Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, ten communities in Bacolod City will have rainwater collection facilities thanks to a project supported by the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa). Read more »
According to Lionel Abella, the fiber development officer for the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) in Cebu, they are looking for local fiber producers with the best substitute for abaca as raw materials in the towns of Tuburan in the north and Ginatilan in the south. Read more »
The recent visit of the Coral Geographer, an Australian-based cruise ship, to Eastern Visayas is bringing new attention to some of the region’s lesser-known destinations. Read more »
The first flag has been erected by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to mark the four-kilometer perimeter of Mt. Kanlaon’s permanent danger zone (PDZ) on Negros Island. Read more »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines is buzzing with excitement over Panglao Island's recent recognition as one of Skyscanner’s top 10 trending destinations for 2025. Read more »
Great news is on the horizon for private sector workers in the Western Visayas Region! The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced a well-deserved wage hike set to take effect in mid-November. Read more »
