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Ilocos Norte remains insurgency-free

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Residents and investors in Ilocos Norte benefit from peace and business stability, as the military confirmed the province is still insurgency-free. "This has been achieved through ... Read More


City LGU partners with private sector, academe for infra resilience

Manila, Feb. 19 -- This highly urbanized city has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Resilience Council Foundation, Inc. (NRC) and the Central Philippine University (CPU) to develo... Read More


BFP-NIR to engage youth in promoting fire safety awareness

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The Bureau of Fire Protection-Negros Island Region (BFP-NIR) is focusing on engagements with the youth in raising fire safety consciousness as it gears up for the 2026 Fire Preventi... Read More


Imam calls for holistic observance of Ramadan

Manila, Feb. 19 -- A Muslim leader in Baguio urged the faithful to ensure a holistic observance of the holy month of Ramadan, which officially began in the Philippines on Thursday. Imam Samsodin Moni... Read More


La Union town aims to preserve traditional bamboo weaving

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The municipal government of this town is aiming to preserve its traditional bamboo weaving by setting up a demonstration center and training the younger generation. In an interview... Read More


1,264 typhoon-hit tourism workers in Bicol get cash aid

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol has disbursed PHP12.97 million in emergency cash assistance to 1,264 tourism workers whose livelihoods were disrupte... Read More


More Bicol farms get PhilGAP certification for quality agri products

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Farms in Bicol certified by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) as compliant with Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) have reached 221, the ... Read More


Shear line triggers evacuations, class suspensions in Caraga

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Local government units in Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur suspended classes and work Thursday as moderate to heavy rains from a shear line triggered flooding and landslides, offi... Read More


Ilocos Norte town plants high-yielding coconuts for food security

Manila, Feb. 19 -- Another coastal municipality in Ilocos Norte has joined the government's coconut revolution, planting high-yielding varieties in reforestation areas and idle lots to boost farmers' ... Read More


911 Command Center to boost emergency response in Ilocos Norte

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The 911 Satellite Command Center in Batac City, Ilocos Norte is set to fully operate in March to enhance the Bureau of Fire Protection's emergency quick response and coordination. ... Read More