Pag-IBIG housing loan releases reach P140.54B in 2025
MANILA – More Filipino workers were able to secure homes as the Pag-IBIG Fund’s housing loan releases reached PHP140.54 billion in 2025, marking an 8-percent increase from the PHP129.73 billion released…
DA Calabarzon sustains Kadiwa ng Pangulo in 2026
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Calabarzon is sustaining the Kadiwa ng Pangulo and Kadiwa Pop-Up markets in 2026, bringing affordable agricultural products closer to consumers while…
DepEd turns over 4-story classroom building in Cavite
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday turned over a four-story, 16-classroom school building at the Santiago Elementary School in General Trias, Cavite in line with the directives of…
DSWD boosts disaster response efforts for Mayon-affected families
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to strengthen its disaster response efforts in providing sustained assistance to families affected by Mayon Volcano’s restiveness. Assistant Secretary Irene…
DILG commits to support LGUs, strengthen disaster resilience programs under 2026 budget
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) CALABARZON has committed in supporting local government units (LGUs), strengthening disaster resilience initiatives, and prioritize community…
NNC cites PH nutrition guides amid new US dietary guidelines
MANILA – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) on Wednesday acknowledged the release of the United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030, while reminding the public that the Philippines will continue to…
Mayon Volcano unrest elevates
MANILA – The level of unrest in Mayon Volcano has increased, particularly at its summit or surface level, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Tuesday. In an…
Pag-IBIG: 3% loan rate amid higher socialized housing price caps
MANILA – The government approved higher price ceilings for socialized subdivision and condominium projects, while the Pag-IBIG Fund continues to offer subsidized housing loan rates under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para…
DSWD’s livelihood program benefits 235K vulnerable Filipinos in 2025
MANILA – The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), one of the core development initiatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), has provided livelihood opportunities to 235,074 beneficiaries as of…
DepEd advances system reforms, work-ready pathways for learners
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) pushed forward reforms that improved school environments and advanced system-level changes under Secretary Sonny Angara’s leadership – strengthening senior high school tracks, aligning curriculum…