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No extension for BARMM parliamentary COC filing, Comelec warns aspirants

MANILA (May 6) — Aspirants for district seats in the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections have only a three-day window to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs), as the Commission on...

Ipil’s barangay info network targets misinformation—but gaps in capacity, funding remain

Coordination meeting with Ipil LGU for the May 13 organization of Barangay Information Officers Network (BION) and capacity...

Davao Bets Big on Coffee, Chocolate Tourism—Farmers Still Waiting

DAVAO CITY (May 6) — Davao City is expanding its popular coffee and chocolate crawl this June, banking...

BARMM’s ₱5.1B investments raise hopes—but will Sulu, Basilan, Maguindanao benefit equally?

The Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) approves 6 new investments projects worth a combined P2.6 billion projected to...

BARMM digitizes aid system to target vulnerable families—but delivery, data risks loom

COTABATO CITY (May 6) — A new digital system promising faster, fairer delivery of aid across the Bangsamoro...
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From Backyard Coop to ₱550K Enterprise: Siargao Women-Farmers Crack Success in Egg Production

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (February 14) — In a quiet barangay on Siargao Island better known for surf breaks than farm outputs, a...

Rising Prices in Caraga: What 3.3% Inflation Means for Families — and What Can Be Done

BUTUAN CITY (February 13)  — Inflation in Caraga climbed to 3.3 percent in January 2026, up from 2.6 percent in December, according to the...

P17.7 Trillion Debt Soars: Mindanao Families Feel the Pinch

COTABATO CITY / DAVAO / ZAMBOANGA  (February 5) – The Philippine government ended 2025 with a record P17.71 trillion debt, and in Mindanao, residents...

Fuel prices may jump up to ₱1.50/L next week amid global supply disruptions

MANILA (January 31) – Filipino motorists and public transport operators may face higher fuel costs next week, with diesel prices seen rising by as...

IPOPHL extends int’l patent filing assistance program 

MANILA (January 29) – The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has extended its filing assistance program for new applications under the Patent...

Davao Oriental rolls out Paleng-QR Ph Plus, bringing cashless payments closer to market vendors

DAVAO CITY (January 28) — From wet markets to small sidewalk stalls, Davao Oriental is taking a step toward a more inclusive digital economy...
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