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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.
Lapu-Lapu City’s recent job fair delivered impressive results, with 181 applicants landing on-the-spot job offers, marking a significant win for both local job seekers and employers in the city. The job fair, organized through the collaboration of the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and various partner agencies, drew hundreds of job seekers from across…
In the wake of the tragic building collapse in Angeles City, Pampanga, and the recent earthquake in Sarangani, questions are being raised about the state of building safety and infrastructure resilience across the Philippines. The twin disasters have prompted experts, lawmakers, and community leaders to call for stronger building codes, stricter enforcement, and a nationwide…
In the wake of the tragic building collapse in Angeles City, Pampanga, and the recent earthquake in Sarangani, questions are being raised about the state of building safety and infrastructure resilience across the Philippines. The twin disasters have prompted experts, lawmakers, and community leaders to call for stronger building codes, stricter enforcement, and a nationwide…
The Philippine government has declared special non-working days across 19 areas nationwide for June 2026, including localities in Central Luzon such as Angeles City, Pampanga. The proclamation signed by Malacañang aims to allow communities to celebrate their respective founding anniversaries, fiestas, and other significant local events. For Angeles City residents, the declaration means an opportunity…
The Port of General Santos, a vital trade and logistics gateway for southern Mindanao, has partially resumed commercial operations after extensive post-earthquake inspections and safety clearances, marking a significant milestone in the region’s recovery from the June 8, 2026 magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Port Shutdown After the Quake The powerful earthquake — which struck in the…
General Trias City Moves to Formalize Beloved “Basaan” Water Festival with Safety Ordinance GENERAL TRIAS, Cavite — The City of General Trias is taking decisive steps to institutionalize one of its most cherished community traditions: the “Basaan” water festival. City officials have recently passed an ordinance aimed at ensuring the safety and proper management of…
Long-Delayed Punta-Open Canal Diversion Road in General Trias Nears Completion, Targets 2027 Finish GENERAL TRIAS, Cavite — A major infrastructure project that has been in the works for over a decade is finally approaching completion. The Punta-Open Canal Diversion Road in General Trias, Cavite — a more than 3-kilometer roadway that broke ground back in…
General Trias City Moves to Formalize Beloved “Basaan” Water Festival with Safety Ordinance GENERAL TRIAS, Cavite — The City of General Trias is taking decisive steps to institutionalize one of its most cherished community traditions: the “Basaan” water festival. City officials have recently passed an ordinance aimed at ensuring the safety and proper management of…