Cebu-Quanzhou Flights Resume as MCIA Deepens Aviation Ties with China
CEBU, Philippines — The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has taken a major step forward in strengthening its global connectivity after formalizing a cooperation framework with Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport in China. The agreement paves the way for resumed direct flights between Cebu and Quanzhou, boosting tourism, trade, and investment flows between the central Philippines and…
Lucena City Tricycle Drivers Receive P5000 Fuel Crisis Aid
More than 2,100 tricycle drivers in Lucena City received much-needed financial assistance from the national government as fuel prices continue to rise across the country. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed P5,000 each to qualified beneficiaries at the New Evacuation Center in Barangay Mayao Crossing, according to the citys Public Information Office…
Lucena Port New Passenger Terminal Set to Open in Q3 2026
The Port of Lucena in Quezon province is gearing up for a major upgrade as its new passenger terminal building is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The modern facility, which can accommodate up to 1,000 passengers at a time, is expected to significantly boost…
Pagadian City Senior Citizens Thank Government for Social Pension
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Senior citizens in Pagadian City expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the government following the distribution of the P3,000 social pension, a vital financial assistance program that continues to support elderly Filipinos across the country. The social pension program, implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), provides…
TIEZA Allocates P70 Million for Pagadian City Airport Rehabilitation
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has allocated P70 million for the rehabilitation of Pagadian City Airport, a major infrastructure boost for the city and the entire Zamboanga Peninsula region. TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid personally inspected the domestic terminal of Pagadian Airport, assuring passengers and…
PSAA Season 3 Basketball Tournament Tips Off at Makati Coliseum
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Schools Athletic Association (PSAA) Season 3 basketball tournament tips off this Sunday at the Makati City Coliseum, bringing together top high school teams from across the country for a showcase of young talent. A total of 12 teams will compete in the Under 18 division, while 11 teams will see…
78 OFW Applicants Rescued from Unregistered Facility in Makati City
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) rescued 78 overseas Filipino worker applicants from an unregistered accommodation facility in Makati City on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The operation was conducted in Barangay Palanan following the implementation of a closure order on the facility, which was found to be operating without the required DMW…
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