According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), 5.36 million tourists visited Western Visayas in 2023, bringing in PHP70 billion. Just 550,000 of the total arrivals were from outside the country; the remaining visitors were residents who supported the local economy. Read more »
The small town of Talayan in Maguindanao del Sur is celebrating a significant milestone with the completion of a PHP199.2-million farm-to-market road (FMR) in Barangay Lanting. Read more »
Local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao won top honors in the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) award ceremonies that took place in Manila. Read more »
Excitement is building in Carmona City, Cavite, as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Calabarzon prepares to unveil its latest innovation: the 21st Century Learning Environment Model (21st CLEM). Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has provided a concerning update on the dengue fever situation in the Philippines. As of August 10, there have been 396 dengue-related deaths reported nationwide since the start of the year. Read more »
At the 13th Palm Oil Congress held on August 14 at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) unveiled its ambitious plans to transform the Philippine palm oil industry. Read more »
