NCCA Arts Ambassador and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray called on Filipino artists to look beyond social media metrics and refocus on the deeper impact of their work during the launch of National Arts Month 2026 on Tuesday. Speaking before artists, cultural workers, and guests at the Centro de Turismo in Intramuros, Gray acknowledged the…
(Photo courtesy : PIA Calabarzon) GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite — Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday highlighted the growing role of local government units in easing the country’s classroom shortage, as he led the inauguration of a new classroom building at Santiago Elementary School in General Trias City. Speaking at the ceremony on January 20,…
(Photos courtesy : Christian Turingan/ManilaPIO) The City Government of Manila has reinforced its disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities with the acquisition of three state-of-the-art drones equipped with artificial intelligence and water-resistant features. The new drone units were formally presented by the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) Director Arnel Angeles to Francisco…
The provincial government of Zambales is preparing a bid to host the 2027 Palarong Pambansa, underscoring its push to expand sports development programs and upgrade facilities for young athletes. Central to the plan is the Zambales Sports Complex Track and Football Stadium in Iba, now under construction to international standards and designed to accommodate up…
(Photo courtesy : IFSU) LAGAWE, Ifugao — Athletes from Ifugao State University brought indigenous skill, strength, and tradition to the international spotlight after representing the Philippines at the 2025 World Indigenous Traditional Games held in Pingtung County and Kaohsiung City. A 20-member delegation from IFSU—composed of students, university employees, and an alumnus—took part in a…
BAGUIO CITY — The wetlands of Santa Marcela in Apayao are emerging as a thriving refuge for both migratory and resident bird species, with waterbird numbers posting a dramatic rise in the past year, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Results from the 2026 Asian Waterbird Census recorded 4,125 waterbirds across key…
(Photo courtesy : PIA) The Department of Health has cautioned the public against fraudulent social media accounts falsely claiming to represent the agency and promoting dietary supplements allegedly intended for thyroid and goiter conditions. In a recent advisory, the DOH stressed that it does not endorse any form of dietary supplement for the prevention or…
(Photo courtesy : Manila PIO fbpage) Manila City Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso has authorized the release of ₱476.49 million in social allowance payouts for senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), with distribution scheduled from January 28 to 30, 2026. The mayor announced the payout during a Facebook livestream on Wednesday, January…
(Photo courtesy : PIA) A P220-million wave of infrastructure investments is set to reshape the tourism prospects of northern Aurora, as the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority rolls out a coordinated development program aimed at improving access, upgrading facilities, and attracting long-term private investment. The multi-phase initiative covers key projects inside the APECO…
(Photo courtesy : PIA) DAVAO CITY — The Regional Development Council (RDC) is studying the feasibility of establishing an airport in Davao Occidental, a move officials say could unlock new tourism and investment opportunities and help narrow development gaps within the Davao Region. Priscilla Sonido, regional director of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development…