Manila Archbishop issues ‘Oratio Imperata’ amid political situation
MANILA, (PIA) — The Archbishop of Manila, headed by Cardinal Jose Advincula, called on the faithful to pray the ‘Oratio Imperata for the Nation’ amid political differences. In a circular…
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Romance movie shot in Mati City pushes DOT to promote ‘film tourism’
DAVAO CITY—The Department of Tourism in Davao is pushing for the promotion of filmmaking in the region, this after Mati City was featured in a full-length film. “We have a…
Abuse survivor crowned Mutya ng Dabaw
DAVAO CITY—A survivor of abuse who took on the advocacy of raising awareness on VAWC (Violence Against Women and Children) has been crowned as the 52nd Mutya ng Dabaw. 26-year-old…
Remote Bukidnon farm school makes ‘bitter’ lives better
(The chicken and egg production project at Luyungan High School, funded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, provides income to support the school’s operations. The project plays a…
PSA cites importance of inflation data for informed decision-making
(PSA-10 Director Janith Aves discusses the February 2025 inflation report during a press conference in Cagayan de Oro City. Aves emphasized the importance of understanding inflation data for informed decision-making,…
Camiguin wins best booth at International Travel Festival 2025
(Camiguin wins Best Booth in the LGU category at the 10th International Travel Festival 2025 in Cebu, marking its second consecutive victory. The booth mainly featured the iconic tourist spots…
Solidum: Turning knowledge from research into products essential for economic growth
ILIGAN CITY (PIA) — Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) underscored the importance of commercializing innovations to make them more affordable and accessible. Speaking…
ATI program enjoins youth to try farming through internship program
(Sr. Agriculturist Javier Andala explains the qualifications for the Youth Internship Program on Organic Agriculture and Corn Production. (Photo courtesy of Radyo Pilipinas Cagayan de Oro) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY…
‘Power of the purse’: Empowered 4Ps women to assume household leadership
(Jasmin Janolino, a 4Ps beneficiary and parent leader, shares how DSWD programs empower women through training and workshops. She emphasizes that 4Ps promotes gender equality by helping women become strong…
BFP shares fire prevention tips as fire incidents decline in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — As fire incidents in Central Luzon significantly declined in early 2025 compared to last year, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reinforces its…
CPD honors population, development champions in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) cited local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon for their exemplary programs in population and development.…
Sibugay farmers get support to boost vinegar production
(DAR officials and KIFSA representatives sign agreements to support agribusiness development in Mabuhay. | Photo: DAR Zamboanga Sibugay) MABUHAY, Zamboanga Sibugay (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Zamboanga…
PVAO urges veterans: Update profiles annually to maximize benefits
(PVAO-9 Field Service Office Head Louie Jay Losaria informs viewers and listeners of the Kapihan sa PIA and DXPR about PVAO’s services and reminds veterans to update their profiles in…
PSA underscores data awareness at campus forum in Sibugay
BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay (PIA) – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Zamboanga Sibugay emphasized the importance of accurate data in decision-making through a Data and Information Dissemination Forum at Mindanao…
Zamboanga military remains apolitical —Army commander
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur (PIA) – Soldiers from the Army 102nd Infantry “Igsoon” Brigade reaffirmed their commitment to a fair and peaceful electoral process in the Zamboanga Peninsula, emphasizing neutrality…
Eastern Samar honors ancestral compassion, not Magellan’s ‘discovery’
In Eastern Samar, the narrative of March 16, 1521 isn’t about the “discovery” of the archipelago by foreigners, but about the compassion of our ancestors. While textbooks credit Ferdinand Magellan…
First Lady Liza Marcos inaugurates programs to empower Samar’s women weavers, MSMEs
BASEY, Samar (PIA) – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration of the EcoDryer for Tikog Fibers and the LARA Showroom, marking a significant milestone for the local community in…
Samar farmers celebrate land ownership as DAR distributes 116 CLOAs
(Dominga Rivera of Barangay Calapi in Motiong, Samar, receives her e-title, including those of her relatives who failed to attend the distribution rite held at the Municipal Agrarian Reform Office,…
From despair to hope: Samar mother finds inspiration, healing at Bagong Pilipinas caravan
Cristie B. Barobaro, a housewife from Sta. Rita, Samar, arrived at the “Trabaho at Serbisyong Pangkalusugan sa Bagong Pilipinas” event burdened by health concerns: a cyst on her left eye…
Eastern Visayas peace, security assured with or without NTF-ELCAC —Army official
TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) – The army’s 8th Infantry Division has expressed confidence that with or without the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), collaborating mechanism between…
Filipino-American philanthropist says Duterte arrest by ICC consequence of ‘karma’
MANILA, (PIA) — Loida Nicolas Lewis, a prominent Filipino-American lawyer, business mogul and philanthropist, expressed approval over former President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling…