Laguna activates ‘5S strategy’ amid surge in dengue cases
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Cities and municipalities in the province of Laguna are placed on alert and urged to implement the 5S strategy against dengue as cases doubled compared…
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Rice price deflation drives down Biliran inflation rate
NAVAL, Biliran (PIA) — The faster annual decrease in the inflation rate on rice, the staple on every Filipino family’s dining table, has significantly contributed to the substantial decline in…
Child work vs. child labor: Difference between discipline and abuse
(file photo from August 2024) DIPOLOG CITY (PIA) — From a young age, we are often taught the value of a strong work ethic. Whether it’s from parents, elders, or…
New classrooms bring hope to schoolchildren in remote Sibugay barangay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY (PIA) — Students of Peñaranda Elementary School in Barangay Peñaranda, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay—one of the remote areas affected by insurgency in the Zamboanga Peninsula—are now more comfortable and…
Iligan City delisted from online child abuse blacklist
Members of the Iligan City Justice Zone present the crafted resolution to urge the Department of Education to include responsible internet and social media use in the basic education curriculum.…
Concrete road gives remote Lanao Norte towns access to progress
The Department of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the local government of Kapatagan, leads the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 1.8-kilometer…
Gov’t services is love, says PBBM
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. likened to love the administration’s services to the people during his recent visit to Tagum City for the Trabaho sa Bagong…
P100-M Mati airport development project takes off
Mati Airport in Mati City, Davao Oriental, is prepared for a brighter future with the launch of the P100-million development project aimed at transforming the long-underutilized airport into a key…
Superworm to superfood: Turning insects into opportunities
John Paul A. Cabangal, a 30-year-old farmer from Pigcawayan, Cotabato province, has successfully transformed worms into a profitable business. His journey, from 4-H Club member to agri-venture entrepreneur, proves that…
Surigao Sur promotes coffee products in Travel Tour Expo
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur — The province made a remarkable impact at the Travel Tour Expo 2025, especially with the local government of Tagbina showcasing its premium Robusta coffee…
DPWH turns over disaster-resilient school building in Surigao Sur
CARMEN, Surigao del Sur — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently turned over a newly constructed four-classroom school building to Esperanza Integrated School in Carmen, Surigao del…
UNICEF, PH bank foundation partner to expand educational access for BARMM youth
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — UNICEF Philippines and BDO Foundation are partnering to expand educational opportunities for out-of-school children, youth, and adolescents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
DA inaugurates P254-M farm-to-market road, bridge in Isabela’s coastal town
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) recently inaugurated a farm-to-market road and bridge project worth P254,655,873.70 in the coastal town…
MIMAROPA registers lowest inflation rate in over three years
ODIONGAN, Romblon (PIA) – The MIMAROPA region recorded the lowest inflation rate in January this year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The region’s headline inflation rate dropped to…
Marinduque records inflation rate hike in January
BOAC, Marinduque (PIA) — Marinduque’s inflation rate rose in January 2025, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in its inflation rate report released on February 12. According to…
Mga mag-aaral nakiisa sa tree-hugging campaign ng DENR
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan (PA) – – Upang ipadama ang kanilang suporta sa pangangalaga sa kalikasan, nakilahok ang 25 na mga mag-aaral sa tree hugging campaign ng Department of Environment and…
Nueva Vizcaya intensifies dengue prevention program
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (PIA) – The Provincial Local Government Unit of Nueva Vizcaya started distributing sprayers and spray concentrates to households in a bid to eradicate dengue cases. Dr. Anthony…
DENR urges public to report election posters nailed on trees
DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) — After a week into the political campaigns period, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has called on the public to be more mindful of…
DOST launches program PROPEL in NCR, South Luzon
BATANGAS CITY (PIA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer, Communications, and Commercialization officially launched the Program PROPEL in…
Paete partners with education sector for lumber supply to protect wood carving industry
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Renowned for its heritage and legacy in the art of wood carving, the local government of Paete in Laguna has partnered with the Laguna State…
Red Cross collects 34 drums of blood in Capiz
ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) — The provincewide voluntary blood donation campaign in 2024 has collected 15,926 blood units based on records from the Philippine Red Cross – Capiz chapter. The…