Quezon City has rolled out a new risk-based business permit processing system aimed at making it faster and easier to start and renew businesses in the city, as part of broader efforts to cut red tape and improve government services. Read more »
Eleven home cooks from barangays Malagasang 1-A to Malagasang 2-G showcased their culinary skills during the first-ever Menudo Competition in Imus City, held on January 4, 2026. Read more »
Thin layers of volcanic ash fell over parts of Albay early Thursday, January 8 following a lava dome collapse at the summit of Mayon Volcano. The collapse generated pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), fast-moving flows of hot gas and volcanic debris, as the volcano remained on Alert Level 3, indicating high volcanic unrest. Read more »
Quezon City has earned global recognition for its innovative approach to waste management through the Trash to Cashback program, securing a spot among the top 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awardees at the Bloomberg Philanthropies COP30 Local Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more »
The deeply rooted tradition of “Pahalik” will begin on Wednesday evening, January 7, as devotees gather once again for the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila. Read more »
Students at San Jose Elementary School in Urdaneta City continue to hold classes in temporary, crowded spaces as the construction of 16 new classrooms falls behind schedule. The P46 million project, which began in February 2025, was initially slated for completion in October 2025, but as of January 5, 2026, only about 75 percent of the classrooms have been finished. Read more »
