PSA reports literacy rates improvement in SOCCSKSARGEN
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato (PIA) — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Region 12 has reported an increase in both basic and functional literacy levels in SOCCSKSARGEN. The report is…
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SSS holds campaign to reach new contributors, urges inactive members to restart payments
MABITAC, Laguna (PIA) – The Social Security System (SSS) continues to urge all qualified Filipinos to become their regular members to experience wide range of benefits and advantages. Engineer Edwin…
Guarantee letters for medicines now accepted in select Mercury Drug stores in Calabarzon
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Clients of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP)…
PRO-9 honors PIA for support in combating misinformation
ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) — In a demonstration of commitment to truth and public trust, the Police Regional Office (PRO)-9 awarded the Philippine Information Agency Region (PIA)-9 for its unwavering support…
DICT launches 53 new free Wi-Fi sites in Tawi-Tawi
ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) —The Department of Information and Communications Technology Region 9, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi (DICT 9 and BaSulTa) launches 53 new free Wi-Fi sites across the province of…
DAR expands land titling project in Marinduque until 2027
BOAC, Marinduque (PIA) — A World Bank-funded program by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is set to continue until 2027 in Marinduque, as it pushes forward with efforts to…
DOH warns against rainy season diseases as classes open this June
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — The Department of Health (DOH) is reminding the public to take preventive measures against common diseases that usually increase during the rainy season, affecting…
‘Cowboy Cops’ deployed to ensure safety of locals, tourists in Rizal’s upland town
TANAY, Rizal (PIA) — The Tanay Police have taken a unique step to ensure peace and order in the upland villages of Tanay, Rizal by deploying horse-riding policemen, or “Cowboy Cops,”…
SSS to serve over 30K members, employers in Palawan town
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) – PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — The Social Security System (SSS)-Puerto Princesa Branch expects that the newly opened SSS service office in Roxas, Palawan …
PWDs in Romblon benefit from DSWD’s cash-for-work program
ODIONGAN, Romblon (PIA) — A total of 1,098 persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the province of Romblon have received financial assistance through the Cash-for-Work program of the Department of Social…
Kalibo magaangkon it sariling community hospital
KALIBO, Aklan (PIA) — Magaangkon it sariling community hospital ro munisipyo it Kalibo sa indi magbuhay, kung siin raya ginatan-aw nga makatao de kalidad, para sa tanan, ag may hantup…
Pagadianons share reflections on being ‘Malayang Pilipino’
PAGADIAN CITY (PIA) — Filipinos from all walks of life, including government officials, soldiers, faith leaders, and ordinary citizens shared their reflections on the meaning of freedom as the Philippines…
160 ka ektarya nga sea grass nadiskubrehan
Litrato sang DENR Capiz SYUDAD SANG ROXAS, Capiz (PIA) — Natukiban sang Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ang kapin 160 ka ektarya sang sea grass ukon lusay sa…
Mayor Bayron: Kabataan ang magpapatuloy ng diwa ng kabayanihan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — Naniniwala pa rin si Puerto Princesa City mayor Lucilo R. Bayron sa tinuran ni Gat. Jose P. Rizal na ang mga kabataan ang pag-asa…
Legarda highlights spirit of freedom amid climate, cultural, educational challenges
ANGELES CITY (PIA) — Senator Loren Legarda called on all Filipinos to embody the true essence of freedom, not just as a historical milestone, but as a daily commitment to…
Kalayaan 2025 job fair opens over 3K employment opportunities in Pagadian
PAGADIAN CITY (PIA) — Over 3,000 local and overseas job opportunities opened for job seekers in the Kalayaan 2025 Job Fair held at Robinsons Pagadian on June 12, in celebration…
Veteran urges Filipinos: Honor nat’l independence through responsibility
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — A veteran from Cagayan de Oro urges Filipinos to view Independence Day not only as a commemoration of the past but also as a…
Cagayan de Oro leaders to citizens: Reflect on meaning of nat’l independence
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — As the Philippines celebrates its 127th Independence Day, local officials here are calling on citizens to reflect on the meaning of freedom, not only…
Misamis Oriental marks 127th PH Independence Day
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental marked the 127th Philippine Independence Day with a wreath-laying ceremony and a 21-gun salute on June 12 at…
‘Baragatan sa Palawan’ to showcase IPs’ culture, arts and local products
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) – This year’s Baragatan sa Palawan Festival will showcase the culture, arts and local products of indigenous peoples (IPs) in the province through the IP…
3 Mindoro coops receive gov’t accreditation, funding
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — Three cooperatives in Baco, Oriental Mindoro were officially accredited by the government to empower grassroots economic development and were provided government funding support. The…