]
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Idle earmarked funds hit PHP 813 billion in 2024
Weak oversight and outdated rules are preventing the Philippine government from fully spending earmarked revenues, resulting in more than PHP 813 billion in idle funds by 2024, according to a study presented by the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD). The findings were presented by Mr. Anthony Arvin Salazar of the CBPRD during the […]
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₱813 Bilyong earmarked funds, nananatiling hindi nagagamit
UMABOT sa mahigit ₱813 bilyon ang hindi nagagamit na pondo ng pamahalaan na nakalaan sana para sa mga prayoridad na programa hanggang taong 2024, bunsod ng mahinang pagbabantay, luma at malabong mga patakaran, at kakulangan sa epektibong pagpapatupad ng badyet. Ito ang ibinunyag ng isang pag-aaral ng Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD). Inilahad […]
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A House Tour of the Mansion
The gallery of First Ladies of the Philippines. Text and photos by: Rimaliza A. Opina Have you ever wondered what the inside of The Mansion looks like? Century old chair. Tourists and even residents of Baguio who were only able to have their souvenir pictures taken […]
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Bokod highlights environmental protection in anniversary celebration
Children prepare to play their instruments during the parade. Photos and text by: Rimaliza A. Opina Children in costumes perform during the Bokod Anniversary. BOKOD, Benguet – People of this small town who have minimal contribution to pollution know that environmental degradation knows no boundaries. […]
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‘Our fishermen are not combatants’: Arzaga appeals for justice for injured fishers
“Our fishermen are not combatants,” Board Member Ariston Arzaga asserted on Tuesday as he appealed for justice for Filipino fishermen who were injured during a water cannon attack near Escoda Shoal, saying they were civilians whose only purpose is to earn a living for their families. Arzaga, in his privilege speech, said what happened to […]
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Disaster Risk Reduction is an Investment You Cannot Afford to Ignore
Every disaster does more than destroy houses, infrastructure and claim lives—it silently erases years of leadership decisions, development investments, and economic gains. One strong typhoon, one major flood, or one catastrophic fire event can undo what took decades to build. This is why Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) must no longer be treated as a budgetary […]
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YGG Pilipinas, DICT’s regional builder residency with Sui Foundation produces 50 graduates
A pilot digital skills program held in Puerto Princesa produced 50 blockchain developer graduates despite power and internet disruptions caused by Typhoon Tino in November. The program was run by YGG Pilipinas and the Department of Information and Communications Technology and was carried out in Puerto Princesa under the MFW City initiative, which aims to […]
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Palawan board approves Christmas bonuses for Capitol employees
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved on Tuesday, December 16, a set of resolutions granting Christmas bonuses to employees of the provincial government during its regular session. The resolutions were based on a request from Governor Amy Alvarez seeking the release of incentives for provincial government workers. Approved benefits include ₱7,000 gratuity pay and ₱5,000 financial assistance […]
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U.S.-supported workshop aims for safer, tsunami-ready Philippines
More than 140 national and provincial government officials and civil society representatives took part in a three-day workshop aimed at improving tsunami preparedness in coastal communities across the Philippines. From December 8 to 11, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology held the […]
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DA-CAR ready to implement farm to market road projects
TUBA, Benguet – The Cordillera office of the Department of Agriculture (DA-CAR) is ready to take charge of the implementation of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) that will be funded under the proposed PhP6.79 trillion budget of the national government next year following the controversies that cropped up related to the implementation of ghost and substandard flood […]
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BCDA wants expansion of John hay loop service
BAGUIO CITY – The State-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) wants its subsidiary, John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC), to expand the existing loop service in the 247-hectare John Hay Special Economic Zone (JHSEZ) to areas outside the former American rest and recreation center to boost sustainable tourism in the various destinations in the place. […]
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DPWH carries out integrity check on Sofronio Española highway after complaints
The second district engineering office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reportedly implemented an inspection of the “integrity” of national roads, particularly those located in the town of Sofronio Española, and has performed “palliative measures” to prevent additional damage that could endanger the lives vehicle operators and their passengers. Board Member […]
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Calanasan named most eco-friendly municipality
LUNA, Apayao – Calanasan is the top winner in the 2025 Search for the Most Eco-Friendly Municipality as announced during the Provincial Hero’s Day program on December 5, at the Capitol Grounds. The municipality received PhP300,000. Schools under Calanasan were also recognized, with Tanglagan National High School placing second runner-up and receiving PhP35,000, while Tanglagan […]
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SDO Tabuk, DOST-CAR ink agreement on e-TURO digital learning system
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – The Department of Education Schools Division Office (SDO) of Tabuk City and the Department of Science and Technology–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for the pilot implementation of e-TURO, or Enhancing Teachers’ Unimpeded Rational Objectives, a digital learning system developed by RYR Innovations on December […]
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One dead, 3 hurt in pre-dawn pick-up truck accident in Roxas
A pre-dawn trip ended in tragedy after a pick-up truck figured in an accident along the National Highway in Barangay Tinitian, Roxas, Palawan, at around 1 a.m. on December 17. Based on a report from the Palawan Police Provincial Office, initial findings showed that the driver of a white Toyota Hilux pick-up lost control of […]
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Lamut FMR improvement set to begin after NOL2 issuance
LAMUT, Ifugao – The 6.62-kilometer improvement of Bannit-Nunhabatan-Hapid Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) in Lamut, Ifugao is set to start as the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) has switched on the green light to award the contract to the winning bidder. Implemented under the Municipal LGU of Lamut, the subproject has received its No Objection […]
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Board member calls out lack of support for award-winning Palaweño science students
Board Member Winston Arzaga on Tuesday urged the provincial government to provide stronger and more immediate support to young Palawan scientists, citing past failures to fund students who represented the province in international science competitions. During the session, Arzaga recalled that about a year ago, students from Roxas National Comprehensive High School (RNCHS) won an […]
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China rejects U.S. criticism over South China Sea incident
Here is a cleaned and grammatically checked version, with wording tightened but meaning and quotes preserved: China on Monday dismissed U.S. criticism over recent incidents involving Filipino fishers in the South China Sea, insisting its coast guard actions were lawful and blaming the Philippines for what it called provocations near a disputed reef. Responding to […]
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Maminta calls for faster action on Abrina slay case
Board Member Ryan Maminta has called on authorities to hasten the investigation into the assassination of lawyer Joshua Abrina, as the case marked its third month on December 17. Maminta said it has been three months, but justice still seems elusive as police have yet to arrest a suspect in Abrina’s killing. “Tatlong buwan na […]
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Universal senior pension bill approved, offers ₱500 monthly rising to ₱1,000
The House Committee on Senior Citizens has approved a measure seeking to grant a universal social pension to all Filipinos aged 60 and above, expanding coverage to include senior citizens previously excluded because they receive other pension benefits. Under the unnumbered substitute bill approved Tuesday, all senior citizens not classified as indigent will be entitled […]
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Roxas Medicare Hospital earns ‘Mother-Baby Friendly’ certification
Roxas Medicare Hospital has been certified as a Mother-Baby Friendly Health Facility and Mother-Baby Friendly Workplace, a recognition granted for its compliance with Republic Act No. 10028 or the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009, the Provincial Department of Health Office Palawan said. In a statement, the Provincial Department of Health Office Palawan said the […]
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‘Hindi kami aalis dito’: Mariahangin IP women reject court TRO, vow to stay on ancestral island
The Molbog, Palaw’an, and Cagayanen women from Mariahangin in Balabac are taking a strong stand to defend their ancestral land, as they condemned a local court’s 20-day temporary restraining order (TRO) decision to stop them from blocking the activities of the claimants. In tears, the women, speaking through videos posted by the Sambilog-Balik Bugsuk Movement, […]
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Bishop urges authorities to uphold the rights of Mariahangin residents
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa has called on authorities to respect and uphold the rights of residents of Mariahangin Island in Balabac, who face uncertainty following a temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Regional Trial Court of Brooke’s Point. In a pastoral letter dated December 16, Bishop Mesiona highlighted […]
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Palawan gov’t releases ₱42M in long-delayed PhilHealth funds, boosting hospital services
After years of delayed reimbursements that strained public hospitals across Palawan, the provincial government has released more than ₱42 million in long-overdue PhilHealth shares, providing a critical infusion of funds for hospital operations, supplies and frontline health workers. The release, carried out within the first 100 days of Gov. Amy Roa Alvarez’s administration, marks one […]
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DA PRDP holds planning workshop to align LGU projects for 2026
The I-PLAN Component of the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project MIMAROPA conducted a coordination meeting and planning workshop from Dec. 10 to 12, 2025, bringing together regional and local government partners to align priorities and strengthen implementation of agriculture projects in the region. The activity was attended by representatives from the Regional […]
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House passes Pinoy Workers-backed Blue Economy Act on final reading
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading on December 16, House Bill No. 4791 or the Blue Economy Act, a proposal backed by the Pinoy Workers Party-list, aimed at establishing a unified national framework for the sustainable development, management, and protection of the country’s marine resources. The measure is among the priority […]
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Alyansa Tigil Mina urges cancellation of Sy’s mining contracts
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) has called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to cancel the mining contracts of billionaire Joseph Sy, chairman of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI), following a Senate investigation into his citizenship. ATM National Coordinator Jaybee Garganera said the move is justified as Sy “was violating Philippine laws while […]
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PEZA, Meralco forge strategic partnership to power future-ready ecozones
Pasay City – To elevate power reliability within its ecozones, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso O. Panga and Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held on 03 December 2025 at the Meralco Head Office. Following the successful collaboration that strengthened power […]
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DTI places third in 2025 GOCC governance rankings, posts higher revenues
For the second consecutive year, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) ranked third in the Governance Commission for GOCCs’ (GCG) 2025 Corporate Governance Scorecard, alongside with the country’s top-performing state corporations. The improved standing aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for government financial institutions to strengthen transparency, institutional […]
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Palawan to review and drop failing agri programs after farmer feedback
The provincial government of Palawan is preparing a reset of its agriculture programs after admitting that long-running projects have failed to improve the lives of farmers and fisherfolk. Board Member Rafael Ortega Jr. said the province will hold an agricultural forum aimed at reviewing existing programs and identifying which should be retained or dropped, based […]
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AHON council conducts two-day planning workshop for service providers
LUNA, Apayao – The Apayao Anti-Abuse Council Converging towards Humanitarian Action and OneNess (AHON) gathered its service providers for a two-day professional development and planning workshop on December 4–5 at the Agguimangan Agro-Eco Tourism Farm in Swan, Pudtol. The workshop reviewed inter-agency coordination, examined gaps in handling abuse and humanitarian cases, and outlined adjustments needed […]
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City funds insufficient for public market redevelopment
BAGUIO CITY — City officials on Tuesday clarified that the local government does not have sufficient available funds to directly finance the long-proposed redevelopment of the Baguio Public Market, despite the city’s multi-billion-peso cash position, during a public consultation held on December 10 at City Hall. The consultation was led by Councilor Paolo Salvosa, together […]
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BJMP-CAR wins Gawad Bantay Karapatang Pantao awards
BAGUIO CITY – BJMP-CAR’s Bridging Family Bonds Behind Bars (4B) Program secured both regional and national awards at the 2025 Gawad Bantay Karapatang Pantao Awards. The regional award was presented on December 4, 2025, in Baguio City, and the national award followed on December 10, 2025, at the Commission on Human Rights Office in Quezon […]
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CENRO collects over 20 tons of waste daily, calls on the public to limit wastes
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – In the recently concluded fourth quarter Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) meeting, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) reports that the total load disposal of residual waste in January to November of the year is at 3,001 truckloads which is equivalent to 6,736.42 tons. In her report, Assistant CENRO […]
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Kalinga honors Apu Kesu: A farewell to a cultural icon
TABUK CITY, Kalinga –Kalinga paid its profound respects to National Living Treasure Alonzo “Apu Kesu” Saclag on December 4, 2025. Apu Kesu was a revered master whose life was dedicated to safeguarding the rich traditional arts, music, and rituals of the Kalinga people. He tirelessly taught, documented, and worked to revive practices like the awong […]
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PHO conducts 4Rs training for frontline health workers in Santa Marcela
LUNA, Apayao – The Provincial Health Office (PHO), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) through the Juana Be Wais Playbook, conducted a two-day roll-out training on Recognizing, Recording, Reporting, and Referring (4Rs) of abuse cases involving women and children on December 3–4 at the EKB Clubhouse. The training gathered barangay health workers and […]
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MP intensifies child labor fight with service caravan
BONTOC, Mountain Province — Governor Bonifacio C. Lacwasan Jr. reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to combating child labor during the 4th Quarter Information and Service Caravan on Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program of the Department of Labor and Employment, held on December 4, 2025 at the Provincial Plaza in Bontoc. The event, themed “Serbisyong […]
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Green Lane Certifications Surge to PhP1.92T
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chair Ma. Cristina A. Roque announced that BOI investment approvals for January to November 2025 reached PhP816.81 billion (B) across 261 projects; while 78 strategic projects were worth PhP1.92 trillion (T) were certified under the Green Lane initiative. “DTI is truly making it […]
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Challenges Fail to Dampen Lowland Town’s ‘Talong’ Festivity
VILLASIS, Pangasinan – Legends from countries cluster around the eggplant vegetable like pages of a good old book that often is difficult to put down until all what’s written in it are read. And so it is with the eggplant, that, unknowingly to many, carries spiritual association, symbolism and history across different cultures. It’s no […]
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MySSS Pension Booster
Kung naghahanap ang SSS members ng isang ligtas at kumikitang investment program, inaanyayahan namin sila na sumali sa MySSS Pension Booster o ang SSS Voluntary Provident Fund Program. Layon ng programa na palakihin ang kanilang matatanggap na benepisyo sa kanilang pagreretiro. Bukod kasi sa regular retirement pension na matatanggap ng miyembro, tatangapin din niya ang […]
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NTC strengthens scam awareness as holiday transactions peak
DAGUPAN CITY — Looking for extra income, Marge Genese of San Fabian, Pangasinan, paused when she received a Viber message offering a job opportunity and urging her to reply “Yes.” “The message was persuasive, but I ignored it because I never applied to the company mentioned,” she said in a phone interview on December 15. […]
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Northern Luzon eyes shift to unified cyber resilience
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — The government strengthened its digital defenses in Northern Luzon with the official launch of the Regional Cybersecurity Council on December 12. This council creates a unified front against cyber threats that endanger critical infrastructure and economic stability. The council, co-led by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) […]
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ITRMC shares best practices to strengthen local health services in first governance summit
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — The Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) convened its first Governance Summit to share best practices aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and enabling local health facilities across Region 1 to replicate proven systems and innovations. The two-day summit, held from December 4 to 5 at Ynad’s Place Hotel […]
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Ilocos approves unified disaster response, focuses on long-term recovery
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — To ensure a unified front during calamities, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 1 adopted a new operational doctrine and approved three major policy roadmaps during its 4th Quarter Full Council Meeting held at the Hotel Ariana on December 4. The council convened to assess the […]
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