September 1, 2025 The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has upgraded its tourism economic zone in Pampanga to a mixed-use special economic zone. This move allows the zone to accommodate various businesses, including agro-industrial and information technology enterprises, in addition to tourism. Key Highlights of the Reclassification: Expanded Business Opportunities: The reclassification enables Hann Reserve, […]
June 05, 2025 The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) is calling for urgent action to strengthen sexual and reproductive health education, as cases of HIV infections and adolescent pregnancies among Filipino youth continue to rise at an alarming rate. In a recent statement, CPD joined the Department of Health in highlighting the gaps in
February 9, 2025 The Department of Agriculture (DA) is shifting its focus toward projects that offer strong and sustainable returns as part of its multiyear budget strategy. During a recent two-day budget planning session, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the importance of strategically allocating limited resources. He stressed that priority would be given
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra has successfully kept the Chinese Coast Guard vessel CCG-3103 at bay, preventing it from getting closer to the Zambales coastline. According to PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG vessel continues to monitor Chinese illegal activities within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone
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According to a report by the Philippine News Agency (PNA), weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz will be enshrined in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Hall of Fame during an upcoming awards night. The 33-year-old athlete from Zamboanga City secured the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold medal in the women’s 53kg weightlifting category at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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October 6, 2024, Manila – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is anticipating a surge of candidates in the final two days of the filing period for certificates of candidacy (COC) and certificates of nomination and acceptance (CON-CAN) on Monday and Tuesday. Comelec will accept filings past the official 5 p.m. deadline as long as candidates
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March 16, 2024 The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is taking steps to address the impending water crisis caused by the El Niño phenomenon by assuming control of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD). According to Ronnie Ong, LWUA’s chair, this move aims to mitigate the losses that MCWD has incurred over recent years. Ong
March 12, 2024 In Negros Oriental, the relentless grip of the El Niño phenomenon has inflicted substantial damage to vital agricultural crops, leaving farmers grappling with significant losses. Alejandro Rafal, the head of the Department of Agriculture-Provincial Agriculture Technology Coordinating Office (DA-PATCO), revealed alarming figures indicating that the drought-induced El Niño has ravaged rice, corn,
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February 16, 2024 In the heart of Iloilo City, amidst a challenging period marked by a severe drought that has gripped the region in 2023, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) stands as a beacon of support for the agricultural community. Demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding farmers against the unpredictability of nature, PCIC has proactively
February 10, 2-24 In Bacolod City, the vibrant celebration of the Bacolaodiat Festival stands as a testament to the enduring bond between the city’s residents and its Filipino-Chinese community. Marking its 19th iteration, this grand festival, which ingeniously blends the name of Bacolod with “Lao Diat,” a Fookien phrase meaning celebration, has become one of
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