Visayas

The Department of Social Welfare and Development provides PHP100,000 cash gifts to 36 centenarians in Eastern Visayas as part of the government’s recognition and support.

Negros Oriental Governor boosts its disaster response with resource augmentation in preparation for National Disaster Resilience Month.

Over 4,000 farmers in Bago City receive PHP21.39 million cash aid to combat financial losses amidst the challenges faced by the rice industry.

The Department of Trade and Industry in Iloilo advocates affordable hablon products and seeks innovations for mass production.

Antique to become a weaving hub with its new PHP2 Million Weaving Center in San Remigio aims to revitalize the handloom weaving industry in the Western Visayas region.

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama sets a goal to transform the city into a Singapore-like development, despite skeptics questioning its feasibility.

A water district in Antique prepares for El Niño impact by establishing a new pumping station, expecting increased demand and urging conservation.

Iloilo City implements a lifeline subsidy program, offering discounts on electricity consumption to eligible 4Ps members and marginalized sectors.

The Panay River dredging project kicks off to tackle flooding issues in Capiz in compliance with the ongoing development plans in the province.

Groundbreaking ceremony held for PHP17.8-million evacuation center on Olango Island to provide shelter during calamities.