Efforts to promote safer streets in Muntinlupa are set to take a child-focused approach as the city prepares to open a 3,140-square-meter Road Safety Park. The facility, announced by Mayor Ruffy Biazon, is designed as an interactive learning space where children can develop traffic awareness and responsible road habits at an early age. Read more »
In a town in La Union, the tradition of bamboo weaving is being kept alive by senior artisans who are now passing their skills to the younger generation. The municipal government plans to establish a bamboo demonstration center to both preserve the craft and provide employment for young people. Read more »
A rare milestone in Philippine sports will be celebrated as gymnast Carlos “Caloy” Yulo and tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala are set to be recognized as the Male and Female Athletes of the Year at the San Miguel Corporation–Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards Night, to be held at the Diamond Hotel Manila. Read more »
The “Panunod: A Way of Life Project” will begin this year after securing a P20 million grant from the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) to enhance the Kadayawan Cultural Village at Magsaysay Park in Davao City. Read more »
Health officials in Bicol are scaling up preventive care efforts as the region rolls out an extensive free cancer screening campaign aimed at protecting women and reducing deaths linked to late-stage diagnosis. 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 »
