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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.
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Eighteen aspiring candidates have advanced to the physical screening stage for the T’nalak Queen 2026 pageant, one of the most anticipated highlights of this year’s T’nalak Festival celebration in South Cotabato. According to T’nalak Queen Committee Chair Francis Cerbo, a total of 22 entries were submitted before the May 25…
The City Government of Kidapawan has officially launched the SmartKidapawan digital platform, marking a significant milestone in the city’s journey toward becoming a smart city. The new platform integrates real-time weather monitoring from PAGASA, earthquake alerts from PHIVOLCS, passenger heatmaps, and emergency services coordination into a single unified dashboard designed to improve governance and public…
The City Government of Kidapawan has officially announced the much-awaited annual Timpupo Festival, the premier cultural celebration that showcases the city’s rich heritage as the “City of Fruits.” Scheduled to take place every March, the festival brings together residents, tourists, and visitors from across Mindanao and the entire Philippines for a week-long celebration of culture,…
The spirit of bayanihan remains strong in General Santos City as the local government reported that cash donations for earthquake response and recovery efforts have reached P2,652,000 as of June 13, 2026. The LGU General Santos, through its TATAK HENERAL program, has been receiving contributions from the national government, private donors, and ordinary citizens eager…
Runners and fitness enthusiasts in General Santos City have something exciting to look forward to as the Gensan Ultramarathon360 2026 gears up for race day on June 20, 2026. Organized by the GENSAN K9 LITE RUNNRS, this 50-kilometer ultramarathon promises to be one of the biggest running events in the city this year. The race…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Zamboanga Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) deployed a 12-man team of engineers and linemen to General Santos City on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of the Task Force Kapatid program to help restore electricity in areas devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao a day earlier. Lawyer Rommel Agan, ZAMCELCO…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Over 248,000 students returned to classrooms across Zamboanga City on Monday, June 8, 2026, marking the official start of School Year 2026-2027. The opening day coincided with a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani province at 7:37 a.m., sending strong tremors through the city. Mayor Khymer Olaso ordered the suspension of…
In the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, the Mati City Fire Station, led by Acting City Fire Marshal FSINSP ELIZABETH D CAPIÑA, promptly conducted an extensive earthquake ocular inspection across the city. The inspection covered critical government infrastructure, schools, bridges, and coastal monitoring areas to assess water and…