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Pampanga Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco signed a memorandum of agreement for the construction of a three-storey academic building at the Pampanga State University (PSU)–Floridablanca Campus. The ceremonial signing…
Commuters in Pampanga will soon have access to 16 fully electric Love Buses through a public-private partnership between the MVP Group Tulong Kapatid and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), providing a cleaner and more inclusive option for persons with disabilities (PWDs)…
THE Cebu City Government will deploy six buses offering free rides from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to assist commuters affected by the transport strike. The buses will serve the following routes: • Bus 1: Bulacao–Colon • Bus 2: Colon–Bulacao • Bus 3: Guadalupe–Colon • Bus 4…
Veteran journalist and former Pampanga Press Club (PPC) president Eric Jimenez died on Sunday, September 27, at the age of 57. The Pampanga Press Club described Jimenez as a mentor, colleague, and friend who served journalism with integrity and compassion. Jimenez started his journalism career as a…
SAIPAN, Northern Marianas—Philippine Airlines will resume direct flights between Manila and Saipan on Oct. 25, restoring a key air link between the Philippines and the Northern Mariana Islands more than six months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku forced the carrier to suspend the service. PAL regional…
Ang pagdamgo kabahin sa pagkatangtang sa ngipon maoy usa sa labing kasagaran ug nailhang mga kasinatian sa pagdamgo sa tibuok kalibutan. Gawas sa mga kabalaka bahin sa panagway ug kawalay gahum, ang mga psychologist ug dream researchers nagdugtong niining espesipikong simbolo sa daghang pang mga…
Malacañang on Monday defended the government-approved increase in public utility vehicle (PUV) fares, saying it seeks to help transport workers cope with rising fuel prices without placing an excessive burden on commuters. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr…
Mobility and delivery services will soon be available in key cities across Mindanao and the islands of Panay and Negros.
What does it mean to carry your country’s name on the international pageant stage? Join us live on Beyond the Headlines as we sit down with Isabela Fernandez of Brazil, Miss Asia Pacific International, and Selena Ali of Belgium, Miss Asia Pacific International 2nd Runner-Up. Get to know the women…
WHILE being dubbed as the "seafarer of choice," the number of sea-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have dropped by about 56 percent. Data released by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) showed that there are 155,966 sea-based OFWs deployed from January to August 2026. This is 56.67…
FOLLOWING the signing of Republic Act (RA) 12326, the National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) on Sunday, September 28, 2026, denounced how the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) is being used for "political convenience." In a statement, Namfrel noted how it has long doubted…
Isang police officer ang inaresto noong Martes matapos pinaputok nito ang kanyang service firearm. Kinilala ang 26-year old patrolman kasalukuyang naka talaga sa Angele City Police. Nangyari ang insidente sa Barangay San Nicolas, Victoria, Tarlac, na kung saan ang patrolman ay nakainom at nagkaroon…
The City of San Fernando Police Station said a man is facing a robbery complaint after allegedly breaking into a café in Don Ramon Village, Barangay San Agustin and taking cash and electronic items worth P30,316. Master Sergeant Reyson Villar Dela Cruz, investigator of the City of San Fernando…
A fact-finding task force disclosed that overstressed beams and piles are one of the factors that caused the collapse of an underconstruction building in Balibago, Angeles City. During a press conference on Friday, September 25, the task force provided details on the possible causes of the…
Land acquisition for the Malolos-Clark Railway Project has reached 78 percent, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said. This development marks significant progress from just 10 percent in April 2025, the agency added. DOTr Assistant Secretary for Right-of-Way and Site Acquisition Irish “IC”…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office III conducted a five-day Electronic Local Government Unit (eLGU) Training in Porac from September 21 to 25, 2026. The training was held in compliance…
The owner and the contractor of a building which collapsed along Teodoro Street in Barangay Balibago on May 24, 2026 were “not fully cooperative", a fact-finding task force claimed. Lawyer Noel Luzung, Task Force Chairperson and City Administrator, said the building owner and contractor initially…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Police and military units in Mindanao have launched a manhunt for incumbent Datu Unsay Mayor Datu Andal "Xyril" Ampatuan V and 11 alleged cohorts after an Iligan City court issued no-bail arrest warrants against them over a violent Jan. 25 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) ambush on…
BACOLOD CITY — A knife-carrying man climbed atop the second level of "retablo" inside San Sebastian Cathedral here and attempted to remove the arrow from the Statue of Saint Sebastian, disrupting church activities for six hours on Saturday, Sept. 26. The suspect, identified as "Melvin," was…
THE National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) joined the city of Santo Tomas and Batangas province in commemorating the 161st birth anniversary of General Miguel Malvar on Sunday, Sept. 27. The commemoration was held at the Malvar Historical Landmark in Santo Tomas, Batangas. “Gen…
LAPU-LAPU CITY — A power shortage with no definite end date is leaving this city’s consumers facing continued rotational brownouts and rising electricity concerns. The Lapu-Lapu City Council is seeking measures from the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), Energy Regulatory Commission…
SEVENTEEN years after Tropical Storm Ondoy devastated Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, Sen. Loren Legarda called for stronger and more comprehensive action to address worsening flooding, saying more communities are now experiencing floods even after short periods of heavy rain. In a statement…
CEBU CITY — Workers in Central Visayas will receive higher minimum wages beginning Oct. 14 after the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) approved a P42 daily increase for private sector workers in the region. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, who chairs the NWPC, announced the…
THE Clark International Airport (CRK) has unveiled its new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) which is equipped with new radar system and is said to be the tallest airport tower in the country. The ATCT also houses an 18-story building, replacing the more than 50 years old facility since its former…
BACOLOD CITY — This city is set to get livelier and busier in the final quarter of this year as it plays host to two big events, on top of its annual MassKara Festival. Mayor Greg Gasataya made the announcement during the 40th Negros Trade Fair coinciding with the Bacolod Day at SM Aura on…
BAGUIO CITY — The city government is bent on maintaining its status as an ISO 9001:2015 passer to ensure its processes and services continue to meet the standards of a Quality Management System (QMS). Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city remains committed to providing efficient governance…
TARLAC — The provincial government of Tarlac has launched an inclusive tourism initiative featuring tactile and interactive 3D-printed models of seven key provincial landmarks for individuals with visual impairments. Implemented through the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) in collaboration with the…
CEBU CITY — As more warehouses and other structures are converted into indoor recreation spaces, Cebu City officials are looking into whether pickleball courts operating in these facilities have the permits and safety clearances required for their current use. Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa…
