(Photo courtesy : DOH-MMCHD fbpage) Mental health conversations in the Philippines have become more open and widely accepted, but for many patients, the cost of treatment remains a heavy burden. Prescription medicines for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia can cost thousands of pesos every month, often forcing individuals and families to choose…
TARLAC CITY — New Clark City is preparing to host the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) from February 13 to 15, 2026, an event expected to generate economic activity, attract tourists, and promote aviation awareness among the youth. Held annually, the festival has long been a major draw for both local and…
(Photo courtesy : DOLE Nueva Vizcaya Field Office fbpage) BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (PIA) — Coffee farmers in Dupax del Sur are set to strengthen and expand their livelihood as members of the Bugkalot Casecnan Coffee Farmers Association (BCCFA) received substantial government support amounting to ₱19 million for their coffee processing enterprise. The Department of Labor…
(Photo courtesy : Kapulisan Ng Kalinga fbpage) TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Law enforcement authorities dismantled multiple marijuana plantations in the municipality of Tinglayan, uprooting an estimated ₱16.3 million worth of marijuana plants during coordinated anti-illegal drug operations on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. According to the Kalinga Police Provincial Office (KPPO), the operations were conducted across…
(Photo courtesy : PNP) Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. has assured the public that the organization’s proposed 2026 budget under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) will be carefully and strategically allocated to further strengthen peace and order, public safety, and good governance nationwide. Speaking during a Palace press…
With nearly 11 million Filipino children and youth currently out of school, access to education remains a pressing challenge in the Philippines. Although tuition in public schools is free, many families are burdened by related expenses such as school supplies, transportation, and daily necessities—often forcing students to abandon their studies. To help address this gap,…
(Photo courtesy : Sef Robrigado/ManilaPIO) Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso warmly received representatives from the Secretariat of the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum as part of early preparations for the ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum 2026, which the Philippines is set to host. The visiting delegation was led by Dr. Bernadua Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary…
(Photo courtesy : Manila PIO) Motorists traveling southbound along Dimasalang Street will soon benefit from improved traffic flow as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the reopening of the southbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge on January 17, 2026. The update was formally conveyed to Manila City Hall through a letter dated January…
(Photo courtesy : PIA Aklan) Kalibo is once again awash in color, sound, and devotion as the countdown to the Señor Sto. Niño Ati-Atihan Festival brings the town’s streets to life with nonstop celebration. With drums pounding and chants of “Viva Señor Sto. Niño!” echoing through the air, locals and visitors alike have poured into…
(Photo courtesy : PIA MIMAROPA-Romblon) The Department of Tourism MIMAROPA is steering Romblon’s tourism offerings toward deeper, more immersive experiences, with marble tours and hands-on carving activities taking center stage as the province responds to the growing appetite for experiential travel. Speaking during the opening of the Marble Festival 2026 in Romblon on January 9,…