VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE — A new milestone in the country’s textile industry unfolds with the pre-launch of the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center–Ilocos Norte (RYPIC Ilocos Norte). Envisioned as a hub for innovation, craftsmanship, and livelihood generation, the center strengthens the textile ecosystem by uniting fiber farmers, weavers, designers, and technology-driven enterprises across the…
CITY OF MALOLOS – Governor Daniel R. Fernando has mandated an immediate, province-wide intensification of disaster preparedness measures, focusing on the structural safety of educational institutions, establishment of dedicated, open-site evacuation centers and institutionalization of earthquake drills. The governor’s directives were issued during the Joint PDRRMC and C/MDRRMOs Full Council Meeting yesterday, underscoring the necessity…
MANILA – The Philippine government on Saturday joined the world in pledging to champion a tourism sector that brings long-term benefit to both communities and the planet. Countries are celebrating the 2025 World Tourism Day on September 27, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” which highlights the sector’s potential to become an agent of positive…
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomes the report released by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, which underscores issues related to press freedom and the safety of journalists and civil society actors in the Philippines. The report acknowledges the positive steps undertaken by the government, such as the adoption of the UN Action…
“Changing the guards mid-game sends the wrong signal,” warns PAPI President Nelson Santos The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), one of the country’s largest and oldest media organizations, is appealing to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to retain Secretary Jay Ruiz as head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), citing his professionalism, journalistic…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has marked another milestone as it broke the Guinness World Record for the “Most People Planting Bamboo Simultaneously in Multiple Venues” during the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) held last November 28 at the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City. Spearheaded by the DOST and…
LEGAZPI CITY – Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has already filed his certificate of candidacy (CoC) for governor of Albay in the 2025 National and Local Elections with a new development agenda dubbed ‘Global Albay.’ Running under the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (LAKAS-CMD) party, Salceda was among the first to file their CoCs in this city,…
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to a “peaceful” resolution of maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite recent aggressive actions by China in Escoda Shoal. The National Maritime Council (NMC) said in its recent statement, “As directed by the President, the Philippines will fully utilize and continue to…
MANILA — The government is lumping up relief packages needed by local government units (LGUs) affected by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (Habagat). President Marcos revealed this during an ocular inspection in Malabon City on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the Chief Executive presided over a situation briefing at the Presidential Security Command compound…
MANILA — On July 24, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in National Capital Region following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “The price freeze, effective immediately, aims…
