‘Lamas sa Kinabuhi’ strengthens garlic production in Dinagat Islands
BUTUAN CITY – To boost garlic production, the province of Dinagat Islands established a technology demonstration farm in Barangay Cuarinta, San Jose, under the “Lamas sa Kinabuhi” program. “Lamas” in…
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La Niña conditions continue to weaken; transition to ENSO-neutral expected
MANILA, (PIA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration of the Department of Science and Technology (PAGASA) reported that La Niña conditions are weakening in the central and…
CVAO offers free veterinary services in celebration of Rabies Awareness Month
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO) provided free veterinary services for pet owners to promote responsible pet ownership and emphasize that rabies is preventable through…
Army units get award for accomplishments in Central Mindanao
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte – The armed forces recently decorated the Army’s 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division (6ID) and four of its subordinate units in recognition of its outstanding…
DOH provides free health services thru ‘PuroKalusugan’
Individuals are being interviewed for health risks. The assessment is part of the process flow of the consultation.BAGUIO CITY(PIA) — Hundreds of individuals in Cordillera benefitted from free health services…
DOST, BPI Foundation help students with special need educ in Romblon
ODIONGAN, Romblon (PIA) — Students with special needs in three schools in Odiongan, Romblon will now have better access to digitalized education following the turnover of information and technology equipment…
Cotabato remains debt-free, surpasses revenue targets
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato (PIA) — Cotabato Province has remained debt-free and has exceeded revenue targets in 2024. Gov. Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza highlighted these accomplishments during her State of the Province…
Ingat Hayop: Soccsksargen consortium launches roadshow vs ASF, bird flu
KABACAN, Cotabato Province (PIA) — The Soccsksargen Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SOXAARRDEC) intensifies its efforts to provide the public with essential information on African swine…
SSS flags erring employers in Abra
BANGUED, Abra (PIA) — The Social Security System (SSS) ensures that Abrenian workers in the private sector have social protection benefits in times of death, sickness, disability, and retirement among…
Sustaining peace: Davao region maintains Insurgency-free status
DAVAO CITY (PIA) — The sustained insurgency-free status of the Davao Region is attributed to the collaborative efforts of Peace and Order Councils and various government agencies. Department of the…
Pangasinan businesses gear up for global market at international food expo
DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) — Eleven micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Pangasinan are preparing to showcase their products this May 2025 at the International Food Expo (IFEX), the Philippines’…
NTF-ELCAC to continue delivering services to insurgency-free barangays in CAR
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The national government through the End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) program continues the responsive delivery of basic services to barangays declared as insurgency-free to ensure…
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…
Kalinga farmers receive intervention monitoring card
TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) — A total of 2,010 farmers in Kalinga have received their Intervention Monitoring Card (IMC) from the Department of Agriculture in 2024, according to the Office…
Clients in DSWD-run facilities in Cebu City to enjoy free healthcare services
Residents and clients of the Residential Care Facilities in Brgy. Labangon, Cebu City avail of the free medical services during the medical mission conducted by the Saint Anthony Mother and…
Safe and smart: Empowering girls, youth online
QUEZON CITY (PIA) – Nette Castillo of Barangay Camarin in Caloocan City shared the same concerns that many parents in the Philippines have. As mother to a 17-year-old, she is…
Be a Fact-Checker: Expert empowers citizens to fight disinformation
More than 85 students and communications practitioners apprise on fact-checking, disinformation, and other key topics during a media and information literacy program spearheaded by the Philippine Press Institute and the…
DSWD brings vital services directly to Bukidnon’s indigenous communities
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — To bridge the gap in government services for indigenous people (IPs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)…
Former rebels undergo reintegration in Zamboanga
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur (PIA)—The Joint Regional Task Force-End Local Communist Armed Conflict (JRFT-ELCAC) in the Zamboanga Peninsula is providing livelihood projects and development programs to former rebels, now referred…
Ex-rebel reveals NPA’s decline, urges former comrades to surrender
Former rebel: Former NPA rebel Datu Jumoring Guaynon (seated in front) exposes the insurgency’s decline as support from ‘white area’ communities weakens, urging his former comrades to surrender and choose…
Building a culture of safety: Firefighters teach Sibugay kids life-saving lessons
Storytelling makes fire safety education fun and easy to understand for young learners. | Photo: BFP Zamboanga Sibugay TITAY, Zamboanga Sibugay (PIA) – To build a culture of safety, the…