Philippines

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.

Angeles City
Lufthansa Technik Invests in Clark Airport, Creating 1,200 High-Skill Jobs Near Angeles City
BySteven Palma June 21, 2026
Big things are happening in Pampanga as global aviation leader Lufthansa Technik Philippines announces a major multi-million-dollar investment in Clark International Airport, a development that promises to transform the economic landscape for Angeles City and the surrounding region. A Game-Changing Aviation Investment President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the investment during German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s…
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General Santos City
Palengke Heneral: GenSan’s P2.3-B Public Market Redevelopment
BySteven Palma June 21, 2026
General Santos City is embarking on one of the most ambitious urban modernization projects in its history with the Palengke Heneral redevelopment — a ₱2.3-billion transformation of the city’s aging Central Public Market into a state-of-the-art integrated marketplace and commercial complex. The project, formalized through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement signed in February 2026 between…
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Meycauayan City
SDO Meycauayan Launches Rapid Math Assessment for SY 2026-2027
BySteven Palma June 21, 2026
The Schools Division Office of Meycauayan City has officially announced the administration of the Rapid Mathematics Assessment for Key Stages 1 to 3 for School Year 2026-2027, pursuant to Schools Division Memorandum No. 203, s. 2026. This initiative underscores the citys commitment to strengthening foundational numeracy skills among public school students from elementary through junior…
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Meycauayan City
Ocean Cleanup Deploys First Interceptor Barrier in Meycauayan River
BySteven Palma June 21, 2026
In a major environmental milestone for Bulacan, The Ocean Cleanup has officially deployed its first Interceptor barrier in the Meycauayan River, marking the organizations first on-the-ground rollout in the Manila Bay region. The Dutch nonprofit, founded by Boyan Slat, announced that the Interceptor became operational in June 2026. The solar-powered barrier is designed to capture…
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Imus
Imus City Marks National Flag Day with Ceremony at Heritage Park
BySteven Palma June 21, 2026
The City of Imus held its National Flag Day celebration at the Dambana ng Pambansang Watawat in Imus Heritage Park on June 11, 2026, as part of the broader commemoration of the 128th anniversary of the Battle of Alapan and the first unfurling of the Philippine flag. The event was led by the Office of…
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Imus
Imus City Distributes Free School Supplies to 15,000 Public School Students
BySteven Palma June 21, 2026
The City Government of Imus, under the leadership of Mayor Alex Advincula, has distributed free bags and school supplies to 15,000 public school students across the city. The initiative, launched in June 2026, aims to ease the financial burden on parents as the new school year approaches. Students from elementary and secondary public schools in…
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General Santos City
SM Extends Aid to Earthquake-Affected Families in General Santos City
BySteven Palma June 21, 2026
SM Prime Holdings, one of the Philippines largest retail and property conglomerates, has extended assistance to families affected by the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck General Santos City and surrounding areas in Mindanao on June 8, 2026. The aid initiative is part of the companys broader disaster response program aimed at supporting communities impacted…
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General Santos City
Many Still in GenSan Makeshift Shelters Weeks After Devastating Quake
BySteven Palma June 21, 2026
More than a week after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck General Santos City and surrounding areas in Mindanao, thousands of residents remain displaced, seeking refuge in makeshift shelters across the city. The quake, which hit on June 8, 2026, left widespread structural damage and forced families out of their homes as aftershocks continued to…
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