Sen. Chiz Escudero has renewed calls for stronger energy safeguards, including a proposed regional fuel-sharing framework under ASEAN and a domestic crude oil storage system through Senate Bill No. 1993, which aims to establish a strategic petroleum reserve capable of holding up to 180 days of national consumption. Read more »
Maguindanao del Norte is set to strengthen its peace and security framework with the construction of a modern Police Provincial Headquarters, following a high-level planning meeting held on March 2, 2026. The initiative represents a significant step in improving institutional capacity and operational readiness in the province. Read more »
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has strengthened the country’s push toward artificial intelligence (AI) adoption with the launch of the National AI Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI), signaling a more coordinated and strategic national effort. Read more »
The provincial government of Cagayan is advancing plans to elevate the Port of Aparri into a major international gateway, aligning its development strategy with key national agencies to strengthen Northern Luzon’s role in regional trade. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya is primed to get a significant upgrade in its rural infrastructure as the Department of Agriculture (DA) allocates P255 million for farm-to-market roads (FMR) in the 2026 national budget. Read more »
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has launched its Farm Business School in the province, aiming to help agrarian reform beneficiaries turn traditional farming into sustainable and profitable ventures. Read more »
