BACOOR CITY, Cavite / STA. ROSA, Laguna — The PhilHealth Regional Office IV-A launched its YAKAP program for workers on May 1 in line with the celebration of Labor Day, bringing healthcare services closer to employees. The initiative was rolled out simultaneously at Main Square Mall and WalterMart Santa Rosa, led by Acting Regional Vice President Edwin M. Oriña. The YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) aims to provide workers with easier access to essential health services, inc

Senator Pia S. Cayetano expressed strong support for the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) call urging Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to defer planned tuition increases, emphasizing the need to protect Filipino families already grappling with rising costs of living. “I fully support CHED’s call for universities to hold off on tuition increases. Many families are already struggling with rising costs across the board. We must ensure that education remains accessible

Parañaque City is poised for accelerated economic growth as Mayor Edwin Olivarez expressed strong optimism following the full connectivity of the 7.7-kilometer CAVITEX C5 Link, which now provides a high-speed gateway to key business hubs in Cavite and Taguig. For Mayor Olivarez, the milestone marks the realization of a long-envisioned transformation for the city’s competitiveness. “Pangarap lang ito dati, ngayon totoo na,” the Mayor said. “The opening of the CAVITEX C5 Link S

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the distribution of government assistance in General Trias City, Cavite, while announcing plans to expand healthcare access in the province through a new Philippine General Hospital (PGH) facility. During the “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” event, Marcos said financial assistance and rice aid are being rolled out to strengthen support for communities amid rising fuel and commodity prices. Under the program, local government

MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) is inviting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to participate in its upcoming caravans and consulate activities scheduled for May 2026. These activities aim to bring SSS services closer to Filipinos abroad by providing assistance on membership, contributions, benefits, and other related concerns. SSS encouraged OFWs to check the official schedule of activities through its foreign branches and to stay updated by regularly vi

IMUS, Cavite — The City Government of Imus celebrated Solo Parent Day on April 28 at the Dimasalang Covered Court in Barangay Poblacion 4-C, with 450 registered solo parents in attendance. The activity was organized by the Office of the City Social Welfare and Development Officer led by Josephine Villanueva to recognize and support solo parents in the city. Among the highlights of the program was a mental health simulation activity conducted by Rio Gaffud-Gan, along with a le

CARMONA CITY, Cavite (PIA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IV-A continues to intensify the implementation of its Pag-Abot Program across the CALABARZON region, expanding its reach in Cavite and Rizal to assist more families and individuals in street situations (FISS). In Dasmariñas City, Cavite, 14 individuals and families were profiled in February 2026, with 11 voluntarily agreeing to receive immediate intervention. To further enhance s

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the opening of the 7.88-km Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 3, extending the expressway from Silang (Aguinaldo) to Governor’s Drive Interchange in General Trias, Cavite. The new segment is expected to further ease congestion and cut travel time between Biñan, Laguna, and Gen. Trias, Cavite, to just 26 minutes from one (1) hour, further strengthening South Luzon’s transport network. (From left to right) DOTr Secretary Giovanni Z. L

TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite — The Provincial Government of Cavite strengthened its push for digital education through the distribution of ICT equipment on April 21 at the New Provincial Government Center. The initiative was led by the Provincial Information and Communications Technology Office under Officer-in-Charge Annie Tacazon, in partnership with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, which donated the equipment to s

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Calabarzon is assisting drivers and operators in the region for the government’s Fuel Subsidy Program, following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to further support the transportation sector amid rising fuel costs. During a radio interview with the Philippine Information Agency, LTFRB Calabarzon Regional Director Rudolph

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Workers in the CALABARZON region are set to receive relief as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved a P15-P40 wage hike aimed at helping them cope with rising living costs amid the crisis brought by the tensions in the Middle East. RTWPB board secretary lawyer Rio Ariel Soriano emphasized that CALABARZON, one of the country’s major industrial hubs, hosts a large number of workers employed in manufacturing, logistics

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Workers in the CALABARZON region are set to receive relief as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved a P15-P40 wage hike aimed at helping them cope with rising living costs amid the crisis brought by the tensions in the Middle East. RTWPB board secretary lawyer Rio Ariel Soriano emphasized that CALABARZON, one of the country’s major industrial hubs, hosts a large number of workers employed in manufacturing, logistics

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday urged Filipinos and government leaders to adopt a stronger culture of preparation, warning that repeated lapses in planning continue to leave the country exposed to rising costs and global disruptions. Speaking during his “CIA 365 with Kuya Alan” Facebook Live on April 8, Cayetano said preparation must go hand in hand with purpose and planning, especially as external pressures such as oil supply shocks begin to affect th

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is urging taxpayers to file their income tax returns (ITRs) early as the April 15 deadline approaches, stressing that penalties can be avoided amid economic hardships. In an interview with the Philippine Information Agency, BIR Revenue District Office (RDO) 056 Calamba City, Laguna Assistant Revenue District Officer Marlon Cabance stressed the importance of early filing to avoid penalties imposed on late submis

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IV-A has started the distribution of cash relief assistance to more than 24,000 tricycle drivers across 13 payout sites in the Calabarzon region on Wednesday, April 8. According to Joseph Arceo, DSWD IV-A’s regional information officer, the assistance provided under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, aims to support public utility vehicle (PUV) driv

SM Supermalls is strengthening its commitment to environmental sustainability through a new partnership with global cleantech company Sparklo. Expanding the reach of the SM Green Movement and the SM Green Recycling Machine (GRM) program, the partnership aims to make recycling more accessible, convenient, and rewarding for participating customers through SM malls nationwide. The collaboration introduces Sparklo’s reverse vending machine technology in the Philippines for the fi

MANILA — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has assured members that all frontline and hospital-based services will continue operating on a regular five-day schedule even as the agency implements adjusted work arrangements for select administrative and back-office personnel starting March 9, 2026. Under the new arrangement, administrative and back-office personnel will observe a compressed onsite schedule from Monday to Thursday with a 10-hour workday, w

MAGALLANES, Cavite — The Municipality of Magallanes celebrated its 110th Founding Anniversary and Muscovado Festival on March 12, 2026, highlighting the town’s rich agricultural heritage and community spirit. This year’s celebration carried the theme “Payak na Pinagmulan, Maunlad at Maningning na Pamayanan,” reflecting the municipality’s journey from humble beginnings to a progressive and vibrant community. One of the highlights of the morning program was the Muscovado Festiv

At her stall in Puerto Princesa Public Market, Palawan, Wilma Nicolas, a 69-year-old proud CARD SME client, runs a smoked fish business she has nurtured over decades with hard work and community support. At 69, Wilma Nicolas, a widow and mother of five, has spent her life working hard for her family. Her journey began in Bataan before relocating to Palawan with her grandmother and parents, believing the island would give them better opportunities to start over. Wilma started

Mekeni Food Corporation celebrated four decades of success with a grand employee Thanksgiving on February 28, 2026, gathering more than 1,400 employees at the Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga in a heartfelt tribute to the people who have built the company over the past 40 years. With the theme “Pasasalamat: Apat na Dekadang Kwento sa Bawat Timpla,” the celebration honored the dedication, resilience, and shared stories of the Mekeni workforce, recognizin