Thirty vibrant floats filled the streets of Baguio as the Panagbenga Festival marked its 30th year with a dazzling Grand Float Parade on March 1. Read more »
Efforts to balance road safety and the rights of informal workers are gaining ground as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reviews a proposal aimed at ensuring humane treatment of street vendors during clearing operations. Read more »
Festivalgoers in Southern Luzon can once again mark their calendars as BarakoFest makes its comeback from March 26 to 28 in Lipa City. Read more »
Efforts to promote safer streets in Muntinlupa are set to take a child-focused approach as the city prepares to open a 3,140-square-meter Road Safety Park. The facility, announced by Mayor Ruffy Biazon, is designed as an interactive learning space where children can develop traffic awareness and responsible road habits at an early age. 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 »
Three books by and about Mindanao have been recognized at the 43rd National Book Awards, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture. The awards, announced by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC), honored 30 titles across 30 categories. Read more »
