Education Secretary Sonny Angara issued DepEd Order 022 of 2026, which establishes the Enhanced Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications for public schools and updates building guidelines. Read more »
It makes you walk in circles, gets married in the rain, and 400 years ago, it had wings. Here’s what the tikbalang is, how old stories say to escape one, and how it came to have a horse’s face. Read more »
Local products from across Laoag City are taking center stage as all 80 barangays come together for a three-day fair at Aurora Park from Sept. 18 to 20. Read more »
The DOST has rolled out solar-powered irrigation systems in Aurora as part of its efforts to support farmers struggling with rising fuel costs and shifting climate conditions. Read more »
The Department of Science and Technology is promoting bamboo pellets and charcoal briquettes as cleaner, local fuel alternatives amid energy concerns. These innovations turn bamboo and charcoal waste into efficient, sustainable energy—supporting both households and livelihoods. Read more »
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 »
