DOT reminds foreign visitors in Siargao to be ‘good guests’

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 05/14/2026

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday reminded tourists to respect locals and observe proper conduct when visiting Philippine destinations. The statement comes following reports of an assault by a group of foreign tourists on…

Girl swims for hours to save passengers of capsized boat in Antique

Annabel Consuelo Petinglay - Philippine News Agency 05/07/2026

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Four passengers on board a motorboat that capsized between the waters of  the islands of Mararison and Batbatan in Culasi, Antique Wednesday evening have been rescued. Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction…

91,255 people affected by Mayon ashfall

Michael B. Jaucian 05/03/2026

LEGAZPI CITY — Ashfall from Mayon Volcano has affected 26,654 families, or 91,225 individuals, across Albay as clearing operations continue and livestock deaths are reported in Camalig town. According to Guinobatan Mayor Ann Gemma Ongjoco, 41 barangays…

DepEd district supervisor shot dead in Zamboanga Sibugay

Leah D. Agonoy 05/01/2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A Department of Education (DepEd) district supervisor was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Alicia town, Zamboanga Sibugay, on Thursday evening. Police said identified the victim as Rey Dalaota Camaingking, 45,…

Bohol cops seize ₱293K in illegal cigarettes in Loon, 4 arrested

Lyle Andales 02/11/2026

Nearly ₱300,000 worth of illegal cigarettes were seized and four individuals were arrested in Loon, Bohol.…

Power restored in Basyang-affected transmission lines in Surigao — NGCP

Joann Villanueva 02/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Transmission lines in parts of the Surigao provinces affected by Tropical Depression Basyang (international name Penha) last Thursday have been restored. According to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) advisory, the Placid-Madrid 69-kilovolt (kV) line…

Northern Samar’s ₱108-B wind farm: Gov’t prepares communities

Sarwell Meniano - Philippine News Agency 01/31/2026

The Northern Samar provincial government has started social preparation initiatives for communities expected to host an offshore wind power project.…

Red tide shellfish ban remains in 2 E. Visayas bays

Sarwell Meniano - Philippine News Agency 01/31/2026

The shellfish ban remains in effect in Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar and the coastal waters of Leyte, Leyte.…

Trash becomes eco-products in Ilocos Norte village

Leilanie Adriano - Philippine News Agency 01/31/2026

Residents of Barangay Caparispisan, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte have found treasure in trash, turning plastic waste and used tires into valuable eco-products.…

Bacolod City relocates residents from disaster-prone areas

Nanette Guadalquiver - Philippine News Agency 01/17/2026

The city government here has started relocating residents from danger zones, particularly along creeks and rivers.…

CDO monitors flood as Ada brings rain to Bukidnon rivers, watersheds

Cong B. Corrales 01/16/2026

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ― Tropical Storm (TS) Ada is bringing light to moderate rains that are now sweeping through CDO and parts of Bukidnon province on Friday, threatening floods. The rainfall has prompted monitoring of key…

PBBM leads turnover of medical equipment to Cebu Provincial Hospital

Luisa Cabato 01/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited the Cebu Provincial Hospital to lead the ceremonial turnover of medical equipment, medicine, and supplies, aiming to boost healthcare in the province. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro also…

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