Way to peace: Empowering ex-rebels via E-CLIP caravan
Former rebels (FRs) participate in the E-CLIP Caravan. (Photo courtesy of PSA Samar) The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Samar, in collaboration with the 801st Infantry Brigade and the Samar…
Culinary excellence takes center stage in GenSan Women’s Month celebration
Women from different barangays in General Santos City recently showcased their cooking prowess during the Barangay Women’s Federation Cooking Contest in celebration of National Women’s Month at the Robinsons Place…
EmpowerHER: Celebrating self-love, opportunities in Samar
Meilou C. Macabare, provincial director of DTI Samar, delivers her welcome message. (Photo courtesy of DTI Samar) Gavina P. Doblon, a senior citizen and entrepreneur from Brgy. Botaera Zumarraga, Samar,…
‘Tubak,’ an ordinary household chore with an extraordinary meaning
Photo 1(Tubak chuchu) Crispino Alibat from barangay Tue teaches young children the proper way of chopping wood in a cultural immersion on March 9, 2025 at the Binangi compound in…
Energy tipid tips: Labanan ang init nang hindi nabubutas ang bulsa
NAMAMAWIS ka na ba sa inyong electric bill? Alam mo ba na maaaring labanan ang init ng panahon nang hindi nabubutas ang inyong bulsa? Sa matinding init ng tag-araw sa…
No more tears: Onion ice cream takes Mindoro by storm
When thinking of onions, favorite dishes like adobo, sisig, bistek and dinakdakan may come to mind. Many snacks, such as chips and crackers, also feature onion flavoring. While onions are…
In the heart of Lagayan’s Laga Festival: Celebrating community and traditional bamboo weaving
LAGAYAN, Abra (PIA) — Festivals are often derived from folk tales, historical events, religious practices and cultural backgrounds. For the town of Lagayan in Abra, its Laga Festival is inspired…
2 BHWs dedicate more than 40 years of service to their community in Tadian
Barangay health workers Faustina Kensib and Marina Telva are among the retirees who were given certificate of recognition and cash gifts from the local government unit of Tadian . They…
Sa bawat pahina, pamana ay edukasyon at inspirasyon
Baguio City Library(PIA) — Tulad ng isang libro, ang bawat pahina ay may iba’t ibang kwento — may lungkot, may saya, at may tagumpay. Isa sa mga babaeng may kwento…
The best of Filipino literature takes center stage in 2025 PBF
12-year-old Pio Calungcaguin (center) is among the youngest published authors who participated in the Philippine Book Festival to inspire other children who also dream of telling their stories and writing…
52nd Paraw Regatta celebrates Ilonggo maritime heritage
The Paraw Regatta Festival, established in 1973 to honor the historical significance of “paraws”—double outrigger sailboats—has become a lasting celebration of Ilonggo artistry and maritime traditions. Over the years, the…
Deaf graduate joins DENR-MGB work force
Workplace inclusivity takes a step forward in the mining sector as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-Region 1 welcomes Lee Harvey Soliven, a deaf graduate of Digital Image Technology from…
Up to 30 years or life imprisonment for crimes against humanity
IN A WORLD where justice should prevail, certain heinous acts stand out as unforgivable transgressions against humanity. Crimes against humanity—defined as specific offenses committed during large-scale attacks targeting civilians—represent some…
Samar center offers lifeline for children with autism
The Samar Center for Developmental Pediatrics has begun accepting patients as of March 2025. (Photo courtesy of Samar Center for Developmental Pediatrics) Ginang Leonila L. Nusa, 63, of Brgy. Silanga,…
Alas-Kwatro Kontra Mosquito: Simple, ngunit epektibong hakbang sa pag-iwas sa dengue
PATULOY ang pagtaas ng kaso ng dengue sa ilang bahagi ng Kamaynilaan na walang pinipiling panahon at pagkakataon. Libu-libong Pilipino ang naapektuhan taon-taon, at ang ilan sa mga kaso ay…
DMW program helps former OFW recover from failed overseas employment
Rhona Mae Quijano from Carcar City, Cebu, is one of the beneficiaries of the Department of Migrant Workers’ “Balik Pinay, Balik Hanapbuhay” program. (Photo from Rhona Mae Quijano) Rhona Mae…
Finding Family: A senior citizen’s touching journey back home
The Isabela City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) reunited a 72-year-old man with his family in Zamboanga City on Tuesday. Vicente Perez Acar, of Siocon town, Zamboanga del Norte,…
Malunggay diet is Cebuana centenarian’s ‘secret’ to longevity
Epifania Camingawan (right) during the inaugural cash gift distribution on February 26, 2025 at the Tuburan Municipal Court, Tuburan, Cebu. (MSH/PIA 7 Cebu) A 100-year-old Cebuana credits malunggay for her…
DOST-PAGASA embraces Philippine heritage in cyclone naming
(Artist illustration of a Filipino mythological character) In a fascinating blend of modernity and folk lore, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that the names…
PIA, partners enjoin Kapampangan youth to take active role in 2025 midterm polls
In a bid to empower young voters ahead of the 2025 National and Local Elections, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) regional office in Central Luzon, in partnership with the Commission…
Ilocos Sur scholars told: Your government believes in you
Education shapes the dreams of the youth — aspirations they work hard to achieve through their academic journey. In Ilocos Sur, the provincial government supports these aspirations by providing bi-annual…
Samar starts offering therapy services to special-needs children
The interior design of the Samar Center for Developmental Pediatrics. (Photo courtesy of Samar Public Information Office) The Samar provincial government recently launched the Samar Center for Developmental Pediatrics (CDP)…
GenSan aims to be known as food tourism destination
General Santos City is positioning itself as a leading food tourism destination, aiming to rival Iloilo, said Eliodoro Alcaya Jr., tourism officer with the city government’s Economic Management and Cooperative…
Ex-OFW gives Antique’s muscovado a sweet twist
Making the transition from being Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) to a successful entrepreneur came with both challenges and rewards. For Aben Ortega, this path was shaped by dedication, innovation, and…
The ‘Binangi’: A house with no steel, built with the strength of unity and cooperation
(PIA) — Nails are very important in building construction to make the structure safe and stable. But have you heard or seen a house built without any steel or nails…