Bayanihan knows no borders: Stories, sacrifices of PH humanitarian contingent in quake-hit Myanmar
The Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) in Myanmar, comprising the uniformed and non-uniformed personnel from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Urban Search and Rescue Team of the Bureau of…
Tor Bibar: Media professional turned passionate farmer
When the pandemic hit, from March 2020 until about the last quarter of 2022 , everyone’s movement was restricted to say the worst, or limited to say the least. One…
Adhikaing labanan ang ‘fake news’ isinulong sa pagdiriwang ng Pambansang Araw ng Pamamahayag
LUNGSOD QUEZON, (PIA) — Isinulong nitong Miyerkules ng National Press Club (NPC) ang masidhing adhikaing labanan ang pagkalat ng maling impormasyon gaya ng “fake news“ sa pagdiriwang ng Pambansang Araw…
Mga indibidwal, grupo kinilala sa pagsusulong ng wikang Filipino
(Larawan mula sa KWF) LUNSOD QUEZON (PIA) — Binigyan ng pagkilala ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) ang mga organisasyon at mga indibidwal na patuloy na isinusulong at paggamit ng wikang…
Putting art in ‘diskarte’: Diwan weavers showcase innovative skills in ethnobotanical livelihood
From the intricate patterns of the Meranaw’s langkit down to the extravagant banigs of the Tagolwanen, the art of weaving is just as integrally stitched into our Filipino identity as…
Palit-Basura: Convert your trash to save the Puerto Princesa Bays
The presence of trash along the coastal communities is a longtime challenge faced by the residents and local officials in the province. Collectors observe that usually, the trash was also…
A Seed for a Forest
Rotten fruits do not fall. It, however, finds another purpose at least for Reymar, a fruit vendor in Roxas City. The vendor has been donating his overripe fruit products to…
Albay eyes Mayon inclusion in UNESCO World Heritage List
LEGAZPI CITY (PIA5/Albay) — Mayon is known as the world’s perfectly shaped volcanic cone due to its incomparable symmetry, located in the province of Albay. Consequently, behind its physical asset,…
PIA Camarines Sur’s ‘Kapihan’ partner announces bundle of promos this 2023
Robinsons Hotel and Resorts continue with its GO 24/7 nationwide promo! NAGA CITY (PIA) – For nearly a year, Summit Hotel and Go Hotels Plus have stood alongside the Philippine…
Local youth participates in coastal clean in celebration of Linggo ng Kabataan
The City Government led by Mayor Malou Flores-Morillo organizes cleanup drive along coastlines and underwater of the city together with the local youths of the province on August 16, 2023.…
Zambo Norte athlete snags boxing gold medal for Palarong Pambansa
If you were to tell the 8-year-old Tyron Jay Quillosa that he would be a reigning boxing champion, his father probably would have whooped you out of the room. But…
PRC’s shockwaves of change: Reshaping the health response
A Philippine Red Cross Camarines Sur Chapter fund-raising drive “Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the country, accounting for 18.6% of the total deaths in the Philippines.”…
Multi-million funding boosts agricultural ventures in Zamboanga Sibugay
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay, August 15 (PIA) – In a significant stride towards advancing local agricultural enterprises, the Peñaranda Abaca Planters Association (PAPA) of Kabasalan and the Nanan Multi-purpose Cooperative in…
Sambalilo festival breathes new life to Cavinti’s pandan weaving tradition
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Locals of Cavinti, Laguna breathed new life into its once-thriving pandan-weaving industry through their Sambalilo festival. Crispin Sanchez, Cavinti Tourism Operations Officer, said Sambalilo is…
CALABARZON sprinter says dreams, hard work key in Palaro journey
To Loraine Audrey Batalla, competing in the country’s largest youth sporting event was both a dream come true and a culmination of years of hard work and grit. The 14-year…
Reading Beyond Sight: The Gift of Braille Comic Books
Special needs students have different needs compared to regular ones and some of them are struggling with the fast pace of learning. Some have difficulty explaining themselves and reading books…
World Youth Day delegates vow to serve church, community
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Close to 7,000 youngsters gathered during the World Youth Day-Laguna (WYD) 2023 on August 5 and shared stories of faith and acts of service. To…
Savoring the dragon fruit tale of Guimaras
Prominent for its luscious, sweet-tasting mangoes and touristy scenes, Guimaras Island is now making waves with its yet another emerging agricultural product – the lowly dragon fruit. Oval-shaped, vibrantly-colored dragon…
‘Connected Women’s Elevate AIDA’ program spurs women empowerment, digital inclusion in Isabela, Basilan
Isabela City in Basilan province may not be the most recognizable city in the Philippines, but it holds a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to promote women empowerment and…
Alangan Mangyans: IPs of the island provinces of Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) – National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Day is an important and significant day that commemorates the history, culture, and contributions of the IPs in the Philippines.…
Travel in comfort: Albay-Camarines Sur train service resumes
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay (PIA) – Travel goals? Try the train trips between Albay and Camarines Sur. Since July 31, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) has resumed its commuter train service…
Redefine decision-making through modern family planning methods
Even as societies embrace progress and innovation, modern family planning methods remain accessible to help improve the lives of families. Modern methods have expanded the horizons, offering a wide range…
Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay: Fostering tourism for a brighter future
BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay, August 09 (PIA) – The tourism industry is a vital sector that showcases the richness and beauty of towns and cities. Zamboanga Sibugay province is endowed with…
Masbate’s cattle industry just won’t go away
MASBATE CITY, Masbate (PIA) –We’ve heard about industries that have come and gone due to changes in consumer preferences and technological advances. Now read about the centuries-old industry that is…
BAHABA: Basa Habang Bakasyon
Bakas sa mga mukha ng 70 bata na residente ng Barangay Mahal na Pangalan sa lungsod ng Calapan ang saya dahil sila’y napagkalooban ng libreng arts and craft workshop at…