TANZA, Cavite — The Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Training Institute CALABARZON (DA–ATI CALABARZON), led by Center Director Dr. Rolando V. Maningas, RAgr, took an active role in the two-day COFFEE FIESTA 2025 held December 3–4 at the Tanza Convention Center, reinforcing its commitment to research-based extension and industry collaboration. Organized by the Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research, Development and Extension Consortium (STAARRDEC),

CAVITE — The holiday season becomes even more festive as SM Supermalls relaunches its highly anticipated Grand Magical Christmas Parade, bringing dazzling performances and joyful cheer to malls across South Luzon. The festivities kicked off at SM City Bacoor, where shoppers were treated to lively dances, vibrant costumes, and heartwarming Christmas music that filled the mall with excitement. The Christmas celebration continues on December 6 at SM City Dasmariñas, followed by

GEN. TRIAS, Cavite — A stronger push for community resilience took center stage on November 26–27 as Grade 7 students of Luis Ferrer Sr. National High School participated in an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign on Disaster Education for Flood. The two-day program aimed to strengthen disaster preparedness among young learners through innovative, interactive, and technology-driven approaches. Organized by the Cavite Information and Advocacy – Flood Resili

Trece Martires City, Cavite — November 18, 2025. The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) CALABARZON gathered media partners, coconut farmers, and exhibitors for its Coco Fiesta Media Hour: Huntahan sa Pagniniyugan held at SM City Trece Martires. The event served as a platform to highlight ongoing programs and new initiatives aimed at revitalizing the coconut industry across the region. Mr. Bibiano C. Concibido, Jr., Regional Manager III of the Philippine Coconut Authority (

CITY OF BACOOR, Cavite (PIA) — Nearly 200 Informal Settler Families (ISFs) from several barangays in Bacoor received financial assistance and relief packs from the city government as part of its ongoing support for residents relocated from danger zones such as riverbanks and coastal areas. The distribution was facilitated through the City Housing, Urban Development & Resettlement Department (HUDRD), led by Atty. Aimee T. Neri, with Mayor Strike Revilla personally overseeing t

“May systematic na attack sa Senate.” This was Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s warning on Thursday, October 23, as various controversies continue to be thrown against a number of senators amid investigations into the flood control scandal. “Makikita n’yo ngayon in context ng flood control na talagang y’ung iba sa amin ay target talaga,” he told reporters in an interview. “Kasi nga big news. ‘Philippine senator ganito, another senator ganito, congressman ganito ga

Success doesn’t happen instantly. It is built one step, one commitment, and one brave decision at a time. For Snooky Sardan, becoming successful in their business venture wasn’t about luck, but about being hands-on, working hard every day, and never being afraid to take a significant risk. What began as a simple effort to support her family soon grew into a thriving business. Snooky grew up in Antique in a family of seven siblings with farmer parents. She graduated with a Bac

Mekeni Food Corporation proudly marked its 40th founding anniversary with the theme “40 Years, May Kwento sa Bawat Timpla,” celebrating four decades of quality, innovation, and meaningful stories shared with Filipino families. Media representatives from South Luzon gathered for the milestone event, joining company executives in honoring Mekeni’s journey from a humble family enterprise to one of the country’s most trusted and award-winning food manufacturers. Central to the ce

IMUS CITY – Mahigit 40 residente ng Bayan Luma ang lumahok sa meat processing training na isinagawa ng Office of the City Cooperatives Development Officer noong Huwebes, Nobyembre 13, 2025, sa Bayan Luma 7 Barangay Hall. Ang aktibidad ay bahagi ng patuloy na programa ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Imus para suportahan ang kabuhayan ng mga Imuseño sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng praktikal na kaalaman at karagdagang kasanayan. Pinangunahan ang pagsasanay ni Charis Geronimo, na nagba

General Trias City, Cavite — November 14, 2025 — Nearly 400 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), together with City and Municipal Links from various local government units across Cavite, gathered at the General Trias Sports Park in Santiago, General Trias City for the 2025 4Ps Family Day Celebration. This year’s theme, “Pamilya’y Matibay, sa 4Ps ay Tagumpay,” underscored the importance of strong, resilient families and the dedication of frontline wo

Bacoor City, Cavite — November 18, 2025. Healthcare workers in Bacoor enhanced their capacity to identify early signs of childhood cancer as the City Government of Bacoor, led by Mayor Strike B. Revilla through the Office of the City Health Services (OCHS), conducted a specialized training program in partnership with the I Want to Share Foundation. The activity was held at the 5th Floor of the Bacoor Legislative and Disaster Resilience Building. City Health Officer Dr. Ivy Ma

IMUS CITY – Umabot sa 98 kabataang Imuseño ang lumahok sa Book Character Costume Competition: Dressing Up and Acting Out – Year 5 na inorganisa ng City of Imus Public Library noong Nobyembre 13, 2025. Ginanap ang programa sa City of Imus Youth Center, na sinundan ng parada mula Imus Pilot Elementary School patungong City of Imus Sports Complex, kung saan idinaos ang awarding ceremony. Layunin ng aktibidad na isulong ang malikhaing pagbasa at pagpapahalaga sa literatura sa mga

The Office of the Provincial Public Employment Service Manager (OPPESM), led by Ms. Rizalie Pinpin Enero, in partnership with the local government of Cavite City under the leadership of Mayor Denver R. Chua, successfully held the Cavite Career Caravan at Montaño Hall on November 13. The event aimed to expand employment opportunities and provide essential career services to Cavite City residents. Mayor Denver R. Chua, together with Vice Mayor Raleigh Grepo Rusit and City Counc

Bacoor City — The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Bacoor gathered key partners from the private sector on Tuesday during its Meet and Greet Stakeholders Conference held at Revilla Hall, Bacoor Government Center (BGC). The event underscored the city’s continued commitment to fostering strong collaborations to expand employment opportunities for its constituents. During the program, PESO Bacoor recognized and awarded ten actively participating companies and agencies for

The PhilHealth Regional Office IV-A (PRO IV-A), under the leadership of Acting Regional Vice President Edwin M. Oriña, MD, conducted its Media Pasasalamat on November 14, 2025 at Hotel Casiana, Tagaytay City, to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of local journalists from Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon. The gathering aimed to express gratitude to members of the media who have continuously supported PRO IV-A in disseminating vital information about the various health

MPT South volunteers on the coastline of Brgy. Maliksi 1, Bacoor, Cavite Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainability by actively participating in the International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025. This global movement, held annually to protect and preserve our oceans and coastlines, sees contributing organizations and hundreds of volunteers come to collectively combat mari

TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite (PIA) – Farmers in the CALABARZON region will soon adopt modern technology to revolutionize local agricultural practices and improve local rice production. Last September 15 to 19, around 25 rice farmers from the provinces of Batangas and Cavite joined DA ATI’s training on Integrated Nutrient and Water Management (INWM). Launched by the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute (DA ATI) in CALABARZON, the three-day training inclu

IMUS CITY, Cavite — The Provincial Government of Cavite, through the Office of the Provincial Tourism Officer (OPTO) led by Ms. Elinia Imelda Rozelle Sangalang, recognized exemplary contributors to the province’s tourism growth during the Cavite Tourism Excellence Awards held on September 30 at the New Provincial Government Center. The annual ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of local government units (LGUs), tourism enterprises, and destinations that have strengthened

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday explained his vote in favor of Senate Resolution No. 144, which expressed the sense of the Senate in requesting the International Criminal Court (ICC) to place former President Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest for humanitarian considerations. The resolution, adopted on October 1, passed with 15 senators voting yes, three voting no, and two abstaining. Cayetano, one of the original authors of a similar measure filed ea

BACOOR CITY, Cavite — Promoting holistic living and self-care among its citizens, the City Government of Bacoor, under the leadership of Mayor Strike B. Revilla, officially launched the first-ever Health, Wellness, and Beauty Fair on October 4, 2025, at the 3rd floor of SM City Bacoor. The initiative, organized through the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (LEDIPO) led by Ms. Khei Javier Sanchez, in collaboration with SM City Bacoor, aims to highlight