OWWA supports distressed OFWs through welfare assistance program
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato (PIA)—The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) continues to provide support to overseas Filipino workers (OFW) through its Workers Welfare Assistance Program. OWWA Regional Director Christelyn Caceres…
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Cordillera PNP to pilot 3-minute response time in Baguio City
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA) — The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Autonomous Region (PRO-CAR) will pilot the three-minute response time in Baguio City. Police Brigadier General Rogelio Raymundo Jr., PRO-CAR deputy regional…
‘Benteng Bigas’ now available for Bacolodnons
BACOLOD CITY (PIA) — Qualified residents of this highly urbanized city can finally buy quality yet affordable rice under the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na!” program. Initially offered to members…
Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City form task forces vs. mpox
Dumaguete City Health Officer Dr. Benjulito Caturay. (PIA Negros Oriental) DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental (PIA) — The local government units (LGUs) of Negros Oriental and Dumaguete City are implementing…
Brigada Eskwela 2025 marks return to June school opening
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay (PIA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Zamboanga Peninsula recently launched the Brigada Eskwela 2025 at Buug Pilot Central School in the province, uniting education leaders,…
Agusan Norte issues executive order to control mpox, infectious diseases
BUTUAN CITY (PIA) – Agusan del Norte Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante has issued Executive Order No. 18, directing intensified measures to prevent and control the spread of monkeypox…
DA Caraga strengthens Mamanwa farmers’ abaca production
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga recently conducted a technical training on harvest and post-harvest management for abaca production to the Mamanwa tribes…
Construction of P314-M road, bridge in Zambo Sur set to begin
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) had held the groundbreaking ceremony of the 11.5-kilometer farm-to-market road (FMR) and 60-meter bridge project…
Davao de Oro gives cash incentives to Palaro players, trainers, coaches
DAVAO CITY (PIA) — The provincial government of Davao de Oro recently recognized players, trainers, and coaches, who represented the province in the Palarong Pambansa. In a program held at…
Free chest x-ray promotes TB awareness in Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte (PIA) – Around 200 Laoag City residents received free chest X-ray services during a mobile health initiative on June 9 at the city hall, organized by…
MGB steps up to stop illegal quarrying in Ilocos
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Ilocos region is stepping up its crackdown on illegal sand and gravel operations to protect the environment…
Occidental Mindoro town to sustain ₱20 per kilo rice
SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro (PIA) — The local government of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro commits to continue the weekly rollout of the “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program of President…
DTI launches affordable school supplies drive in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA kicked off its “Diskwento Caravan: Balik Eskwela Edition” bringing affordable, quality school supplies directly to consumers…
PCG enhances ocean rescue capabilities in Marinduque
BOAC, Marinduque (PIA) – Emergency response and maritime safety training are given focus by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station in Marinduque as part of its preparedness measures and capacity…
La Union establishes WPS council to safeguard marine resources
BACNOTAN, La Union (PIA) — The Provincial Government of La Union has enacted Provincial Ordinance No. 477-2025, creating the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Council to oversee the protection and sustainable…
Oriental Mindoro vows to strengthen education programs for IPs
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro vows to strengthen various education programs to address persistent literacy challenges, especially in Indigenous Peoples (IPs) communities. This…
Farmers’ group supports ₱20 rice program, urges balanced measures for producers
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — The Calapan Federation of Farmers Association expressed support for the national government’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” program, while calling for measures to protect the…
BIR: TIN online application may lead to ‘identity theft’
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) – The Bureau of Internal Revenue(BIR)-Revenue District No. 36 in Puerto Princesa warned the public about obtaining a Tax Identification Number (TIN) through a social…
1.8M in Calabarzon go digital with eGovPH super app
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Since its launch in 2023, the e-Government Philippines (eGovPH) “super app,” has logged over 1.8 million users in Region IV-A making Calabarzon the second highest…
Ilocos locals help recover P7-B worth of illegal drugs at sea
DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) — The vigilance of 56 local fishermen and the combined efforts of law enforcement agencies led to the recovery of over P7-billion worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu)…
DavSur to relax rules on mandatory wearing of face masks
DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur (PIA)—The Province of Davao del Sur is considering lifting the Executive Order No 20 Series of 2025 on the mandatory wearing of face masks due…