Heritage cruise highlights Quezon islands’ rich biodiversity for tourism
“Exciting and exceptional.” These were the words used by foreign heritage adventurers as they explore and immerse in the stunning biodiversity and vibrant communities of the Quezon islands during a…
Government lights up people’s lives
Lighting the villages, especially in the remote areas of Davao del Sur, was just a dream for the residents before. Lack of electric power supply, under-developed road network, slow development…
Government changes villager’s lives in insurgency-free areas
People are now happy with the transformation in their community. From the insurgency-infested barangays, where they had to give money and agricultural produce to the terrorists, to now savoring a…
Puerto Galera: ‘Diving Capital of the Philippines’
LUNGSOD NG CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — Pormal nang idineklara sa isinagawang soft launching bilang ‘Diving Capital of the Philippines’ ang bayan ng Puerto Galera sa pamamagitan ng paglunsad ng…
Maitum welcomes Singaporean urban farmer Christopher Leow
Singaporean urban farmer and TV host Christopher Leow visits Maitum, Sarangani, on October 2 to learn about the town’s agri-fishery industry and to exchange ideas and best practices with the…
Geraldo Jumawan: The teacher as a filmmaker
Geraldo “Jek” Borongan Jumawan is a multi-awarded teacher recognized for his innovative teaching practices and his dedication to his artistic passion as a filmmaker. He is currently serving as a…
‘SIGH OF RELIEF’: Cash subsidy eases Ilonggo rice retailers’ worry
ILOILO CITY (PIA6) – Worried and frightened by possibilities – these are just some of the emotions that rice retailers have probably felt the first time they heard of the…
Army’s pivotal role: Helping people’s organization get livelihood in South Cotabato
The Philippine Army is playing a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the government and isolated communities in South Cotabato. Earlier this year, troops of the 12th Special Forces…
Treasures of Region 12: Boosting Soccsksargen’s economic potential through MSMEs
In a remarkable display of entrepreneurial zeal and collaboration, 54 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME), assisted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 12, collectively achieved an astounding…
La Herencia: Art in the City
Since La Herencia art space opened its doors to the public two years ago, it has provided an area for artists to showcase their works at the same time provide…
Majayjay’s Anilinang festival pays tribute to abundant harvest
MAJAYJAY, Laguna (PIA) – Locals marked Majayjay’s annual Anilinang festival to celebrate the farmers’ bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables. The festival, derived from the words ani (harvest) and linang…
Frozen in time: Dapitan City revitalizes historical site ‘Mi Retiro Rock’ in Rizal Shrine
DAPITAN CITY, Oct. 4 (PIA) – From our classic childhood fairytales down to their modern retellings, one theme has stood the test of time: no matter what, no matter where,…
The benefits of rabbit farming
Pork, fish, chicken, and beef are the most common meats you would find being sold in public markets and grocery stores in the country. But rabbit meat is a growing…
PWD rice retailer mom gets P15K subsidy
Rice retailer Monina Tugalle, a 42-year-old mother from the municipality of Binalbagan, woke up around 3:00 a.m., Sept. 21, to prepare for a long journey using their tricycle to be…
Kayang-kaya basta nagkahiusa: the vibrant spirit of Zamboanga Peninsula
The Regional Development Council (RDC)-9 serves as the guiding force for the region’s development, steering Zamboanga Peninsula towards a brighter and more prosperous future. Comprised of local government leaders, heads…
Tri-People harmony: Celebrating diversity at Kasadya sa Street Dancing
The streets of this city came alive with vibrant colors and rhythms as the “Kasadya sa Street Dancing and Merrymaking Competition” took center stage, marking a dazzling highlight of this…
Flash of hopes, prayers in the heart of Marawi IDPs
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)–More than half a decade has passed, and yet, what has happened in 2017 remains a daunting era for most Maranaos settling in the country’s…
In Cam Sur: PIA Kapihan serves info hub for upcoming elections
NAGA CITY (PIA) – The recent Kapihan sa PIA Camarines Sur in early September held at the Summit Hotel and Restaurant set as a hub among local media for relevant…
A new dawn for domestic adoption in the Philippines
Every child has the right to have a wholesome family that will nurture, love, and mold them, but not every child is blessed to have one. The Philippines efforts…
Fiestakucha 2023: Filipino creatives as economic drivers
“Likas na malikhain ang mga Filipino (The Filipinos are innately creative),” said the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Commissioner Arvin Villalon. Once misconstrued as a low-paying profession,…
Western Visayas’ Novel Food Products Let MSMEs Taste Sweet Success
Endowed with vast coastal waters across its provinces, Western Visayas serves as one the cradles of the fishing industry in the country as most of its people devote their lives…
Delgado Family shares tales of struggle and success
The Delgado family of Hamtic, Antique was declared as this year’s national winner for the Natatanging Pamilyang Pilipino (NPP) 2023 by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Initiated…
RACU-Cor shares tips on protecting ourselves online
(PIA) — Being in a world where technology thrives, we must understand that we need to take action to protect ourselves and our personal information on the internet. We have…
UPLB bats for ‘edutourism’ with experiential learning program
CALAMBA CITY (PIA) – The University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB) is setting its sights on becoming the country’s leading edutourism destination through its pioneering program Promoting Agroforest Stewardship and…
MisOcc families: From IDPs to safe returns
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA)–A total of 10 families from Sitio Matol, situated 1.5 kilometers away from Barangay Napangan, Don Victoriano sought refuge in the wake of the armed encounter that unfolded,…