‘Ghost Ships’ exhibit features Zambales fisherfolk stories
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales (PIA) — The Ghost Ships exhibit at Casa San Miguel in San Antonio town highlights the stories of Zambales fisherfolk, shedding light on their struggles and resilience…
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Fitch upgrades Landbank’s viability rating; cites stronger financial position
MANILA, (PIA) — State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) has received an upgraded Viability Rating (VR) from Fitch Ratings, improving from ‘bb’ to ‘bb+’. This enhancement reflects the Bank’s…
Bulacan residents benefit from newly built DPWH multipurpose court
ANGAT, Bulacan (PIA) — Residents of Barangay San Roque in Angat, Bulacan, are now benefiting from a new multipurpose covered court that serves as a hub for sports, community gatherings,…
30 years to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity
IN A WORLD where justice should prevail, certain heinous acts stand out as unforgivable transgressions against humanity. Crimes against humanity—defined as specific offenses committed during large-scale attacks targeting civilians—represent some…
NFA opens warehouses to buy palay from farmers at competitive prices
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — The National Food Authority (NFA) is now purchasing palay from farmers at competitive prices—P24 per kilo for dry palay and P18 per kilo for fresh palay.…
Kalinga mourns, honors fallen Philippine Air Force pilot
TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) – Kalinga officials and residents mourned and honored fallen Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilot Major Jude Salibad Salang-oy as his remains arrived in his hometown on…
SSS reminds biz owners in Abra towns of obligations to employees
BANGUED, Abra (PIA) – Ten business owners in the towns of Bangued and Pidigan were served notices and show cause orders from the Social Security System (SSS) in its first ‘Run…
Kalinga Treasures Fair records P22.8-M in sales
TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) — This year’s Kalinga Treasures Fair generated P22,893,171 in sales, surpassing the P21.3 million recorded in 2024, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Kalinga.…
DSWD provides financial assistance to 3,500 families in Abra
BANGUED, Abra, (PIA) — Abrenian families who are beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Cordillera received cash assistance under the…
BFP-Baguio appeals to the public to commit for fire safety
The BFP Baguio recognizes barangays that have reported zero fire incidence from 2020 to 2024.BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The Baguio City Fire Station appeals to the public to commit to…
Transport sector in CAR awaits LTFRB decision on fare hike petition
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-Cordillera is still awaiting decision from its Central Office regarding the petition for a temporary fare increase. At least…
PIA targets disinformation about West Philippine Sea
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — In a proactive effort to curb the spread of information disorders across social media, the head of the Philippine Information Agency has called on young netizens…
Bicol’s next tourism wave: Surfing summit, river cruise
LEGAZPI CITY (PIA) — Bicol is hosting numerous exciting events this year to attract more tourists to the region, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Thursday. “To make it more…
‘Laro ng Lahi’ brings childhood fun to Women’s Month event
SORSOGON CITY (PIA) — “Laro ng Lahi” highlights folk games played by Filipino children before the advent of gadgets and internet-based games. On Saturday, sipa, sack races, guava relays and…
Over 600 Masbateños benefit from crackdown on delinquent sss employers
MASBATE CITY (PIA) — In the three years since the launch of the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign, more than 600 employees have regained access to their Social Security…
DTI confiscates ₱973K worth of uncertified items in MIMAROPA
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has confiscated ₱973,000 worth of uncertified items in 2024 from monitored establishments in the MIMAROPA region. During…
State protection eyed for witnesses against vote-buyers
LEGAZPI CITY (PIA) — The government will place under its Witness Protection Program individuals who will testify against vote-buyers, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). “[Ilalagay] ka namin under…
Calabarzon pushes for e-ticketing, cashless transactions in ports
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) Calabarzon has passed a resolution supporting the nationwide adoption of electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) and cashless transactions for shipping lines. During…
Owners of closed businesses told: Inform SSS of closure
CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) — The Social Security System (SSS) in Region 7 is urging businesses in the region that shut down after being subjected to the Run After Contribution…
Dipolog adopts WWF’s ‘Cool and Solar Initiative’ project
COLLABORATION FOR CLEAN ENERGY | Local businesses and resource speakers exchange insights on transitioning toward greener, more resilient operations. (Photo Credits: Dipolog City Government) DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte (PIA)…
‘Marcha de las Mujeres’ kicks off Women’s Month in Zamboanga
Various government sectors, women’s associations and organizations wave their purple flags in solidarity during the “Marcha de las Mujeres” Purple Walk for a Cause” on March 7. ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA)…