Friday, February 20, 2026
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SPOTLIGHT

Tala Champions Digital Financial Inclusion For The Global Majority By Turning Access To Opportunities For Growth

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Usage remains the biggest barrier in global finance, with only 24 percent of adults in emerging economies accessing formal credit.

FTTM And The Moment Memes Stopped Being Just Jokes

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For Mark Anicas, influence becomes real when public officials feel the need to respond, clarify, or address online discussions. #PAGEONESpotlight_MarkAnicas #PAGEONESpotlight_FTTM #PAGEONESpotlight_FollowTheTrendMovement

PAGEONE Group Executives Named Jurors For Prestigious Asia Pacific Stevie Awards

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Four PAGEONE Group executives join the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards jury, highlighting rising Philippine leadership in global communications.

FTTM’s Process: How Fast-Moving Content Meets Careful Precision

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FTTM’s humor may feel instinctive online, but behind each post is a disciplined system built on listening, verification, and responsibility, ensuring speed never comes at the cost of context or care. #PAGEONESpotlight_MarkAnicas #PAGEONESpotlight_FTTM #PAGEONESpotlight_FollowTheTrendMovement

Ilocos Norte’s Largest Agri-Trading Center Set For March Dry Run

Aabot na sa 100 porsiyento ang konstruksyon ng unang malaking agricultural trading center sa lalawigan.

Fasting, Prayer, Charity Mark Start Of Ramadan In BARMM

Pag-aayuno, panalangin at pagtulong sa kapwa ang tampok sa unang araw ng Ramadan sa BARMM.

Negros Occidental’s ‘Bigasan Ng Bayan’ Sells More PHP20 Rice

Pinapalawak ng irrigators’ group ang suplay ng subsidized rice para sa komunidad.

Salt Research, Innovation Hub Opens In Pangasinan

Magbibigay ang hub ng mga materyales at datos para sa pag-unlad ng industriya ng asin.

DOST To Launch Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation Hub

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Pinagtitibay ng ahensya ang papel nito sa pagsusulong ng makabagong teknolohiya.

President Marcos, Japan Delegates To Tackle New Opportunities In Joint Meeting

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Tatalakayin sa pagpupulong ang mas malalim na economic partnerships ng Pilipinas at Japan.

Entertainment

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Angeles

DHSUD: More Beneficiaries Get Units Under Extended 4PH Program

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PBBM Breaks Ground On 1st Agri-Machinery Complex In Cabanatuan

Layunin ng proyekto na bawasan ang pag-asa sa imported machinery at suportahan ang lokal na agrikultura.

PAGCOR Backs WSL Challenger Series To Boost Philippine Sports Tourism

Tinitingnan ng ahensya ang event bilang inspirasyon para sa mas maraming kabataang Pilipino na pumasok sa competitive surfing at outdoor sports.

DSWD To Prioritize Cash Aid For Houses ‘Significantly’ Damaged By Uwan

Ang financial assistance ay makatutulong sa mga residente na unti-unting maibalik ang kanilang kabuhayan at seguridad sa tirahan.

Road Restoration, Aid Delivery Ongoing In Typhoon-Hit Aurora

Patuloy namang nagbibigay ng fuel at heavy equipment support ang DPWH upang mapabilis ang road clearing operations.

Bacolod

Negros Occidental’s ‘Bigasan Ng Bayan’ Sells More PHP20 Rice

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Prelate Highlights Lent As Opportunity For Repentance, Conversion

Ayon kay Bishop Cortes, panahon ang Lent para sa pagninilay at mas malalim na ugnayan sa Panginoon.

Bacolaodiat Festival 2026 Opens With Temple Prayers, Lights

Sinalubong ng lungsod ang Year of the Fire Horse sa pagbubukas ng ika-21 edisyon ng Bacolaodiat Festival.

Bacolod Tourist Arrivals Up 4.8 Percent, PHP6.5 Billion Tourism Receipts In 2025

Umabot sa PHP6.5 bilyon ang kita ng turismo ng Bacolod matapos ang pagtaas ng bilang ng mga bisita noong 2025.

La Carlota City Releases Office Of The President, LGU Cash Aid To 2.3K Tino-Hit Families

Mahigit dalawang libong benepisyaryo ang tumanggap ng tulong mula sa Office of the President.

BAGUIO

Rice Dryer Gives Kalinga Farmers Hope For Better Income

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DA Completes PHP99 Million Building For CAR’s Integrated Laboratory

Maaaring magsumite ng testing requests ang mga magsasaka sa pamamagitan ng kanilang LGU.

Filipino-Chinese Community Fetes Baguio’s Support To Chinese New Year Events

Kinilala ng Filipino-Chinese community ang pakikiisa ng lungsod sa institutionalized Chinese New Year events.

Cheaper Artificial Flowers Gaining Popularity As Valentine’s Day Nears

Sa Benguet, kapansin-pansin ang pagdami ng bumibili ng artificial blooms habang papalapit ang Pebrero 14.

Construction Of Agro-Processing Centers In All Provinces Pushed

Layunin ng panukala na pabilisin ang construction ng agro-processing facilities sa buong bansa.

Batangas

Laguna-Based Hospital Eyes Expansion, Acquisition Of New Facilities

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DepEd: Leasing Program Brings Immediate Relief From Classroom Shortage

Sa pamamagitan ng leased classrooms, nababawasan ang class size at napapabuti ang learning environment sa mga apektadong paaralan.

PBBM’s Expanded 4PH Starts Turnover Of Horizontal Housing Projects

Layunin ng horizontal housing ng 4PH na magbigay ng mas praktikal na pabahay sa mga lalawigan.

DepEd Turns Over 4-Story Classroom Building In Cavite

Nadagdagan ng 16 classrooms ang Santiago Elementary School matapos ang bagong gusali mula sa DepEd.

BJMP Brooke’s Point Conducts Coastal Clean-Up Drive In Palawan

Isinagawa ng BJMP Brooke’s Point District Jail ang coastal clean-up sa Balacan Shore bilang bahagi ng community engagement efforts.

Cagayan de Oro

Fasting, Prayer, Charity Mark Start Of Ramadan In BARMM

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26 Honor Graduates Receive Cash Awards From Dinagat Province

Nagbigay ng cash assistance ang Dinagat province bilang pagkilala sa tagumpay ng mga mag-aaral.

MinDA Backs President Marcos Directive To Accelerate Regional Projects

Kinumpirma ng MinDA ang pakikiisa nito sa utos ng Pangulo na paigtingin ang implementasyon ng regional priority projects.

Dinagat Islands Opens PHP10.8 Million Infra Projects

Pinangunahan ng mga opisyal ang inauguration ng PHP10.8 milyong halaga ng proyekto sa lalawigan.

Basilan’s PHP5.3 Million Solar Power Project Gets Green Light

Isinulong ng Basilan ang renewable energy project para sa mas episyenteng serbisyo publiko.

CEBU

Northern Samar Launches First Major Archaeological Study Since 1960s

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ASEAN Travel Exchange In Cebu Yields PHP1.4 Billion In Initial Sales Leads

Nagbigay ng bagong oportunidad ang TRAVEX para sa long-term growth ng mga destinasyon at komunidad.

TESDA, Land Bank Digitize Scholarship Payouts In Leyte

Pinatitibay ng TESDA at Land Bank ang financial inclusion sa Leyte sa pamamagitan ng mas maaasahan at secure na electronic fund transfers para sa mga scholar.

DOT Advances Mountain-Based Tourism In Northern Samar

Ipinapakita ng hakbang ng DOT ang pangako sa responsableng turismo na inuuna ang kaligtasan ng mga bisita at komunidad.

French Luxury Cruise Line Checks Eastern Visayas For 2027–2028 Season

Sa pamamagitan ng luxury cruise visits, mas napapalawak ang exposure ng Eastern Visayas sa high-value international travelers.

DAVAO

Davao De Oro’s Bulawan Festival To Spotlight Tourism, Investment

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BBMS Platform Streamlines DSWD Client Verification In Davao

Mahigit 66,802 kliyente na ang naserbisyuhan ng online platform mula nang ito’y ipatupad noong Nobyembre.

DHSUD: 7K 4PH Units To Benefit General Santos Working Class

Ang 4PH Program ay magdadala ng 7,000 socialized housing units para sa mga benepisyaryo sa General Santos.

PhilHealth-Davao Pays PHP447 Million YAKAP Claims In 2025

Sa patuloy na pagtaas ng YAKAP utilization, mas nagiging sentro ang prevention sa regional health strategy ng PhilHealth-Davao.

DSWD-11 Targets 100 Beneficiaries For Street Outreach Program

Binigyang-diin ng DSWD-11 na mahalaga ang maagang intervention upang maiwasan ang paglala ng kahirapan at panganib sa mga lansangan.

DAGUPAN

Ilocos Norte’s Largest Agri-Trading Center Set For March Dry Run

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Salt Research, Innovation Hub Opens In Pangasinan

Magbibigay ang hub ng mga materyales at datos para sa pag-unlad ng industriya ng asin.

DAR Continues Solar-Irrigation Projects In Ilocos Norte

Mas pinalalawak ng DAR ang solar irrigation projects para sa mga magsasaka sa lalawigan.

DSWD’s ‘Tara, Basa!’ To Benefit 3K Youths In Ilocos Region

Aabot sa 3,000 kabataan ang sasailalim sa DSWD tutoring initiative ngayong taon.

Manaoag Prepares For Our Lady Of The Rosary Centennial Coronation

Mas pinaigting ang koordinasyon ng pamahalaan at simbahan para sa maayos na pagdiriwang.

ILOILO

Iloilo Eyes To Utilize PHP500 Million SEF Savings For Classroom Projects

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KALAHI PHP580 Million Sub-Projects To Benefit 10 LGUs In Western Visayas

Inaprubahan ang PHP580 milyong halaga ng sub-projects para sa piling LGUs sa Western Visayas.

2026 Paraw Regatta Festival Searches For Best Tasting Lechon

Hindi lang visual feast ang handog ng festival, kundi pati masarap na lechon para sa mga manonood.

PhilHealth Disburses PHP14.8 Billion In Claims In Western Visayas In 2025

Pinapalakas ng PhilHealth-6 ang claims settlement sa pamamagitan ng malaking disbursement sa rehiyon.

PhilHealth Western Visayas Launches GAMOT Program In Antique

Isang hakbang para sa mas abot-kayang outpatient care ang paglulunsad ng GAMOT Program sa Antique.

NAGA

PHSA Calls On Future Art Leaders For Audition As Government Scholars

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Minimum Wage Earners In Masbate Avail Of ‘Benteng Bigas’ Program

Sa pamamagitan ng Benteng Bigas Meron Na, nabigyan ng abot-kayang bigas ang mga manggagawa sa Masbate.

Shear Line-Affected Families In Bicol Receive Food Packs

Nagpatuloy ang relief distribution ng DSWD-5 sa Bicol upang maibsan ang epekto ng shear line sa mga pamilyang nasalanta.

10-Story Bicol Legacy Hospital Set For 2027-28 Completion

Ang hospital project ay nakikitang mahalagang investment para sa mas episyente at future-ready na regional healthcare system.

DOH-Bicol Urges Public To Donate Amid Rising Blood Demand

Ipinapaalala ng DOH-Bicol na ligtas at organisado ang blood donation activities sa mga accredited facilities.

Olongapo

Over 1K Security Deployed For 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree

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PAGASA To Build Doppler Radar Station In Bataan

Ang bagong Doppler station sa Bataan ay tutulong sa mas maagang pagtukoy ng bagyo at malalakas na ulan.

President Marcos: Lessons Of Past Must Guide The Future

Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Marcos ang paggunita ng Araw ng Kagitingan, pinapaalala ang mga aral na dapat dalhin sa hinaharap ng bansa.

Sweden, Philippines Launch Strategic Partnership For Cancer Care

Pagsasama para sa kaunlaran! Nakipagtulungan ang Sweden sa Pilipinas sa pangangalaga sa kanser sa Bataan.

Philippines, South Korea To Start Feasibility Study On Bataan Nuke Plant Next Year

Nakipagtulungan ang Pilipinas sa South Korea upang suriin ang potensyal ng Bataan Nuclear Power Plant simula sa Enero 2025.
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National

Meta To Shut Down Messenger.com Website By April 2026

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Starting April 2026, Messenger.com will no longer support messaging and will automatically redirect desktop users to Facebook’s integrated messages platform.
National

Sara Duterte Confirms Run For President, Cites Corruption And Policy Failures

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In a speech, Duterte criticized the administration and confirmed her presidential bid.
Cebu

Northern Samar Launches First Major Archaeological Study Since 1960s

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Magsisimula ang komprehensibong archaeological initiative sa Northern Samar bilang kauna-unahan sa loob ng ilang dekada.
Dagupan

Ilocos Norte’s Largest Agri-Trading Center Set For March Dry Run

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Aabot na sa 100 porsiyento ang konstruksyon ng unang malaking agricultural trading center sa lalawigan.
Cagayan De Oro

Fasting, Prayer, Charity Mark Start Of Ramadan In BARMM

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Pag-aayuno, panalangin at pagtulong sa kapwa ang tampok sa unang araw ng Ramadan sa BARMM.
Bacolod

Negros Occidental’s ‘Bigasan Ng Bayan’ Sells More PHP20 Rice

Metropolitan.ph
Pinapalawak ng irrigators’ group ang suplay ng subsidized rice para sa komunidad.
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