The national government is looking at Marikina City as a possible template for strengthening flood mitigation efforts across the country, particularly as discussions move forward on implementing no-build zones and constructing water retention basins in vulnerable areas. Read more »
San Juan City is turning to advanced technology to address its persistent flooding problem, with Mayor Francis Zamora announcing plans to utilize Project NOAH for mapping the city’s blocked waterways and drainage systems. Read more »
A bold urban renewal proposal from Pasig City has earned global recognition and a $1 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, placing the city among 24 winners in the 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge. Read more »
Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »
Fiesta season in the Philippines has a rhythm of its own, a pulse that blends devotion, excitement, and uncontainable joy. In Lumban, Laguna, that rhythm finds its clearest voice every January, when the town comes alive for the Lupi Festival, a celebration of tradition, community, and plenty of water. Read more »
Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School reclaimed the Grand Championship of the Dinagyang 2026 Tribes Competition as the annual festival ended Sunday, January 25 with large crowds and no major untoward incidents. Read more »
