Provincial

PCG on high alert as passenger influx for holiday soars

LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol (PCG-5) is expecting an influx of about 185,000 passengers in various ports in the region as it carries out maritime safety measures…

Foreign

Business

Entrpreneures more upbeat in Q4 2025

MANILA – The seasonal uptick in demand during the Christmas season boosted investors’ confidence, resulting in a jump in the overall business confidence, contrary to the situation among consumers. Results of…

Science and Technology

DOST Ilocos Region Deepens its Advocacy for a VAW-Free Philippines Through “ Orange your Icon” Event

Moving the region closer to a truly VAW-free community, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) once again showed its strong and continued support for the…

Weavers Manifesto cries for respect, support for Philippine weaves, denounces machine replicas, printed substitutes

The growing popularity of traditional handloom-woven textiles has placed Filipino weavers at a critical crossroads. Their designs, heritage, and livelihoods are increasingly threatened not only by printed and machine-made replicas…

Travel

Jetstar Airways to improve PH-Australia air link

Travel between the Philippines and Australia is expected to improve further with the recent launch of Jetstar Airways’ direct flights between Perth and Manila on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino…