The local government of Bais City in Negros Oriental has declared a state of calamity following a massive wastewater spill from the Universal Robina Corporation Bais Distillery that polluted around 3,000 hectares within the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS). Read more »
Filipino culture now has a permanent home in the heart of Nevada. A new “Filipino Town” was officially inaugurated on Thursday (Friday in Manila) in Clark County, Las Vegas, marking a historic milestone for the more than 200,000 Filipinos living across the state. Read more »
Students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will now enjoy a 50 percent fare discount on the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 thanks to newly issued Beep Cards with the discount already embedded, a move aimed at simplifying and speeding up their commutes. Read more »
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has partnered with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen disaster preparedness, environmental stewardship, and civic responsibility among students in higher education. Read more »
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) marked its 124th anniversary with a simultaneous mangrove planting drive across Surigao del Norte on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to both service and sustainability. Read more »
The Philippines may soon see a stronger, more tech-driven Armed Forces as House Deputy Majority Leader and Camarines Sur Rep. Luigi Villafuerte pushed for the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or military-grade drones to bolster defense and disaster response. Read more »
