Heritage Month highlights importance of understanding one’s roots
General Santos City cultural and heritage advocates urged both residents and non-residents to “know your roots.” Eliodoro Alcaya Jr., the tourism officer of the City Economic Management and Cooperative Development…
A Grain of Hope at KADIWA Stores
(File Photo) An initiative to combat hunger is gaining momentum in Metro Manila and will soon extend nationwide. The “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program, recently launched by the government, is…
Tourism driving change in Isabela City de Basilan
Once perceived through a lens of chaos and fear, the Isabela City de Basilan is now embarking on a transformative journey that challenges its troubled history. In previous years, the…
Upsets and continuity: Gubernatorial election results in CALABARZON proclaimed
The 2025 National and Local elections promised to bring a new direction of governance in the Philippines. In the Calabarzon region, the gubernatorial elections saw switch-ups, where husband and wife…
Women dominate top posts in Calabarzon
Calamba City, LAGUNA (PIA) – Women dominated the top provincial posts in Calabarzon in the recent 2025 national and local elections, with four women elected as governors in four out…
Displaced diva gets groove back thru ‘Kadiwa’
Five organizations in Cebu each received a livelihood grant amounting to P300,000 under the Kadiwa ng Pangulo from the Department of Labor and Employment. (PIA7) For several years, 61-year-old…
Baduya, piniritong saging draw crowds at Eastern Visayas Street Food Festival
The aroma of sizzling mussels, the sweet crunch of fried bananas, and the vibrant purple yam fritters all tell a story of the people, the place, and their pride. Welcome…
Dynasties dominate but democracy lies in the people, DLSU professor reminds voters
Elected seats may be taken up by those who share the same surname, but the power to usher change remains in the people, according to a professor from the De…
La Union youth reintroduced to traditional molasses-making
In Bacnotan town, where sugarcane fields meet the horizon and the air smells of salt and sun, something sweeter than molasses is being stirred—heritage. At its heart are the calloused…
Women’s cooperative brews hope, income in Mindoro
In the farming community of Barcenaga in Naujan town, a group of women is redefining what empowerment looks like– one cup of ginger tea at a time. Heal Tea Shine…
Caloocan teacher plans to make most out of midyear bonus
Teacher Maricel Pronto (left) with her colleagues sharing a light moment after serving in the May 12, 2025 national and local elections. AS THE MARCOS administration started disbursing the midyear…
Abandoned elderly finds solace in Pasig City’s ‘Magokoro’ facility
Nanay Eufemia’s life had been a struggle for as long as she could remember. At 81 years old, she had experienced more hardships than most people faced in a lifetime. …
Pasig City program allows elderly to work again
At 62, Nanay Erlinda had grown accustomed to the gentle rhythm of life at home in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City. Her days were filled with the simple joys of nurturing…
Lives of service dogs after retirement from the K-9 unit
K-9 unit dogs like Ron (Belgian Malinois), Gastro (Belgian Malinois), and Thomas (Beagle) have dedicated their lives to serving the country, and have been trained to “sniff out” threats and…
Why local elections matter more than we think
Amid widespread skepticism about the integrity and value of local elections, experts continue to emphasize their crucial role in both the nation’s history and its future. Many believe that local…
Political analyst warns of social media’s influence on public opinion
Political analyst and academician Dr. Antonio Contreras emphasized the growing impact of social media on shaping public opinion, cautioning that it’s unfiltered and often chaotic content can easily sway the…
Mga volunteer, susi sa maayos na halalan
Sa gitna ng pagdagsa ng higit 38,000 na botante sa Tenement Elementary School sa Taguig City, ang ika-anim na paaralang may pinakamaraming botante sa National Capital Region (NCR), naging malaking…
Iloilo City priest recalls memorable personal encounters with now Pope Leo XIV
The recent election of Pope Leo XIV has stirred deep pride and hope among the Augustinian community in the Philippines, particularly for those who recall personal encounters with the then…
Empowering Samar fisherfolks by adding value to bangus catch
After years of struggling with low fish sales, Jellica A. Agarao, 29, who lives in the coastal barangay of Sto. Niño in Samar was on the verge of losing hope. …
From debt to dreams: A new dawn for farmers in Samar
In the small town of Jiabong, Samar, Juliana Cabubas feels a profound sense of relief and gratitude as she holds her newly awarded Certificate of Condonation with Release of Mortgage…
Alangan tribesmen find polling place in Oriental Mindoro
Members of the Alangan tribe from Sitio Banilad, Brgy. San Ignacio, Baco, Oriental Mindoro have long faced challenges when exercising their right to vote— discomfort, fear and a sense of…
Ilonggo producers express appreciation to KADIWA program
More local producers in Iloilo conveyed their utmost gratitude with the implementation of KADIWA ng Pangulo, anchored on the food security agenda of the national government. The Dumangas-Barotac Mushroom Growers…
Working nursing moms provide free breastmilk at Tala Hospital
WITHIN the maternity ward of the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital, formerly Tala Hospital in Caloocan City, the most effective medicine comes not from a syringe or pill form,…
Soccsksargen dancesport duo defies odds on dance floor
For Henry Kenth Lumawag and Angela Marie Talatala, dance is more than just movement — it’s a story of resilience, determination, and heart. With grit and grace, the pair waltzed…
PH Pushes for Business-Friendly Environment
As global manufacturing dynamics evolve, the Philippines emerges as a key investment destination. In response to recent trade complexities, especially after the U.S. imposed reciprocal tariffs, the nation is enhancing…