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PBBM eyes wider participation in fencing, other sports

Manila, Oct. 14 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes the Philippine fencing team at Malacanan Palace on Tuesday (Oct. 13, 2026) and congratulates its members on their 46-medal haul at the 202... Read More


Gov't to shoulder employed solo parents' PhilHealth premium share

Manila, Oct. 14 -- The national government will shoulder the employee share of PhilHealth premiums for employed solo parents, regardless of income, once their membership records are updated, the Phili... Read More


Tourism businesses urged to conserve water as El Nino looms

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) - Cordillera is urging tourism establishments here and in Benguet province to adopt water-saving measures in preparation for the effects of El Nino. ... Read More


Northern Samar DRRMC backs state of calamity declaration due to El Nino

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) in Northern Samar has endorsed the declaration of a state of calamity in the province as authorities brace for... Read More


Phivolcs tells provinces: Prepare for the 'Big One'

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) has reiterated its call for the public to prepare for the "Big One" in their respective cities and provinces, ... Read More


Summit to tackle water utility challenges in W. Visayas

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Industry leaders will gather for a half-day summit on Oct. 19 to address challenges facing water utilities in Western Visayas, including infrastructure investment and utility modern... Read More


OCD, Legazpi to showcase community-based disaster resilience initiatives

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Bicol and the City Government of Legazpi will showcase community-based disaster resilience initiatives through activities as part of the 2026 obser... Read More


Albay village highlights importance of disaster resilience in community, schools

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Barangay Dapdap in this city highlighted the importance of strengthening disaster resilience in communities and schools as the region observed the 2026 International Day for Disaste... Read More


NIA-Bicol provides solar irrigation, P9.35-M livelihood aid to Albay farmers

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Rice farmers in Polangui, Albay have increased their harvest after the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) installed a Solar Pump Irrigation System (SPIS), giving them a more r... Read More


W. Visayas under Blue Alert starting Oct. 11 amid super El Nino threat

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in Western Visayas (RDRRMC-6) will place its Emergency Operations Center under Blue Alert starting Oct. 11 as the region ... Read More