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Politics

P5.43-M Barangay Hall Open in Misamis Oriental— New Facility to Serve Nearly 4,000 Residents A Modern Space, Better Services, Stronger Community.

OPOL, Misamis Oriental — A long-awaited upgrade has finally arrived in Barangay Bonbon as residents gain access to a new two-story, 177-square-meter barangay hall funded through the national government’s Local Government Support Fund (LGSF). The P5.43-million facility was completed on June 29, 2026, following the start of construction on December 2, 2025. It was formally turned over during a ceremony on July 17, marking a major infrastructure milestone for the Opol community. The new building

August 16, 2026

Politics

Over 9,500 Calapan Households Get Rice Aid — and the City Isn’t Stopping There

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — More than 9,500 households in Calapan City have already received rice assistance as the local government expands its version of the Marcos administration’s Bawat Bayan Makikinabang (BBM) program, with an ambitious goal: no household left without a rice pack. The city government reported that 9,527 households received assistance during the first two distribution days on Aug. 1 and 2, while another 2,844 beneficiaries were served during the Aug. 9 distribution. Th

August 16, 2026

Politics

Bukidnon’s New Government Communications Academy Officially Turned Over to PCO—A New Hub For training, Media Production and Public Information

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon — A long-planned government communications facility in Northern Mindanao has officially entered a new chapter, with the Government Communications Academy (GCA) in Manolo Fortich now formally turned over to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). The Department of Public Works and Highways Northern Mindanao (DPWH-10) turned over the facility to the PCO on August 11, 2026, marking a major step toward strengthening communications training, media production and public

August 16, 2026

Politics

Former CTG Member Surrenders in Oriental Mindoro—But What Led Her to Walk Away?

Pola, Oriental Mindoro — A 44-year-old woman identified by authorities as a former member of a communist terrorist group (CTG) has surrendered to government authorities in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, in a development police say highlights the continuing impact of community-based efforts to convince former insurgents to return to peaceful civilian life. The woman voluntarily surrendered on Aug. 10, 2026, at Barangay Panikihan in Pola, according to the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), citing the

August 16, 2026

Politics

645 Families in Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay Receive Rice Aid

TITAY, Zamboanga Sibugay — At least 645 families in Titay have received 10 kilograms of rice each under the national government’s rice assistance program, providing immediate food support as households continue to deal with rising everyday expenses. The beneficiaries came from Barangays Dalisay and Kipit, where the rice was distributed through the Local Government Support Fund–Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FALGU) rice distribution program. The distribution was reported b

August 16, 2026

Politics

Bicol Police Get 20 New Emergency Motorcycles—Here’s How They Could Change 911 Response

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Emergency response in Bicol is set for a mobility boost after the Philippine National Police (PNP) received 20 motorcycles dedicated to Unified 911 emergency response, with units to be deployed in Albay and Camarines Sur. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla led the turnover of the motorcycles to Police Regional Office 5 (PRO 5) on August 10 in Legazpi City. The new units are intended to help police personnel reach emergency scenes faster, particularly in

August 16, 2026

Lifestyle

WRONG SYSTEM : Son performs CPR on his own father while stuck on hold with 911. Ambulance arrives without an AED.

He called 911 for almost ten minutes. No one answered. When someone finally picked up, they told him to wait. He could hear laughter and casual conversation in the background. His father collapsed. Cardiac arrest. So the son got on the floor and started CPR himself. He kept going. Ribs under his hands. Counting. Waiting. When the ambulance finally arrived, there was no AED. No defibrillator. No one immediately took over the compressions. He was still the one doing CPR on his own fa

August 16, 2026

Politics

DepEd Chief Names Samar as Education Model—But What Did He See That Could Change Schools Nationwide?

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar — Samar is gaining national attention as Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara considers some of the province’s youth and education initiatives potential models for programs elsewhere in the Philippines. During his visit to Samar for the province’s 185th Samar Day celebration and Tandaya Festival 2026, Angara highlighted two initiatives in particular—the Purple Desk program, which provides support for young people’s mental health, and the SIRAK youth programs, w

August 16, 2026

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49,200 Zamboanga Sibugay Households to Receive ₱100-Million Rice Aid Under Marcos Program

IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Nearly 49,200 households in Zamboanga Sibugay are set to receive continuing rice assistance under the Marcos administration's Bawat Bayan Makikinabang (BBM) Rice Distribution Program, with ₱100 million allocated for the initiative. The assistance is being funded through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) and is designed to provide families with more sustained food support rather than a single distribution. Under the program, qualified households will receive 10

August 16, 2026

Politics

Labor Chief Makes a Bold Promise to Filipino Workers—But the Real Test Begins With These Unresolved Issues

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis N. Tolentino has pledged greater transparency and open communication with labor groups as the government faces mounting demands on wages, job security, union rights and protections for workers in emerging forms of employment. Tolentino made the commitment during a meeting with leaders of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) at the DOLE Central Office in Intramuros, Manila, where both sides discussed

August 16, 2026