TAYABAS CITY, Quezon –A tradition that began as thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest now helps support the local confectionery industry while also attracting tourists to this city.Tayabasins, the native population here, celebrated their annual “Mayohan” Festival on Wednesday in a... Read More
ASINGAN, Pangasinan – The carabao, the country’s national animal, is still relevant amidst the technological innovations, given the growing industry for carabao milk and other related products.The industry is seen to be a solution to poverty and hunger in the countryside.Thus, the... Read More
BAGUIO CITY – Three decades after the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) accepted the first batch of female cadets, gender has become a non-issue.What used to be “the weaker gender” has shown it can outclass the male population.“In ranking the cadets, the overall... Read More
DARAGA, Albay – Of the 15 million single parents in the Philippines, nine out of 10 are women.As we celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, we pay tribute to a widowed mom who is proudly bearing the brunt of solo parenthood on her shoulders, all in the name of love.The sole providerDona Marie... Read More
LEGAZPI CITY – The colorful hot air balloons, mesmerizing skydiving stunts, and airplane aerobatics, as well as the electrifying musical performances, might just be a memory for many, but for three Bicolanos whose lives were changed by the first-ever Bicol Loco Festival, which ended Sunday,... Read More
BAGUIO CITY – The Cordillera region’s coffee-drinking culture not only makes the people connect and catch up with each other but also provides a good prospect for the industry.“When you invite somebody, you say inta agkapi (let us have coffee). In Bonctoc, it is so pronounced. In... Read More
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is sparing no effort in luring more Filipinos to exercise their right to suffrage, as it aims to hold more 'firsts' in the history of voter registration activities in the country.For Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia, ensuring inclusive... Read More
CEBU CITY – A 19-year-old visually impaired high school student from the west of Cebu province’s Toledo City gained the admiration of thousands of student-athletes after winning the gold in the running long jump and shot put in the ongoing Central Visayas Athletic Association (CVRAA)... Read More
SILVINO LUBOS, Northern Samar – With the completion of an access road leading to this upland town from the provincial capital, Edison Mabanag, 43, is confident that the younger generation will not suffer the same ordeal of walking on a muddy road to earn a college degree.Edison, who completed... Read More
MANILA – With the extreme heat prompting more offices to impose work-from-home (WFH) arrangements, the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) said safe and conducive working conditions at home should be considered to keep employees productive.“I think, we need to create a balance... Read More
BAGUIO CITY – At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic that started early 2020, residents here and in other urban areas did not experience lack of food after flower gardens were turned into plots with edible plants.The city is continuing the initiative by training the youth to go into urban... Read More
BURAUEN, Leyte – While school authorities are seriously concerned about extreme heat leading to the suspension of face-to-face classes, teachers and learners in an upland village surrounded by mountain ranges here are unaffected by hot weather.Situated 1,450 feet above sea level, the... Read More
DARAGA, Albay – Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are said to be risk-averse.Studies show that this demographic cohort, sometimes referred to as Generation Y or the "instant gratification generation," would rather prioritize cash hoarding than investing as a response to economic... Read More
ASINGAN, Pangasinan– Residents of the small village of Bantog in this town were in a festive mood on Friday as they celebrated the first ever Kalabaw Food Festival.The Bantog Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BSNMPC), together with the municipal government, spearheaded the holding of... Read More
DAVAO CITY – As you sip a cup of coffee, do you ever stop to think about where it came from?Unknown to many, Lake Leonard, located within the hinterlands of Maco, Davao de Oro, was a tailing pond of mine wastes in the 80's and 90's.John Paul Matuginas, a senior agriculturist of the Department... Read More
LIGAO CITY –In times of crisis, it's easy to feel helpless and alone. But imagine a group of female evacuees united by a common goal: to provide food for their families.Cherrylyn Madrona Patriarca, 32, from Barangay Baligang, Ligao City, shared her experience staying in a campsite evacuation... Read More
DARAGA, Albay – No one can resist the allure of Masbate during its annual Rodeo Festival.As the curtains of the 28th Rodeo Festival officially closed on Sunday, let's listen to the tales of those who heeded the call of the thunderous beat of the hooves, the sharp crack of the whip, and the... Read More
MANILA – Investors in the indigenous defense sector are appealing for more fiscal and legal support amid recent geopolitical developments.In an interview on Monday, Stephen Anthony Garcia, vice president of sales and operations at Anos Research Manufacturing (ARM), cited a provision in the... Read More
TACLOBAN CITY – For passersby, the giant seawall here is a perfect place for walking and feeling the sea breeze, but for residents living just a stone's throw away from the structure, its presence brings them peace of mind.After eight years of construction, the big-ticket project has begun to... Read More
LAOAG CITY – Small-scale fisherfolk from Barangay Dilavo in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte have stopped braving the open seas to be able to feed their families.Thanks to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), they are reaping the benefits of the “lambaklad” project.Coined... Read More
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