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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Exhibit of artists with autism promotes art with a purpose
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Autism Hearts Philippines has collaborated with the Baguio Museum to launch the Yakap Sining 2025 Exhibit on April 5 in continuing efforts to foster inclusivity…
Male breast cancer survivor advocates early detection
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — Breast cancer knows no gender. Eliseo Balariz Jr., 69, is one of the few male breast cancer survivors in the Cordillera region. In 2020, he was…
NegOr police seizes 296 firearms, nabs 10 for election gun ban violations
(L-R) Negros Oriental Provincial Board Member Jessica Villanueva, Lawyer Myles Bejar, Department of Interior and Local Government Provincial Director Farah Gentuya, and a representative of Police Col. Ronan Claraval of…
East Avenue Medical Center extension to boost healthcare services
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — To further boost healthcare services in Metro Manila, the Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) constructs the six story East Avenue Medical Center…
Beyond the flavor: What makes Filipino cuisine uniquely ours?
Filipino cuisine is a tapestry of flavors woven from a rich history of cultural influences and regional diversity. Each region proudly showcases local dishes that carry a vibrant story, embodying…
QC promotes walkable, bike-able pilgrimage this Holy Week 2025
QUEZON CITY (PIA) – The Quezon City Government invites devotees to embrace Luntiang Paglalakbay sa Semana Santa (Green Journey in Holy Week), a meaningful and eco-friendly way to observe Visita…
Teachers finally get 30-day uninterrupted break in landmark policy shift
Since time immemorial, teachers have carried the weight of lesson plans, modules and meetings on their backs — often with little time to breathe. But this year, many are finally…
Running for nature: RUN4ME 2025 preps in full swing
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — Excitement builds as the Run for Mother Earth (RUN4ME) approaches, with organizers from Circle Productions and the Samdhana Institute putting the final touches on…
Malabon LGU pursues legal action vs. fake news peddlers
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — The Malabon City government confirmed on April 9 that its lawyers are considering taking legal action against individuals spreading disinformation in the city. This announcement comes…
Muntinlupa City ordinance prohibits use of unlicensed software
MANILA, (PIA) — The Muntinlupa City government has enacted an ordinance requiring the use of legal and ethical software in its offices and among private entities with which it has…
Authorities tighten sea travel monitoring ahead of Holy Week travels
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — As millions of Filipinos prepare to travel during the Holy Week, Philippine authorities are stepping up efforts to ensure safe and convenient journeys, particularly…
Candidates barred from campaigning on April 17, April 18
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a reminder to all candidates and political parties that campaigning is strictly prohibited on April 17 and 18, 2025,…
Kaligtasan ng mga biyahero sa Batangas Port ngayong Semana Santa, siniguro ng DOTr
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS (PIA) — Tiniyak ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) ang ligtas at maayos na biyahe ng mga pasahero sa Batangas Port ngayong Semana Santa. Personal na ininspeksyon ni…
Strategic Planning alang sa ‘single digit poverty incidence’ gipahigayon sa Lugait
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (PIA) — Gipahigayon ang usa ka strategic planning alang sa mga lakang nga makatabang sa pagpamenos sa poverty incidence, uban sa tumong nga mahimong single-digit na lamang ang…
Pasay City General Hospital launches ‘Pink Card’
MANILA, (PIA) — The Pasay City General Hospital (PCGH) has launched the OPD-PINK (Enhanced Monitoring and Identification) Card to improve service for city residents seeking medical consultations and emergency care.…
Warrantless arrests loom as Comelec cracks down on vote-buying
With the Philippines bracing for the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is escalating its battle against vote-buying, authorizing warrantless arrests to combat the pervasive electoral malpractice that…
KALAHI-CIDSS’ organizational dev’t training empowers Bukidnon communities
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA) — Community associations in San Fernando, Bukidnon joined a two-day basic Organizational Development and Management (ODM) training on April 3–4, under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and…
DOT naghatag ‘tour guiding’ kits
SYUDAD SANG ROXAS, Capiz (PIA) — Ginpangunahan ni Sec. Christina G. Frasco sang Department of Tourism (DOT) ang paghatag sang tour guiding kits sa 16 ka mga local tour guide…
Low-income PWDs receive aid through Cash-for-Work program
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA) — Some 185 low-income Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in San Fernando, Bukidnon received financial aid through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP)…
Glowing naturally: Transforming hair and skin care with coconut products
LANAO DEL NORTE (PIA) — “Work smart, not hard, and surround yourself with the right people.” These words guide Regine Mae S. Rizon, founder of Laregina Coconut Products Manufacturing. From…