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Politics

1,524 Leyte Residents Get UPLIFT Aid as Mayor Urges Families to Turn Relief Into a Fresh Start

TABANGO, Leyte — Government assistance has reached more families in Leyte as 1,524 residents of Tabango received financial support through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Unified Package for Livelihood, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program. The payout, welcomed by the Tabango local government, comes as Filipino households continue to grapple with higher costs of basic goods and other daily expenses. But for Tabango Mayor Maria Corazon Remandaban, the assista

August 16, 2026

Politics

BJMP-NCR at 35: Major Gains in Jail Management, But Congestion Challenge Remains

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Thirty-five years after the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) began its mission of managing city and municipal detention facilities, its National Capital Region office is highlighting a record of stronger security, faster case processing and expanding rehabilitation programs—while acknowledging that the demands on the country's jail system remain substantial. BJMP-NCR marked its 35th founding anniversary under the theme “BJMP@35: Disiplina at Responsibilid

August 16, 2026

Politics

5,000 Calamansi Seedlings Reach Torrijos Farmers as DA Pushes New Growth for Marinduque Agriculture

TORRIJOS, Marinduque — A new wave of calamansi planting is taking root in Torrijos as the Department of Agriculture (DA)–Marinduque distributed 5,000 calamansi seedlings to farmers in Barangay Pakaskasan, strengthening efforts to expand agricultural production in the municipality. The distribution, reported by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), is aimed at promoting calamansi production among local farmers and giving communities another potential source of agricultural income. The move p

August 16, 2026

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