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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.
ILIGAN CITY — Mayor Frederick W. Siao led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City Government of Iligan, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 10, Republic Cement Mindanao Inc., and the Santiago Fisherfolks and Livelihood Association for the protection and maintenance of a mangrove plantation in Barangay Santiago. The agreement…
ILIGAN CITY — National government agencies and the city government have rolled out a wide range of support programs under Brigada Eskwela 2026, ensuring that public schools in Iligan City are ready for the opening of classes on June 8. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) deployed 139 beneficiaries under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa…
SAMAL ISLAND – Local government units and residents across Samal Island have intensified disaster preparedness operations following the state weather bureau’s declaration of the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, season. Community cleanup drives, drainage clearing, and coastal monitoring have been deployed to mitigate flooding and storm risks. Consequently, the coordinated effort aims to safeguard vulnerable coastal…
The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), led by Mayor Lemuel T. Reyes, has secured support from the European Union and the national government for a proposed sustainable solid waste management public-private partnership (PPP) project — a major step forward for environmental stewardship on the island. The ceremonial signing of the PPP Feasibility Support for…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) launched the maiden commercial shipment of premium Philippine pineapples from Davao City to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant breakthrough into the Middle East market amid global supply chain challenges. A send-off ceremony was held at Unifrutti Port in Davao City, led by the Bureau of Plant Industry…
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has deployed 1,300 police personnel across 444 public and private schools in Davao City for the opening of classes on June 8, 2026, ensuring a safe and orderly start to Academic Year 2026–2027. DCPO spokesperson Capt. Hazel Caballero announced the comprehensive security plan during a press conference at the…
The Philippine government has forged a landmark five-year partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, the Rotterdam-based international environmental organization, to stop plastic waste from flowing through the Pasig River and into Manila Bay — marking one of the most significant environmental initiatives in Metro Manila in recent years. The agreement signals a major shift in the…
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) to install air raid-type sirens across coastal communities in the city, a move aimed at strengthening early warning systems during disasters — particularly severe weather conditions that frequently affect the Philippine capital. The warning devices, presented by Moreno alongside MDRRMO…