Remulla expresses full support for OGP, hopes LGUs will follow suit
QUEZON CITY — In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s efforts to build a more responsive, inclusive, and transparent government, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary…
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Comelec Abra underscores ‘whole-of-government’ approach for a successful 2025 polls
Provincial Election Supervisory Atty. Nicasio Jacob, Abra Provincial Police Director PCol. Gilbert Fati-ig, and 24th Infantry Battalion Commanding Officer LtCol. Wilfredo Panes lead the solidarity pact signing for a safe,…
MILG commends top-performing barangays in Lanao del Sur, lauds PLGU for BOMBIT Program
MARAWI CITY (PIA) — The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) has commended 15 barangays in Lanao del Sur for their outstanding performance under the provincial government’s Building…
First Mindanaoan to receive the 2025 Gusi Peace Prize
MARAWI CITY (PIA) — Ambassador Barry S. Gusi, chairperson of the Gusi Peace Prize, announced that Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. will be the first Mindanaoan to…
Bukidnon police arrest town mayor in stealth operation at Davao de Oro
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–After a month-long intelligence operation, the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office (BPPO) arrested Mayor Miguel Silva Jr. of Pangantucan, Bukidnon, Sunday night, February 2 at Purok 1, Poblacion, Compostela,…
P23 minimum wage hike in Northern Mindanao takes effect
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)—The daily minimum wage in Northern Mindanao increased by P23 for private non-agricultural workers starting January 12, 2025, while agricultural workers received a P23 increase on…
DCWD urges community vigilance vs. water meter theft
DAVAO CITY (PIA) — The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has observed an increase in cases involving water meter theft. DCWD Spokesperson JC Duhaylungsod emphasized the importance of public cooperation…
COMELEC champions open governance in Philippine elections
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) reaffirmed its commitment to open governance and inclusivity in the electoral process, as Chairperson George Irwin Garcia underscored transparency, accountability, and…
AFP, Bayo Manila Foundation, Inc. empowers sustainable welfare with Weave for Peace Project
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Bayo Manila Foundation Inc., launched the Weave for Peace Project on February 6, in Makati City. The event…
DPWH constructs bridge to link Alabat Island to mainlaind Quezon
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Construction is in full-swing for the bridge that will connect the mainland municipality of Lopez, Quezon to Alabat Island, the Department of Public Works and…
Gov’t hiring, promotions suspended during 2025 NLE period
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — As the Philippines gears up for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has reiterated strict prohibitions regarding personnel movements, hiring,…
Parañaque launches local Miss U Philippines pageant to promote ‘mega city’
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — The Parañaque City government officially launched its local Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) competition on February 5 at the Forum I Function Halls of Solaire Resort and Casino.…
Comelec holds ACM demo for Dumaguete Press Club members
Comelec-NIR staff Atty. Michael Cid (w/ mic) demonstrating to the local media how to use the new automated counting machines (ACMs) during a Kapihan sa PIA Forum on Jan. 28,…
Study reveals Filipino couples prefer live-in setup
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — Most Filipino couples see living together or cohabitation as a more practical and beneficial way of building their relationship and family. Still, they continue to consider…
BSP, DepEd, BDO Foundation boosts financial literacy of learners
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — To further boost financial literacy, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Department of Education (DepEd), and BDO Foundation signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to boost…
ATI-10 pushes sustainable farming vs food security issues
Interacting with the media to address current issues and concerns in the agriculture sector, the Agricultural Training Institute-10 holds the chATIme: MediaCon during its 38th Founding Anniversary celebration, February 6…
BARMM strengthens program on poverty reduction
COTABATO CITY (PIA) — The Bangsamoro government, through its Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD), is continuously strengthening its programs focused on reducing poverty in the region. Through the…
DOST grant to boost cacao production in Batangas
BATANGAS CITY (PIA) – Cacao growers in Batangas province are looking forward to increase their productivity through a grant provided by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). On January…
DAR condones loans of thousands of ARBs in Cotabato
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato Province (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Cotabato Province continues to distribute Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM) to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries…
Surigao Sur farmers learn coffee jam technology
TAGBINA, Surigao del Sur — The municipality of Tagbina, celebrated as the “Land of Aroma,” marked a milestone in its flourishing coffee industry with the recent culmination of the project…
Bohol celebrates Art’s Month with ‘Garbo sa Bohol’
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol (PIA) — As a tribute to Bohol’s culture and heritage, the Provincial Government of Bohol, through the Center for Culture and Arts Development (CCAD), will conduct the…