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A dedicated collection of posts focusing on the Philippines. This category covers news, events, and stories of national interest that span the entire archipelago, from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao.
Panabo City in Davao del Norte is set to get a major boost in its infrastructure as plans for a new green power substation move forward, signaling the city’s growing role as a hub for sustainable industrial development in Mindanao. The project, reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, aims to support the rising demand for…
Jail facilities across the Mimaropa region, including those in Batangas City, participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) as part of the government ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness in correctional institutions. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa regional office coordinated the participation of all jail facilities within the…
The Batangas International Port (BIP) has achieved a historic milestone by being named the worlds first READY Port for disaster preparedness and humanitarian logistics. This prestigious recognition positions Batangas City at the forefront of global port resilience and emergency response readiness. The READY Port certification was awarded to DP World Batangas, the operator of the…
Legazpi City is ramping up its anti-smoking efforts by empowering barangay officials to lead smoke-free campaigns in their respective communities, according to the Philippine News Agency. The initiative aims to strengthen the city’s comprehensive smoke-free policy by bringing enforcement and awareness efforts closer to the grassroots level. Under the program, barangay officials and health workers…
Legazpi City is set to revert to a five-day work week beginning July 2026, the Manila Bulletin reported. The move marks a return to the traditional Monday-to-Friday schedule for city government offices after an extended period of alternative work arrangements. The decision to restore the standard work week reflects the city government’s assessment that operational…
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has confirmed that the upcoming MRT-7 line will operate with 14 stations, including a key stop in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan — a development expected to transform daily commutes for hundreds of thousands of residents in the northern corridor of Metro Manila. The MRT-7 project, which has been…
San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan has officially tapped Metro Pacific Water (MPW) as its new water service operator, marking a major shift in the city’s efforts to address long-standing water supply issues affecting thousands of households. The transition comes after months of water crises that gripped over 40,000 families across Bulacan province. The…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has recognized the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bislig City for its outstanding implementation of the Paleng-QR Ph program, positioning the city as a leader in cashless payment adoption across the Caraga region. Bislig City was the second LGU in Caraga to roll out the Paleng-QR Ph program in…