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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.
Manila residents and motorists should prepare for significant road closures this Sunday, June 21, 2026, as two major running events take over the city streets — the UP Marathon and the Tri-City Pride Run. The UP Marathon is one of the most anticipated running events in the Philippine capital, drawing thousands of runners from across…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — As economic ties between Japan and Mindanao continue to strengthen, Cagayan de Oro City’s port is emerging as a critical logistics hub in the growing trade relationship between the two regions, according to a recent analysis by MindaNews. Major Japanese shipping and logistics networks, including Yusen Logistics and NYK Line,…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The SinagLarawan 2026 Photo Contest officially launched in Cagayan de Oro City on June 17, 2026, at the Seda Hotel, bringing together photographers, artists, and creative minds from across Northern Mindanao for one of the region’s most anticipated photography events. Now on its fourth edition, this year’s SinagLarawan Photo Contest…
Quezon City public schools are seeing record-breaking enrollment numbers for school year 2026, reflecting the city’s growing population and continued investment in public education. The Quezon City government has been rolling out improvements to school facilities and digital learning tools to accommodate the surge. Education Initiatives in Quezon City The city government, in partnership with…
As the summer season continues, Quezon City remains one of the most vibrant Philippine National Capital Region metropolitans for community festivals and family-friendly activities. Residents and visitors alike can look forward to a range of events happening across the city this month. Community Events in Quezon City Quezon City, known as the City of Stars,…
Angeles City, Pampanga — SM City Clark has been crowned Mall of the Year in a prestigious awards ceremony held at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, on June 15, 2026 — a remarkable achievement that highlights the mall’s outstanding performance and growing influence in Central Luzon. The award recognizes…
Angeles City, Pampanga — A commemorative marker honoring the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption was officially unveiled at the Clark Freeport Parade Grounds on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, marking the 35th anniversary of one of the most significant volcanic disasters in Philippine history. The ceremony, themed Pinatubo at 35: Remembering Pinatubo, Lessons from the Past, Empowering…
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has issued a concerning warning that approximately 38 percent of barangays in General Santos City are at risk of ground instability following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the SOCCSKSARGEN region on June 8, 2026. The warning comes as Phivolcs continues to monitor ground deformation observed in…