Cordillera RDRRMC reiterates health and road safety this Holy Week vacation
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) reminds the general public to help ensure an orderly, safe and healthy observance of Semana Santa…
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Ilocos inflation rate drops for 3rd straight month, giving families budget relief
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) — Prices of goods and services in the Ilocos Region are rising more slowly, allowing residents’ money to go further. According to the Philippine…
DOT releases guidelines on gastro-tourism in Ilocos Norte
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Ilocos Norte revives spring development project to safeguard water resources
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte (PIA) — As Ilocos Norte braces for the effects of the dry season, the provincial government of Ilocos Norte, through the Provincial Agriculture Office, is taking…
Ilocos crafts oil spill plan to protect coastlines
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) — With its extensive coastline and active maritime industry, the Ilocos Region has adopted an oil spill contingency plan to protect coastal communities from…
La Union strengthens bird conservation efforts through ecotourism
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) — As part of the Ilocos Region birdwatching caravan held from April 4 to 9, the municipality of Aringay, La Union hosted a bird…
Pagasa: Heat index seen to hit danger levels in Central Visayas
CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) — Residents and visitors in Central Visayas are advised to take precautions against extreme heat as the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has…
Anti-ASF task force urges hog-raiser to stop feeding pigs with swill
BSP Visayas Deputy Director for Payments Policy and Development Department Maria Christina Masangkay urges LGUS to adopt the PalengQR Ph, to promote digitalization and inclusive economy. CORTES, Bohol (PIA) —The…
Cebu biz sector lauds emergency app to curb crimes
More than 3,000 establishments in Cebu have already registered with the Emergency Alert Button App created by the Police Regional Office 7 as a crime deterrent tool. The PRO7 is…
BSP urges LGUs to adopt cashless transactions
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, (PIA) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging local government units (LGUs) to adopt cashless transactions. BSP deputy director for payments policy and development department…
DOH intensifies immunization drive to curb spread of measles
CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) — The Department of Health in Central Visayas is urging the public to report suspected cases of measles to the nearest health office in their community. …
DTI affirms stronger support for MSME development
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque affirmed that the development of the country’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSMEs) is among the priority thrust of…
Bahay Pag-asa welcomes donations via ‘digital charity’ to transform young lives
Muntinlupa City (PIA) – Bahay Pag-asa (BPA) welcomes donations to support its 11 young residents, who receive not only their basic needs but also encouragement to hope for a better…
Dagupan City opens mammogram, ultrasound facility to boost early cancer detection
DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) – In a step toward improving women’s health and promoting early detection of breast cancer, the city government of Dagupan has opened a new mammogram and ultrasound…
Gatchalian urges Parent Effectiveness Service Program Act implementation to combat school bullying
MANILA, (PIA) — Senator Win Gatchalian is advocating for the full implementation of the Parent Effectiveness Service Program (PES) Act, or Republic Act No. 11908, as a means to address…
DOH, DOTr remind public: Stay safe during the Holy Week
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — In efforts to ensure a safe and peaceful Semana Santa 2025, the Health Emergency Management Unit of the Department of Health (DOH)-Cordillera, in coordination with the…
DENR calls on candidates, supporters to spare trees from posters
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Cordillera (DENR-CAR) is appealing to candidates and their supporters to spare trees from their campaign materials. DENR-Cordillera Assistant Regional…
DOST continues to push for STI culture thru scholarships
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — To build a strong science, technology and innovation (STI) culture for the country, the Department of Science and Technology continues to develop human resources through its…
Student researchers use banana peels as biofuel
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — A team of student researchers from the Saint Louis University-Basic Education School (SLU-BEds) showcased their groundbreaking research on banana peelings as a sustainable energy source in…
Baguio women promote circular economy thru eco fashion show
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — In support of a sustainable environment and greener future, 46 women in Baguio City participated in the Eco Fashion Show held at the Baguio Convention and…
Iligan positions as innovation hub with NorMinRIPE 2025 hosting
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — Iligan City is positioning itself as a regional innovation hub as it prepares to host the 2025 Northern Mindanao Regional Innovation Program and Exhibit…