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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, Cebu — Love was in the air as at least 38 couples exchanged vows in a grand mass wedding celebration organized by the Lapu-Lapu City Government on June 18, 2026, as part of the city’s annual Charter Day festivities. The ceremony was held at the historic Nuestra Señora de Regla Parish National Shrine,…
The City Government of Tagum has officially launched a comprehensive community health program aimed at improving healthcare access across all 23 barangays in the city. The initiative, dubbed Healthy Tagum, Barangay Health Champions, trains local volunteers to provide basic health education, first aid, and preventive care information to residents in their respective communities. City Health…
Tagum City once again proved its commitment to sports development as hundreds of young athletes gathered for the annual Youth Sports Festival held at the Davao Regional Sports Complex. The event, organized by the City Government of Tagum in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) Davao del Norte, featured competitions in basketball, volleyball, athletics,…
The Department of Tourism Region 7 has unveiled plans to position Lapu-Lapu City as a key hub in Central Visayas Creative Tourism Circuit, following the reopening of the newly renovated Lapu-Lapu City Art Gallery and Cultural Hub in Barangay Gun-ob. Revitalized through a P2-million rehabilitation project, the facility now houses a wider range of artistic…
Lapu-Lapu City is marking its 65th Charter anniversary in grand style with the opening of Tourism Expo 2026, a five-day event designed to boost local enterprises and showcase the city as one of the country premier travel destinations. The expo, which opened on June 15 at the Mahi Center in Barangay Ibo, features 11 exhibitors…
The Manila City government has received a donation of two mobile computer learning centers aimed at boosting digital literacy and technology-based education programs across the capital. Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza formally turned over the mobile units, which were donated by Junior Cha. The mobile centers are equipped…
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,…