Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »
Three books by and about Mindanao have been recognized at the 43rd National Book Awards, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture. The awards, announced by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC), honored 30 titles across 30 categories. Read more »
The Atong Ang manhunt continues as courts pursue kidnapping and homicide charges in the Missing Sabungeros case. Here’s the latest 2026 update. Read more »
Iloilo City made history as it welcomed the first Asian edition of the 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, bringing together specialists from over 70 countries to discuss policies, funding, and mental health rights. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya is primed to get a significant upgrade in its rural infrastructure as the Department of Agriculture (DA) allocates P255 million for farm-to-market roads (FMR) in the 2026 national budget. Read more »
Access to affordable shelter in Iloilo City is set to expand following the rollout of the city’s first public rental housing initiative, a program aimed at easing the local housing shortage while providing low-cost options for families with limited means. City officials said the project marks a major step in offering transitional homes to residents who are not yet ready for permanent housing. Read more »
