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Reaching The Philippines’ Last Mile: Private Sector Innovation To Bridge The Financial Inclusion Gap

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63 Surigao Workers Get PHP1.4 Million In Claims Thru DOLE Mediation

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‘Farmers Day’ Highlights Government Interventions For Agri Sector

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Reaching The Philippines’ Last Mile: Private Sector Innovation To Bridge The Financial Inclusion Gap

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Closing the financial inclusion gap requires more than connectivity, it demands solutions that enable consistent and meaningful digital participation.

Project Duo Integrated Communications Recognized Among The Philippines’ Best Workplaces

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Project Duo’s latest workplace recognition reflects how strong culture continues to shape both its creative output and client partnerships.

The Weight Behind Every Feature On When In Manila

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A simple restaurant mention turning into full bookings revealed how digital platforms can shape offline realities, forcing a shift from sharing to careful decision-making.

ASUS Launches Zenbook DUO (2026) And Zenbook S14 (2026) In The Philippines With Price And Availability; Zenbook A16 Unveiled

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ASUS expands its premium lineup with new AI-powered Zenbook laptops designed for modern productivity and mobility.

PBBM Turns Over Ambulances To Boost Isabela Health Services

Residents are expected to benefit from improved emergency medical services in the province.

CHED Scholarship Caravan Targets Over 40K 4Ps Students In Bicol

CHED is strengthening inclusive education by reaching out to more 4Ps beneficiaries.

President Marcos Inspects Isabela Agri Facilities To Cut Post-Harvest Losses

The facilities are expected to reduce waste and enhance productivity in the farming sector.

No Rate Hikes For Accommodations, Tours In Ilocos Norte

Tourism stakeholders are maintaining stable prices to support travelers and sustain visitor interest.

Baguio Health Office Improves Referral System Under UHC Law

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The city is onboarding private hospitals to expand its healthcare provider network.

DOH Deploys 290 Doctors To Barrios To Close Healthcare Gap In GIDAs

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The move marks the largest deployment under the Doctors to the Barrios program.

Entertainment

KD Bares His Heart In Self-Titled Debut Album

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Delinquent Society’s “Certified” Is A Statement Of Pride, Origins, And Success

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iWant Spotlights Filipino Pride In New Limited Series, “Gamechangers;” Features EJ Obiena In Pilot Episode

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Zack Tabudlo Explores Modern Panliligaw In New Single “Tunay”

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BINI Drops Back-To-Back Singles “Unang Kilig,” “Honey Honey”

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Angeles

DENR Leads Rescue, Release Of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle In Aurora

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APECO Pushes Pacific Port Development Amid Global Trade Risks

Layunin ng APECO na gawing strategic gateway ang Aurora sa pamamagitan ng Pacific-facing international port.

Over 283k Of Trash Collected In Dipaculao Village Beach Cleanup

Halos 100 kalahok ang nakiisa sa beach cleanup sa Dipaculao na nagtanggal ng higit 283 kilo ng basura sa baybayin at mga bakanteng lote.

PBBM Says Education An Admin Priority As Nearly 2K Teachers Promoted

Bahagi ng education reforms ang pagpapatupad ng ECP upang magbigay ng mas malinaw na career path sa mga guro.

DHSUD: More Beneficiaries Get Units Under Extended 4PH Program

Nakatanggap ng modernong housing units ang mga benepisyaryo ng 4PH matapos ang project inauguration.

Bacolod

Bacolod City Convenes Promotions Body To Drive MICE Sector Growth

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NHA Turns Over 104 Housing Units At Bacolod MassKara Village

Nakatanggap ng bagong bahay ang mga benepisyaryo sa MassKara Village sa ilalim ng housing project ng NHA.

Negros Occidental Offers 7 Signature Culture Hub Tours

Layunin ng mga culture hub tours na mapalakas ang turismo at maipakilala ang natatanging identidad ng Negros.

DSWD Completes Typhoon Tino Cash Aid Payout In 3 Negros Occidental LGUs

Matagumpay na naipamahagi ng DSWD ang emergency cash assistance sa mga pamilyang nasalanta ng Bagyong Tino.

Negros Oriental City Offers Free Rides To Transport Farm Products Amid Fuel Woes

Tinutulungan ng Guihulngan City ang mga magsasaka sa pamamagitan ng free rides para sa kanilang ani papunta sa city proper.

BAGUIO

PBBM Turns Over Ambulances To Boost Isabela Health Services

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President Marcos Inspects Isabela Agri Facilities To Cut Post-Harvest Losses

The facilities are expected to reduce waste and enhance productivity in the farming sector.

Baguio Health Office Improves Referral System Under UHC Law

The city is onboarding private hospitals to expand its healthcare provider network.

Baguio Rice Retailers Assure Stable Supply, Prices Amid Oil Crisis

Pinapanatili ng mga retailers ang sapat na buffer stock upang masigurong tuloy-tuloy ang supply sa lungsod.

Baguio-Benguet Imam Urges Muslims To Uphold Meaning Of Ramadan

Pinayuhan ang mga Muslim na panatilihin ang mga pagpapahalaga ng Ramadan sa kanilang araw-araw na buhay.

Batangas

DA Boosts Post-Harvest Investment With PHP67 Million RPS In Palawan

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DOH, Partners Launch Women’s Wellness Center At Rizal Medical Center

Nagbukas ang DOH ng bagong pasilidad na tututok sa preventive at holistic care para sa kalusugan ng kababaihan.

PDLs In Marinduque Turn Waste Into Sustainable Opportunities

The skills training program teaches PDLs how to create useful products from recycled waste.

50 PDLs Complete Agri Training In Oriental Mindoro Town

Isang mahalagang hakbang sa rehabilitation program ang pagtatapos ng 50 PDL sa agri training sa Oriental Mindoro.

PCG, BJMP Join Mangrove Planting In Palawan Village

Bahagi ng adbokasiya sa kalikasan ang ginawang mangrove planting ng PCG at BJMP sa isang barangay sa Taytay.

Cagayan de Oro

63 Surigao Workers Get PHP1.4 Million In Claims Thru DOLE Mediation

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100K Beneficiaries Qualify For BBM Serbisyo In Caraga

Layunin ng programa na mapabilis ang serbisyo at masigurong ang tulong ay mapupunta sa tamang benepisyaryo.

Dinagat Acquires PHP9 Million Emergency Vehicle For Disaster Response

Pinahusay ng lokal na pamahalaan ang kanilang disaster management capability sa pamamagitan ng modernong sasakyan.

166 Turtle Hatchlings Released To Sea In Agusan Del Norte

Sa Barangay Manapa, pinakawalan ang mga hatchlings upang mapalakas ang populasyon ng pawikan sa karagatan.

Japan Inks PHP18 Million Grant To Support Peace Education In Mindanao

Suportado ng Japanese government ang edukasyon sa Mindanao sa pamamagitan ng PHP18 milyong development grant.

CEBU

DSWD Livelihood Program Transforms Eastern Samar Women Into Entrepreneurs

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National Museum Highlights Laoang Islets’ Role In Ancient Trade

Binibigyang-diin ang historical significance ng Laoang islets sa pag-unlad ng kalakalan sa rehiyon noong unang panahon.

Samar Provincial Hospital Opens Free Dialysis Center

Layunin ng bagong pasilidad na mapagaan ang gastusin ng mga pasyente sa Samar na sumasailalim sa dialysis treatments.

PCSO Delivers 12 Ventilators To 5 Bohol Hospitals

Makikinabang ang mga ospital sa Bohol sa bagong ventilators na magpapalakas ng kanilang medical capacity.

National Museum Launches Archaeological Survey In Northern Samar

Pinangunahan ng National Museum ang pag-aaral sa iba’t ibang bayan sa Northern Samar para sa archaeological discoveries.

DAVAO

North Cotabato Agro-Industrial Park, Airport Touted As ‘Game-Changers’

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Davao Del Norte Exec Bares Plan To Buy Oil From Neighboring Malaysia

Layunin ng hakbang na mabawasan ang epekto ng global oil price hikes sa mga residente ng Davao del Norte.

DENR-12 Plants Close To 1.5K Trees For International Day Of Forests

Pinangunahan ng DENR-12 ang tree planting activity kung saan mahigit 1,479 seedlings ang itinanim sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng rehiyon.

Sultan Kudarat’s PHP100 Million Riverbank Protection Project Nears Completion

Ayon sa DPWH, makikinabang ang mga magsasaka at commuter sa mas maayos at ligtas na daloy ng transportasyon.

Davao Residents Get Access To 75 Outpatient Meds Under GAMOT

Layunin ng GAMOT program na gawing mas accessible ang mga gamot para sa outpatient treatment.

DAGUPAN

No Rate Hikes For Accommodations, Tours In Ilocos Norte

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Ilocos Garlic Sustains ‘White Gold’ Philippine Tag

Known for its distinct flavor, Ilocos garlic is highly valued in the local and national market.

TESDA Opens PHP38 Million Training Hub In Ilocos Norte

Inilunsad ang bagong TESDA training center na magbibigay ng mas maraming oportunidad sa skills development sa Ilocos Norte.

Ilocos Teachers Hail New Career Progression Law

Tiniyak ng bagong batas ang mas malinaw na advancement path para sa mga guro sa pampublikong paaralan.

PCSO Brings NASA-Tested Portable AI X-Ray Technology To Batanes

Layunin ng PCSO na mapabuti ang healthcare access sa Batanes sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng AI-assisted at portable X-ray technology.

ILOILO

‘Farmers Day’ Highlights Government Interventions For Agri Sector

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Iloilo City Lawmaker Wants Kadiwa Strengthened

Hiniling ang mas malawak na implementasyon ng Kadiwa upang mas maraming komunidad ang makinabang.

Western Visayas Athletes Eye Better Showing In 2026 Palaro

Inaasahan ang mas mataas na antas ng performance mula sa Western Visayas athletes sa darating na 2026 Palaro.

Iloilo Opens TESDA-Accredited Training Center In District Jail

Inilunsad ang training center sa BJMP Iloilo upang palakasin ang rehabilitation at skills development ng mga PDL.

Iloilo Farmers’ Coop Gets PHP7.9 Million Agri Boost

Ipinagkaloob ng Iloilo agriculture office ang warehouse facility upang mapalakas ang storage at distribusyon ng ani.

NAGA

CHED Scholarship Caravan Targets Over 40K 4Ps Students In Bicol

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Camarines Sur Farmers Thank PBBM For Solar-Powered Irrigation System

Pinuri ng mga magsasaka ang solar irrigation system na inaasahang magpapalakas ng produksyon ng palay sa lugar.

Fruits, Veggies Processing Plant To Cut Post-Harvest Losses In Camarines Sur

Layunin ng planta na mapahaba ang shelf life ng mga prutas at gulay at mapataas ang kita ng mga magsasaka.

DOT Reminds Tourists To Use Accredited Services, Operators In Bicol

Pinapayuhan ang mga turista na pumili ng lehitimong service providers para sa mas maayos na paglalakbay sa Bicol.

Faith, Flavor Shape Albayano’s Lenten Table

Nagiging sentro ng tradisyon at pananampalataya ang Lenten table ng mga Albayanos sa bawat pagdiriwang ng Holy Week.

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Spotlight

Reaching The Philippines’ Last Mile: Private Sector Innovation To Bridge The Financial Inclusion Gap

March 27, 2026

Closing the financial inclusion gap requires more than connectivity, it demands solutions that enable consistent and meaningful digital participation.

Cagayan De Oro