Alaminos City brought the sizzle this Friday as 1,250 dozen longganisa hit the grills during the Hundred Islands Festival 2026. According to Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste, 250 grills, each loaded with five dozen sausages, stretched out to an incredible 500 meters of juicy, garlicky goodness. Read more »
Student-athletes from Naga City delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Palarong Bicol, securing the overall championship and ending Albay’s long-standing dominance in the regional sports meet. Read more »
Transport workers in Iloilo City are set to receive financial assistance as the local government rolls out a fuel subsidy program to help ease the burden of rising petroleum costs. The initiative aims to support public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators who have been affected by the continued increase in fuel prices linked to global tensions in the Middle East. Read more »
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 »
The Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH) has earned recognition as one of the Philippines’ top hospitals, according to the New York City–based weekly news magazine Newsweek, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced Monday. Read more »
The Manila city government has rolled out sweeping fuel conservation measures, cutting its fuel consumption by 50 percent in response to growing instability in the global oil market. Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order 7 on Monday, directing all departments and offices to immediately scale down fuel use as tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains and prices. Read more »
