In line with the celebration of Women’s Month and Fire Prevention Month, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, successfully conducted a Capacity Building Activity on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Disaster Preparedness on March 31, 2026, at the DOST Ilocos Region Multipurpose Hall in City of San Fernando, La Union. The activity brought together the DOST workforce from regional and provincial offices to strengthen their readiness in responding to disasters and emergencies.
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Gatchalian: Isulong ang ‘Automatic Inflation-Triggered Funding’ Kontra Pagtaas ng Bilihin
Hinikayat ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang Kongreso na gawing institusyonal ang isang “automatic inflation-triggered funding” para sa social assistance programs kapag umabot sa kritikal na […]
Drilon to launch memoir, hold book signings at UP Law and UP Visayas
Former Senate President Franklin M. Drilon will return to his alma mater this April for the official launch and book signing of his memoir, Being Frank: A Memoir, with events scheduled at the University of the Philippines College of Law on April 11, 2026 and at University of the Philippines Visayas on April 14, 2026.
Pag-IBIG Fund approves benefits package for repatriated OFWs under PBBM directive
In adherence to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to provide timely and meaningful assistance to overseas Filipino workers affected by the conflict in the Middle East, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling, who also chairs the 11-member Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees, announced the approval of a special Pag-IBIG Fund benefits package for repatriated OFWs, allowing them to access their savings and receive temporary relief on housing loan payments as they recover and rebuild their lives back home.
NYMA’s Kat Bautista Named Judge for Hashtag Asia Awards 2026
Manila, Philippines — Kat Bautista, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of NYMA Talent Management, has been named as one of the judges for the Hashtag Asia Awards 2026, a regional platform recognizing excellence in social media and digital campaigns.
Unbreakable Love, Unstoppable Warriors Year 2 by Hotel Sogo
Hotel Sogo, through its corporate social responsibility arm Sogo Cares, recently marked the second year of its initiative “Unbreakable Love, Unstoppable Warriors,” a community-focused gathering dedicated to children living with cerebral palsy and their families.
Casino Plus joins Clark community in observing Lent, supports Holy Child Chapel Restoration
Clark, Pampanga – March 2026 As Holy Week approaches—a time of quiet reflection, prayer, and devotion—Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible gaming platforms duly licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), reaffirms its commitment to supporting not only communities, but also the traditions that continue to shape them.
Pag-IBIG Fund to maintain 3% socialized housing rate under Expanded 4PH amid Middle East conflict
Pag-IBIG Fund said it shall maintain its 3% annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, keeping homeownership affordable at a time when the conflict in the Middle East continues to unsettle global oil markets and drive volatility in oil prices.
Manila Ocean Park, Ipinagdiwang ang Ika-18 Anibersaryo: “Beyond the Blue, More to Explore, More to Love”
Ipinagdiwang ng Manila Ocean Park ang makasaysayang ika-18 anibersaryo nito noong Marso 28, 2026, na dinaluhan ng mga kinatawan mula sa iba’t ibang media outlet.
DBP, Kabankalan City sign P2-billion loan pact
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed a P2-billion loan agreement with the Local Government of Kabankalan City to finance infrastructure projects aimed at resolving persistent flooding in the area, a top official said.
MAKE IT MANILA POP: ALYSON returns in Blue and drops new single “KUNG SAKALING TANAWIN”, releases MV
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—PH city pop band ALYSON brings back sentimental romance and windchime melodies but with a fresh take with new single KUNG SAKALING TANAWIN, out March 27 with accompanying music video set to premiere on YouTube on the same day.
No more eviction fears: DHSUD, SHFC secure land tenure of 400 families in Pampanga with P38.6M housing aid
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) awarded checks totaling over ₱38.6 million on March 26 to support land acquisition and documentary assistance for two communities in Barangay Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
Ely Buendia unveils new “light and optimistic” single “Ate”
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Legendary frontman Ely Buendia is back on our playlists with new song “Ate” to be released March 26 under his own label, Offshore Music Philippines.
Legarda, ikinainit ng ulo ang pagliban ng DOE chief sa Senate hearing
Hindi naitago ni Senadora Loren Legarda ang kanyang pagkadismaya at pag-init ng ulo matapos hindi dumalo si Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin sa […]
PRESIDENT MARCOS DECLARES STATE OF NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY; ACTIVATES UPLIFT AS WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT RESPONSE FRAMEWORK
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed an Executive Order declaring a state of national energy emergency in light of the ongoing conflict […]
Goitia: Kalinawan sa Gitna ng Krisis, Iwasan ang Maling Paglalarawan sa Price Surge
Goitia: Kalinawan sa Gitna ng Krisis, Iwasan ang Maling Paglalarawan sa Price Surge
Iginiit ni Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia ang kahalagahan ng malinaw na pag-unawa sa gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin at gastusin, kasabay ng panawagang iwasan ang mga konklusyong kulang sa konteksto.
Pangulong Marcos pinangunahan ang pamamahagi ng fuel subsidy para sa PUVs
Sa gitna ng mataas na presyo ng krudo, patuloy ang pamahalaan sa pagbibigay ng tulong-pinansyal sa mga drayber at operator ng mga public utility vehicles […]
Isko, Honey Nagkita sa Libingan ni Danny Lacuna; Usap-usapang Pagkakaayos, Umusbong
Muling nagkrus ang landas nina dating Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna at Manila Mayor Isko Moreno matapos ang mahigit isang taong pagkakahiwalay bunsod ng pulitika.
Imago delivers creative new peak with latest EP, Pasimple
Filipino alternative outfit Imago continues to shape modern OPM with the release of their EP, Pasimple, unfolding a new era for one of the most vital forces in Pinoy rock. The 5-track collection marks the band’s first official studio release under Sony Music Entertainment and their sixth overall.
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UPMG celebrates the power and evolution of print at the Print Summit & HeADliners Awards 2025 on March 24, 2026, at the Glass Pavilion, Dusit Thani Manila.
She Matters: Merck’s Women’s Health Summit Champions Health, Economy, and Planet
Manila – Merck, a leading science and technology company, hosted its second She Matters: Women’s Health Summit at Conrad Manila, bringing together doctors, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and advocates in a shared declaration and call-to-action to improve women’s health across every stage of life and planetary health.
Pag-IBIG Fund Central Luzon housing fair in Pampanga to feature over 20,000 homes
More than 20,000 affordable housing units across Central Luzon will be made available to aspiring homeowners during the Pag-IBIG Regional Housing Fair for Central Luzon, to be held on March 18 and 19 in Pampanga, including homes with monthly payments as low as ₱3,411 under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program.
Samsung Brings Ecosystem Partners Together with Smart Wash Business Solutions
Samsung Electronics Philippines is making it more accessible for Filipino entrepreneurs to set up their own business with the launch of its Commercial Laundry Washer and Dryer. The launch will bring together a broad ecosystem of industry partners to support the development of structured commercial laundry operations in the Philippines.
UTCPI calls for transparency in fuel pricing; files petition for motorcycle taxi fare increase
The United Transportation Coalition Philippines, Inc. (UTCPI) raised concern over recent fuel price adjustments that appear to have been implemented ahead of actual cost movements, warning that such premature increases place an immediate and disproportionate burden on public transport drivers and small operators.
Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus tops ₱1 billion in member discounts, reaches 507 partner establishments
Pag-IBIG Fund’s Loyalty Card Plus has surpassed ₱1 billion in total discounts granted to members, as the program expanded to 507 partner establishments nationwide.
Lampara Books release advocacy-driven educational materials to address literacy crisis in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines – The nation’s literacy crisis is increasingly difficult to ignore. A recent study published by Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives reveals a troubling trend: many young Filipino learners have advanced to higher primary levels despite struggling with basic reading and math skills.
James Reid hits the road with “Traffic” music video
James Reid turns urban frustration into inspiration in the music video of “Traffic,” his latest single under Careless Philippines and Sony Music Entertainment. Caught in the gridlock of Metro Manila, the video finds James driving around the standstill roads, visibly stressed and tired, yet holding on to the thought that the moment, like traffic itself, will soon pass.
Cayetano Suportado ang Panukala para sa Kaligtasan ng mga Bata sa mga Pasyalan
Nilagdaan ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules ang Senate Bill No. 1926 sa ilalim ng Committee Report No. 39 na nag-eendorso sa […]
Contractor na si Curlee Discaya Isinugod sa Pagamutan
ISINUGOD ng mga tauhan ng Sergeant at Arms sa pagamutan, ang nakadetene sa Senado na contractor na si Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya, isa sa mga personalidad […]
Mayor Isko Pinangunahan ang Oathtaking ng Dangwa Flower Market Association
Mayor Isko Pinangunahan ang Oathtaking ng Dangwa Flower Market Association Pinangunahan ni Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, kasama si HAWKERS Director Raffy Alejandro, ang […]
