TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (PIA) — To strengthen the nationwide campaign against illegal drugs under the leadership of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the provincial government of Surigao del Sur continues to intensify efforts to build safer and drug-resilient communities through strengthened collaboration with law enforcement agencies and local stakeholders. During the 1st quarter 2026 meeting of…
KALIBO, AKLAN – A meaningful and productive courtesy call was held between the officers of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) and key leaders of Aklan, further strengthening collaboration between the media sector and local government units. Leading the delegation were PAPI Chairman Nelson S. Santos and PAPI Vice President for Visayas Giecel…
PHOTO COURTESY OF PCO Tiniyak ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. nitong Biyernes na tuloy batay sa nakatakdang iskedyul ang mga darating na summit ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sa Mayo, kung saan ang pagtutuunan ng mga lider ay ang koordinasyon sa mga agarang isyu tulad ng enerhiya, seguridad sa pagkain, at kapakanan…
Muling pinatunayan ng Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy – Lanao del Sur (MENRE-LDS) ang kanilang tapat at malinis na serbisyo matapos makamit ang Unmodified (Unqualified) Opinion mula sa Commission on Audit (COA-BARMM) para sa Calendar Year 2025. Ito na ang ikalawang sunod na taon (back-to-back) na nakuha ng ahensya ang pinakamataas na audit…
HIV TEST. A health worker draws blood from an individual for laboratory examination for Human Immunodeficiency Virus in this undated photo. The Philippine National AIDS Council on Thursday (March 19, 2026) said that no one is required to disclose their HIV status to anyone, including their employer. (PNA file photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – Persons living with…
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala (Contributed file photo) MANILA – Filipino Alexandra Eala bowed out of the WTA 1000 Miami Open following a 6-0, 6-2 loss to world No. 14 Czech Karolina Muchova on Monday. No. 31 Eala, a semifinalist last year, did her best, but it was not good enough against the former world No. 8,…
“You have all the equipment. You just need to read the manual.” Let’s take a cue from our resident it-girl lawyer, Elle Woods, from the 2001 movie, Legally Blonde. These inspiring words, delivered in the context of romance, have since been used to encourage confidence in people to help them realize they have the necessary tools…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release PhP145.56 billion for the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Project, aiming to accelerate land travel and stimulate economic growth. “Mas mabilis na biyahe, mas malakas na ekonomiya at mas maraming oportunidad ang aasahan ng ating mga kababayan, lalo na…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the second Monday of September 2026. Under Republic Act No. 12317, the transition period has been extended, allowing the interim Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) to continue governing unless replaced by…
MANILA – Business groups on Wednesday expressed appreciation for Malacañang’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency, and the measures targeted to help cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on the domestic economy. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the declaration, as contained in Executive Order (EO)…
