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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.
Over 1,200 beneficiaries of the government’s “Walang Gutom” (No Hunger) program in Legazpi City have successfully redeemed their food stamps, marking a significant milestone in the government’s fight against food insecurity in the Bicol Region. The “Walang Gutom” program, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), provides electronic food vouchers to low-income…
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has distributed cash grants to residents of Legazpi City, Albay, as part of its ongoing humanitarian response to assist families affected by the continued unrest of Mayon Volcano. The cash grant distribution, which took place in the city proper, targeted vulnerable households that have been displaced or whose livelihoods have…
San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan — Cancer patients in San Jose del Monte can now access free chemotherapy treatments through the Lifeline Chemotherapy Center, bringing critical healthcare services closer to residents who previously had to travel to Metro Manila or other distant facilities for life-saving treatment. The program, announced in June 2026, is expected…
San Jose del Monte, Bulacan — The city government of San Jose del Monte (CSJDM), in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), officially unveiled a newly completed slope protection project funded through the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) incentive program. The ceremonial unveiling took place on June 22, 2026,…
DOH Reports 74 Percent Drop in Dengue Cases Across Caraga Region The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a remarkable 74% decline in dengue cases across the Caraga Region, which includes Bislig City in Surigao del Sur. The significant drop reflects the impact of intensified prevention efforts, community awareness campaigns, and improved local health surveillance…
Bislig City Shows Strong Inter-Agency Response Amid Grass Fire and El Niño Alert Bislig City in Surigao del Sur has demonstrated robust inter-agency coordination in responding to environmental threats, including grass fires and the ongoing impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon. The city’s proactive approach highlights the importance of local government readiness and community-based…
Filipino-Chinese Groups Unite to Deliver ₱11 Million in Earthquake Assistance to Mindanao Koronadal City, South Cotabato — Filipino-Chinese civic organizations have come together to pledge and deliver over ₱11 million in humanitarian assistance to communities devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani province in southern Mindanao on June 8,…
South Cotabato’s Popular Lake Holon Reopens to Visitors After Two-Month Closure Koronadal City, South Cotabato — One of South Cotabato’s most celebrated natural attractions, Lake Holon, has officially reopened to visitors after a two-month temporary closure for its annual rehabilitation and restoration period. Lake Holon, nestled within the slopes of Mount Parker (also known as…