CARMONA, Cavite — NanoForge Solutions Inc. has officially begun operations following the inauguration of its $1.2-million air filter manufacturing facility in Carmona, Cavite, marking a significant addition to the country’s high-value manufacturing sector. Speaking during the inauguration, NanoForge co-founder Victor Aliwalas said the new facility is designed to deliver safe and clean indoor air through the production of world-class air filter products. He noted that the inve

BACOOR CITY, Cavite — The City Government of Bacoor formally inaugurated the Bacoor Heroes Tower on January 15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the city’s continuing efforts to preserve local history and honor the bravery of its people. Led by Mayor Strike Revilla, the inauguration ceremony was held at Bacoor Freedom Park, a site formerly known as Mabolo Plaza that has long served as a historic and cultural gathering place for Bacooreños. The newly unveiled monument

GENERAL MARIANO ALVAREZ, Cavite — Patuloy na pinalalakas ng Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC) ang paghahatid ng serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga komunidad matapos magsagawa ng panibagong medical at dental mission sa Barangay San Gabriel noong Enero 14. Sa isinagawang aktibidad, umabot sa 502 residente ang nabigyan ng libreng serbisyong medikal, kabilang ang medical consultation, dental services, at iba’t ibang diagnostic procedures tulad ng fasting blood sugar test, ECG,

QUEZON CITY — Inanunsyo ng PhilHealth ang pagpapalawig ng deadline ng aplikasyon para sa mga nais maging YAKAP Clinics at GAMOT Package Providers para sa Calendar Year 2026. Ayon sa ahensya, ang huling araw ng pagsusumite ng aplikasyon ay sa Enero 30, 2026 (Biyernes). Hinikayat ang mga healthcare providers na agad nang magsumite ng kanilang mga kinakailangang dokumento upang maiwasan ang anumang abala sa kanilang accreditation. Binigyang-diin din ng PhilHealth na ang mga apl

Silang, Cavite — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cavite, in partnership with Acienda Designer Outlet, is set to stage Cavitienda 3.0, a four-day market and lifestyle event showcasing Cavite’s vibrant micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from February 14 to 17, 2026 at the West Plaza, Acienda Designer Outlet in Silang, Cavite. Designed as both a shopping destination and a cultural experience, Cavitienda 3.0 invites the public to celebrate love, creativity,

Rising before dawn to prepare nets, enduring long days at sea, and stretching each day’s catch to feed the family, Francisca Pasayon, a 57-year-old mother of three from Mahinog, Camiguin Island, grew up in a household where fishing was not just a livelihood but a way of life. She has learned early on that survival often comes from perseverance and unity. As a young girl, she spent her days by her mother’s side, selling freshly caught fish that her father brought home from the

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Saturday affirmed the life purpose of over 100 orphans from the Baguio City-based Bethesda Ministries International Philippines who visited the City of Taguig. “May future ka. Hindi ka aksidente. Kasi sa mundong ito, gusto ng demonyo, maniwala tayo na aksidente lang tayo at hindi tayo importante. Pero hindi po totoo iyon,” the senator told the youth, citing a verse in Jeremiah of God’s plans for them to give them hope and a futur

INDANG, Cavite — May magandang balita para sa mga maliliit na negosyante sa Bayan ng Indang matapos ipatupad ng pamahalaang bayan ang waiver ng Mayor’s Permit Fee para sa mga may-ari ng sari-sari store na may puhunan na P50,000 pababa. Ito ay alinsunod sa Municipal Ordinance No. 360 s. 2025, na inaprubahan ng Sangguniang Bayan noong Disyembre 15, 2025, bilang bahagi ng pagsisikap ng lokal na pamahalaan na suportahan at palakasin ang sektor ng maliliit na negosyo sa bayan. Ga

BATANGAS / CAVITE — A total of 141 newborn babies from Cavite and Batangas recently benefited from free newborn screening services through a joint initiative of the GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Department of Health (DOH) CALABARZON. The activity highlighted the importance of early detection of life-threatening conditions among infants, as underscored in a recent report aired on 24 Oras. One such case is that of seven-year-old Klein from Cavite, whose condition was discovered

The DA-Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) CALABARZON officially kicked off its 39th Founding Anniversary Celebration today, marking nearly four decades of commitment to agricultural excellence under the theme “Loyalty in Action: Driving Agricultural Excellence through Service and Accountability.” The weeklong celebration, running until January 23, recognizes employee contributions while promoting collaboration, wellness, and innovation in agriculture. The opening day bega

PORAC, Pampanga (December 12–13, 2025) — Mekeni Food Corporation reinforced its commitment to community health and inclusive development as it actively supported the Hospital on Wheels (HOW) medical mission that served more than 1,000 patients at the Jose Songco Lapid Gymnasium in Barangay Cangatba, Porac, Pampanga. The two-day mission delivered free medical, surgical, dental, and vision screening services to residents, with a strong focus on reaching indigenous peoples (IPs)

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday urged the government to assure Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa of his rights and due process amid reports of his impending arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Napaka-importante kasi na may sistema tayo ng hustisya sa bansa at ang korte ang nakakasakop… Ang gobyerno dapat ina-assure si Senator Bato na merong proseso,” he told reporters on the sidelines of the December 2 plenary session. Cayetano was respondin

McDonald’s Philippines continued its expansion in Cavite with the opening of a new store in Barangay Aniban, Bacoor City, on December 9, 2025, bringing added convenience and dining options to residents and motorists in the area. The opening of the Aniban branch underscores McDonald’s ongoing commitment to serving growing communities by providing accessible, fast, and quality food service. Strategically located along a busy stretch in Bacoor, the new store is expected to cater

The newly opened BestHealth Clinics and Diagnostic Center of CARD-PCPD Medical Center Inc., along with its emergency ambulance in Brgy. San Antonio 1, San Pablo City, Laguna. CARD-PCPD Medical Center Inc. President Dr. Roderick Belen (top line, right) with the nurses and staff of BestHealth Clinics and Diagnostic Center inside the newly opened clinic. CARD-PCPD Medical Center Inc., a new institution of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) in partnership with the

The SM Holiday Job Fair + Skills e-Hub officially opens at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall with national and local leaders in attendance. PASAY CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of Filipinos explored new career opportunities today as the SM Holiday Job Fair + Skills e-Hub opened at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, in partnership with the Office of the President, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Private Sector

QUEZON CITY — The Social Security System (SSS) capped off 2025 with the implementation of its Emergency Loan Program (ELP), marking a year of major reforms and expanded services that strengthened social protection for millions of Filipino workers and pensioners. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph Montes De Claro said 2025 marked a turning point for the state-run pension fund, citing reforms that delivered improved benefits, faster services, and wider cove

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IV-A continues to reinforce its commitment to empowering Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) households by widening access to education, employment, and healthcare services through strategic partnerships across the CALABARZON region. On December 15, 2025, the regional office entered into new partnership agreements with five institutions from the education, training, and health s

LAUREL, Batangas (PIA) — In its continued effort to inspire local government-led initiatives, particularly among barangays to keep waterways and water bodies clean and trash-free, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region IV-A gave honors for cleanup efforts during the Gawad Taga-Ilog (GTI) Awarding Ceremony on December 19. According to DENR-EMB Regional Director Robert Angelo Metin, the program aims to enhance wate

TAGKAWAYAN, Quezon – Maraming pangarap at kabuhayan ang nahinto dahil sa pandemya mula 2020 hanggang 2022, ngunit para kay Camille Diana Maralit, isang kabataang magsasaka mula sa Tagkawayan, ito ang naging simula ng bagong oportunidad. Nagsimula si Camille sa simpleng pagtatanim ng gulay sa mga lumang bote at paso sa kanilang bakuran, na aniya’y “trial and error” lamang. Kalaunan, sinubukan din niya ang pagtatanim ng kabute at pag-aalaga ng manok at baboy, hanggang sa mapagt

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — Pinangunahan ng City Government of Calamba katuwang ang National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) ang paggunita sa ika-129 anibersaryo ng kabayanihan ng pambansang bayani na si Dr. Jose Rizal bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Rizal Day noong Disyembre 30. Isinagawa ang komemorasyon sa temang “Rizal: Sa Pagbangon ng mga Mamamayan: Aral at Diwa Mo ang Tunay na Gabay,” na nagbibigay-diin sa mga aral, prinsipyo, at ambag ni Rizal sa kasaysayan