The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City on September 30, 2025, has been confirmed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) as the strongest tremor ever recorded in Cebu. Read more »
The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) has been recognized as the country’s top locally managed marine protected area, winning first place in the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
A ?10 million (~$175,000 USD) purchase of computers and a so-called “server” during the administration of a former mayor in San Dionisio, Iloilo is under investigation, raising concerns about overpricing and possible misuse of public funds. Read more »
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the country’s leading silent killers, immediate intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or even triple a victim’s chance of survival. To address this need, Bell-Kenz Pharma, in collaboration with the Philippine Heart Association and community partners, launched the Sagip CPR program. Read more »
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has called for an immediate probe into alleged anomalous flood control projects in Ilocos Norte, the home province of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more »
Kabesera Inc., a heritage, culture, and history group, launched on Monday, September 15, a musical play honoring the life and heroism of Gen. Gregorio “Goyo” del Pilar. Read more »
