In the heart of Lagayan’s Laga Festival: Celebrating community and traditional bamboo weaving
LAGAYAN, Abra (PIA) — Festivals are often derived from folk tales, historical events, religious practices and cultural backgrounds. For the town of Lagayan in Abra, its Laga Festival is inspired…
Legazpi City taps youth, teachers to amplify call vs smoking, vaping
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay (PIA) – The city government has started an enhanced campaign to educate young people about the risks associated with smoking, vaping, and other tobacco products, focusing on…
DSWD program aids college students through cash-for-work tutoring
ODIONGAN, Romblon (PIA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched its “Tara, Basa!” tutoring program in Odiongan, Romblon, providing financial aid to underprivileged college students while…
‘Ligtas Biyaheng Dagat’ to promote maritime safety
SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro (PIA) — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in collaboration with other government agencies launched the “Ligtas Byaheng Dagat” campaign on March 13 in San Jose town.…
Romblon’s insurgency-free status bolstered by community-based CAFGU
ODIONGAN, Romblon (PIA) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are reinforcing Romblon’s hard-won insurgency-free status by leveraging the unique strengths of the…
Laguna youth empowered to defend truth on West PH Sea
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) continues to strengthen its commitment to raising youth awareness about the West Philippine Sea through a symposium held in Calamba…
PIA chief urges youth to fight disinformation
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) has urged the youth to use their influence in the fight against the proliferation of fake news on social media.…
Laguna priest stands with Duterte’s drug war victims: ‘Justice is moving forward’
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — A church leader in Laguna has expressed solidarity with the families of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by…
4Ps graduates granted access to public services in Bulacan
MALOLOS CITY (PIA) – The Provincial Government of Bulacan has granted 20,141 graduates of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) a Damayan sa Familia Access Card (DFAC), to ensure continued…
DOT to establish arts, cultural hub in Bulacan
Department of Tourism Regional Director Richard Daenos has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment in the establishment of an arts and cultural hub at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center during the…
AFP: NPA now weak in Cagayan Valley
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan (PIA) – The wing of the New People’s Army, armed unit of the Communist Party of the Philippines, operating in Cagayan Valley has been significantly weakened following…
DAR inaugurates new farm-to-market roads
Cabarroguis, Quirino – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), in collaboration with the provincial government of Quirino, has inaugurated newly constructed Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) projects in three municipalities of the…
Isabela food products showcased in Foodex Japan
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) – Isabela province has promoted its unique and world-class food products at the prestigious Food Exposition (Foodex) Japan 2025. The locally produced products on display…