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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 celebrated its 2026 Charter Day with a heartwarming mass wedding ceremony that brought together at least 38 couples at the historic Nuestra Señora de Regla Parish National Shrine on June 18, 2026. The event, organized by the Lapu-Lapu City Government, blended personal commitment with civic celebration in a ceremony filled with joy, tradition,…
The Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) has officially launched its newest tourism brand, “Dive Into Beauty,” in a milestone event aimed at redefining the islands identity as a premier destination in the Davao Region. The brand launch was held at the City Hall Megatent on March 7, drawing local officials, tourism stakeholders, and community…
The much-anticipated Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge has reached 53.473 percent actual completion, with officials confirming the project remains on track for a September 2028 finish date. The update was reported by both the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the Philippine News Agency (PNA), which have been closely monitoring progress on the infrastructure landmark…
The Department of Education-Davao Region (DepEd-Davao) has recorded approximately 1.11 million enrollees from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners, for School Year 2026-2027 as of June 12. DepEd reported a total enrollment of 1,114,682 students, with 988,270 enrolled in public schools, 111,910 in private schools, and 14,502 in ALS. The breakdown…
The Davao City government is gearing up for the massive rollout of nearly 200,000 D-Citizen identification cards, prioritizing senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in a push to make government services more accessible across the city. First District Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chair of the Committee on Information Technology, said the registration program launched…
Lapu-Lapu City officially opened its Tourism Expo 2026 on June 15 at the Mahi Center in Barangay Ibo, marking the start of a five-day event designed to boost local enterprises and showcase the city thriving hospitality sector. The expo, which runs until June 19, features 11 exhibitors from the tourism and hospitality sectors offering travel…
Lapu-Lapu City marked a major milestone on June 17, 2026, as it celebrated its 65th Charter Day with a grand celebration at the City Hall grounds. The event was highlighted by an inspiring address from Mayor Ma. Cynthia Cindi Chan, who honored the city workers and residents as the true backbone of Lapu-Lapu continuous progress….
Quezon City has been selected to host the 67th edition of Palarong Pambansa in 2027, the Philippines premier national multi-sport competition for student-athletes. The announcement, reported by BusinessWorld and Philstar in June 2026, has generated excitement across the city and the broader sports community. Palarong Pambansa brings together thousands of young athletes from all over…