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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The Department of Information and Communications Technology launched 22 WiFi sites in Samar provinces, bridging the digital divide and propelling growth and development.