Provincial

Sulu town declared gun-free, peace center community

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The municipality of Omar in Sulu was officially declared a gun-free area and peace center community through a resolution adopted by the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council). The Army’s…

Foreign

Business

BIR launches taxpayer service for CREATE MORE Act-registered biz

MANILA – Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza on Tuesday underscored the importance of a centralized office where registered businesses can transact their tax-related concerns to streamline processes.…

Science and Technology

DOST Rolls Out Science-Based Peace Interventions in Former MILF Camps

Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has strengthened its peacebuilding efforts in Mindanao through the delivery of science- and technology-based interventions…

DOST-NCR, PAIBA Team Up to Fast-Track AI-Driven Innovation for MSMEs 

The Department of Science and Technology–National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) and the Philippine AI Business Association (PAIBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last 21 January 2026 at the Novotel Manila…

Travel

World spotlight on Boracay, other PH destinations in 2025

MANILA – The year 2025 has set the stage for the world to rediscover the many destinations – popular and emerging – the Philippines offers, including the vibrant tropical paradise of…