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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.
The Island Garden City of Samal is alive with color, music, and celebration as Summer Saya sa Isla 2026 officially kicks off, bringing together locals and visitors for a month-long showcase of culture, talent, and island pride. A Month of Festivities The Summer Saya sa Isla festival, one of Samal Islands most anticipated annual events,…
The Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) has proven once again why it remains one of the Philippines most beloved island destinations. During Holy Week 2026, the city government recorded a total of 47,966 tourist arrivals — a remarkable figure that underscores the islands enduring appeal to both local and international travelers. A Peaceful and…
Tagum City is ramping up its flood mitigation infrastructure as the local government moves forward with critical projects targeting the Hijo and Libuganan Rivers — two major waterways that have long been identified as the primary sources of the citys recurring flooding problems. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that a concrete…
The City Government of Tagum has officially shifted to a four-day onsite work arrangement, joining a growing number of local government units across the Philippines embracing compressed workweeks as a practical response to rising energy costs. Effective March 9, 2026, employees at Tagum City Hall began working a condensed 40-hour week spread across four days…
The Clark Freeport Zone, the economic engine adjacent to Angeles City, is reinforcing the Philippines’ food security value chain after COEX Inc. renewed its 25-year lease with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) on February 19, 2026. COEX Inc., which has operated within Clark since 2001, manufactures co-extruded agricultural films and agro-chemical products that play a…
Angeles City’s neighboring economic powerhouse, the Clark Freeport Zone, is welcoming a major new business investment as MicroSourcing and its subsidiary Beepo officially broke ground on a brand-new service delivery center in Clark, Pampanga — with an anticipated opening in June 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant milestone for both companies, signaling Beepo’s relocation…
The University of Santo Tomas General Santos campus has been granted permission to operate eight new academic programs by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), marking a significant expansion for the first branch campus of the 400-year-old university in Mindanao. The UST General Santos campus, which opened in Academic Year 2024-2025, initially offered programs in…
The General Santos International Airport has reached a major milestone with the completion of Phase 1 of its Passenger Terminal Building expansion and rehabilitation project, the Department of Transportation announced in June 2026. The ₱434-million project represents a significant investment in the infrastructure of General Santos City, often called the Tuna Capital of the Philippines….