Malacañang has adopted the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace, and Development (NAP-UPD) 2025–2028 as the government’s strategic blueprint for promoting sustainable peace and addressing insurgency in the country. In issuing Memorandum Circular No. 83, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on May 2, President Marcos said the need to maintain peace and order; protect […]
Consumers can expect lower transmission rates this May 2025, following a significant reduction in both transmission wheeling rates and Ancillary Services (AS) rates for the April 2025 billing period, NCGP announced. Overall equivalent average transmission rates for the April 2025 billing period dropped by 28.45% to PhP1.0904/kWh, from March’s PhP1.5240/kWh. The decrease was driven by […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act 12203 increasing the bed capacity of Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) in Dagupan City from 600 to 1500 on May 8, 2025. According to the law, the existing professional healthcare services and facilities will be upgraded in order to commensurate the increase in bed capacity. It […]
BAGUIO CITY A proposed ordinance, if approved, will exempt all senior citizens and PWDs from paying the initial rate of parking fees in all places in the city that charge such fees including business establishments, malls, hospitals, designated parking areas, or any other similar venues. The exemption does not apply to overnight parking to ensure […]
Re-elected Governor Melchor Diclas sustains plans and aspirations guided by his HEALTHIER Benguet agenda. Diclas,who got an over-whelming 116,212 votes, is consistent on his position that farmers should handle the management of Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC). COMELEC officials headed by lawyer Vanessa Roncal, assistant regional director and Chairman of Board of Canvassers COMELEC -Benguet. […]
LAL-LO, CAGAYAN Sa inisyatibo ng 17th Infantry Battalion matagumpay na isinagawa ang isang outreach program na may temang “Fun Reunion: Pagtitipon para sa Pagkakaisa” para sa 37 na dating rebelde (FRs) ng Apayao na ginanap H17IB, Brgy Bangag, Lal-lo, Cagayan noong ika-29 ng Abril 2025. Ang naturang aktibidad ay isinagawa bilang bahagi ng patuloy na […]
SM Supermalls emerged victorious at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, collecting an impressive array of accolades, including the prestigious Grand Stevie Award for Most Honored Organization of the Year — a historic recognition shared by SM Supermalls, SM Foundation, and SM Retail under the SM Group. With a total of 42 award points, the SM […]
THE CHAMP. John Marasigan receives his trophy from Bishop Rafael Cruz during the 21st Bishop’s Cup last May 10 at the Camp John Hay golf course. In photo from left are: Vic Agcaoili, Rollando de Guzman, the bishop, Marasigan, Nelson Eslao and James Alviar. Photo from the Bishop’s Cup. BAGUIO CITY Former PLDT Baguio head […]
LAMUT, Ifugao The municipality of Lamut highlighted its One Town, One Product (OTOP) – tilapia – in its “Rambakan” fiesta and 66th founding anniversary. All the 18 barangays of Lamut participated in the tilapia grilling contest, which also showcased the camaraderie and unity of the townspeople. Rolly Dulnuan, head of the Tilapia Grilling Committee, shared […]
A number of fresh graduates and alumni of University of Baguio (UB), hurdle the first phase in applying for work being offered by 23 companies during May 9 Job Fair held at the university gymnasium. This institutional event serves as a platform for participants to meet top employers, explore job openings, and connect with industries […]