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Politics

DENR Steps Into Marinduque-Barrick Settlement Fight as $100-Million Deal Faces Rehabilitation Questions

After decades of legal battles over the environmental legacy of the Marcopper mining disasters, Marinduque is now facing another crucial question: Will the settlement money be enough to actually restore the province’s damaged environment? The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is preparing to formally communicate with Barrick Mining Corp. as the Marinduque provincial government seeks technical guidance on the implementation and environmental implications of the settlement.

August 15, 2026

Politics

MIMAROPA Crime Drops Sharply as Police Report Manageable Peace-and-Order Situation

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The peace-and-order situation in MIMAROPA remains manageable, according to the Philippine National Police, as the region records significant declines in several crime indicators while police operations against criminal activities continue to intensify. The latest assessment from the Police Regional Office MIMAROPA (PRO-4B) points to a broader downward trend in reported crime, with police attributing the improvement to increased visibility, strategic deployment,

August 15, 2026

Politics

A New Chapter for Palawan’s Indigenous Peoples: Meet the Cagayanen Leader Taking a Seat in the Provincial Board

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — A new Indigenous voice is now sitting at the table where provincial policies are shaped. Angelito Bonbon, a leader from Palawan’s Cagayanen Indigenous Peoples community and a resident of Aborlan, has officially assumed the post of Provincial Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of Palawan. Bonbon took his oath of office on August 10, 2026, before National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Provincial Director Jansen Jontilla. His appointment g

August 15, 2026

Lifestyle

Ferrol Students Get a New School Building—Here’s What Could Come Next for Education in Romblon

FERROL, Romblon — A new two-classroom school building has been turned over to Ferrol Central Elementary School, giving teachers and pupils additional space for learning as the government continues to address infrastructure needs in public schools. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Romblon District Engineering Office formally handed over the completed facility during a turnover and acceptance ceremony on July 17, 2026, according to a report published by the Philippine Informatio

August 15, 2026

Business

No More Long Routes to Romblon? Sunlight Air’s New Clark–Tablas Flights Could Change Island Travel—Here’s Why

Sunlight Air Opens Direct Clark–Tablas Flights, Bringing Romblon Closer to Central Luzon ODIONGAN, Romblon — Romblon is becoming easier to reach by air as Sunlight Air officially launched its new direct Clark–Tablas route, giving travelers from Central Luzon and beyond a more convenient gateway to the province. The airline inaugurated the service on August 11, 2026, connecting Clark International Airport (CRK) with Tugdan Airport (TBH) on Tablas Island. The new route operates twice a week, eve

August 15, 2026

Business

Benguet Farms Were Hit by Heavy Rains—But La Trinidad Mayor Warns: Don’t Turn the Damage Into a Vegetable Price Shock

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — As heavy rains damage agricultural areas in Benguet, La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Awingan is urging businesses and traders not to use farm losses as a reason to excessively raise vegetable prices. Awingan's appeal comes at a sensitive time for the province's vegetable industry, where weather disruptions can quickly affect production, transportation and market prices. The mayor's warning, reported by the Philippine Information Agency, is aimed at preventing agricultural dam

August 15, 2026

Politics

135,834 4Ps Families in Central Visayas Get ₱2,000 UPLIFT Aid—But Who’s Next in Line?

135,834 4Ps Beneficiaries in Central Visayas Get ₱2,000 UPLIFT Aid—But Who Gets the Next Payout? CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 135,000 families enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Central Visayas have received a one-time ₱2,000 cash assistance under the government's expanded Unified Package for Livelihood, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) program. The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 (DSWD-7) reported that 135,834 4Ps beneficiaries

August 15, 2026

Politics

4Ps Families in Romblon Exit the Program—Then Calatrava Gives Them a New Way to Earn

CALATRAVA, Romblon — Leaving the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is being treated not as the end of government support, but as a new beginning for families working toward more sustainable livelihoods. Former 4Ps beneficiaries in Calatrava, Romblon underwent Bread and Pastry Production skills training on August 4, 2026, as the local government and partner agencies sought to help them build additional sources of income after exiting the national poverty-reduction program. The training

August 15, 2026

Politics

179 Landslides in Just 12 Days: Why Roads Across the Cordillera Are Becoming a Growing Danger

179 Landslides in Just 12 Days: Why Roads Across the Cordillera Are Becoming a Growing Danger BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cordillera is facing an alarming road-safety crisis as landslides continue to batter its mountainous road network, with 179 landslides recorded in the first 12 days of August—already surpassing the region’s historical average for the entire month. The Department of Public Works and Highways–Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) reported that 186 road sections acros

August 15, 2026

Politics

Baguio Rains Displace 1,012 as 220 Families Get Aid — But Authorities Face a Bigger Problem

Baguio Landslide Crisis: 220 Families Get Aid as Rains Push More Residents From Their Homes BAGUIO CITY — At least 220 families, or 1,012 individuals, affected by days of relentless rain and landslides in Baguio City are receiving assistance from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), as authorities continue to manage evacuations and assess areas threatened by unstable slopes. The figure, reported by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on August 14, includes families displ

August 15, 2026