Palawan has confirmed its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya, prompting the provincial government to strengthen quarantine and containment measures to prevent the virus from spreading to other areas.

One peak is a pilgrim’s New Jerusalem. The other is a hiker’s cautionary tale. Here’s what Filipinos believe about both, and why you can’t climb either summit.

Residents of Mapandan and patients from surrounding municipalities can now access essential medical procedures closer to home with the opening of a new community-based health facility in the town.