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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.
IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Preparations Shift Into High Gear The highly anticipated IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu is fast approaching, and event organizers and the local government are ramping up preparations to ensure a world-class experience for athletes and spectators alike. The triathlon, which puts the beautiful island of Mactan on the global sporting map, continues to draw…
Stable Power Supply Boosts Halal Investment Interest in Samal Island Improved power stability on Samal Island is attracting a new wave of halal-focused investment to the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos), signaling growing confidence in the local economy and infrastructure. According to the Philippine News Agency, the island’s more reliable electricity supply has become…
Conservation of Dwarf Bee Pollinators on Samal Island Pushed The Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) is stepping up efforts to conserve its native dwarf bee populations, recognizing the critical role these tiny pollinators play in maintaining the island’s biodiversity and supporting local agriculture. Dwarf bees, known for their small size and gentle nature, are…
Racco-Davao Urges Local Government Units to Establish Foster Care Programs Tagum City, Davao del Norte — The Regional Alternative Child Care Office-Davao Region (Racco-Davao) is calling on local government units (LGUs) across the region to actively participate in and establish foster care programs, as the number of children in need of loving foster families continues…
Clergy from Across the Philippines to Compete in Archbishop Muloy’s Cup 2026 Tagum City, Davao del Norte — The Archdiocese of Davao is set to host the much-anticipated National Clergy Basketball Cup, known as Archbishop Muloy’s Cup 2026, from June 29 to July 2, 2026. The event will bring together priests and religious ministers from…
Duaw Davao: The All-In Expo Highlights Local Culture, Tourism, and Enterprise Davao City is buzzing with excitement as the Duaw Davao: The All-In Expo officially opened its doors on June 22, 2026, running through June 24 at a venue in the heart of the city. Organized by the City Government of Davao, the three-day event…
Davao City Garbage Crisis Persists in Juliville Despite New Landfill Opening While Davao City has taken steps to address its long-standing waste management challenges, residents of Juliville continue to deal with a persistent garbage backlog. The situation highlights the complexity of the city’s solid waste problem, which has been exacerbated by the permanent closure of…
DOH Targets Over 1.2 Million Children in Metro Manila Measles Vaccination Drive The Department of Health (DOH) has launched a sweeping measles-rubella vaccination campaign across Metro Manila, aiming to immunize more than 1.2 million children as part of the national “Ligtas Tigdas” supplemental immunization activity. The campaign, which began in early June 2026, targets children…