Davao del Sur Museum Opens National Arts Month 2026

Davao del Sur Museum inaugurated National Arts Month 2026 with a vibrant celebration featuring local artists, performances, and exhibits, highlighting the province's cultural heritage and artistic talent.

Bucana Bridge Lights Up for Chinese New Year in Davao City

Davao City's Bucana Bridge was illuminated in festive colors on February 16, 2026, celebrating Chinese New Year and marking its second lighting since reopening. The event, led by Mayor Sebastian Duterte, emphasized unity and the bridge's role as a key inf

DMW to Repatriate 78 OFWs from Myanmar Scam Hubs

The Department of Migrant Workers is coordinating with Myanmar to rescue 78 illegally recruited Filipino workers from cyber scam operations, with plans to address trafficking in ASEAN talks.

Record $35.63B Overseas Filipino Remittances in 2025

Overseas Filipinos sent a record $35.63 billion in cash remittances in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024, with December inflows hitting $3.52 billion. The US remained the top source, highlighting remittances' role as a key economic stabilizer.

Argentina-Davao Partnership for Sustainable Development

The Embassy of Argentina in the Philippines and DEPDev-Davao have expressed mutual interest in collaborating to advance sustainable and inclusive development, focusing on sectors like agriculture, trade, and infrastructure.

Cebu Activists Charged Over 2025 Flood Control Protest

Several Cebuano activists are facing criminal charges under the Public Assembly Act for a September 2025 protest against alleged corruption in government flood control projects, with Bayan-Central Visayas calling it political harassment.

Filipino Remittances Reach Record $35.63B in 2025

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos surged to a record $35.63 billion in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024, highlighting their crucial role in supporting the Philippine economy amid global challenges.

PRC Opens SPLE Applications for OFWs in May 2026

The Professional Regulation Commission opens applications for Special Professional Licensure Examinations for OFWs in the Middle East and Asia, with exams scheduled from May 28 to 30, 2026.

DMW-7 Profiles OFWs Hit by Typhoon Tino in Balamban, Asturias

The Department of Migrant Workers in Region 7 is conducting onsite profiling activities to assess the conditions of Overseas Filipino Workers and their families impacted by Typhoon Tino in Balamban and Asturias cities, aiming to provide targeted support p

Rotary Week 2026 in Area 1 Marks 121st Anniversary

Rotary International commemorates its 121st founding anniversary through Rotary Week 2026 in Area 1, District 3860, from February 23 to March 1, 2026. The event, themed 'Unite for Good,' focuses on community service projects across Cebu, Bohol, Negros Ori

First Human H5N1 Case in Cambodia This Year Confirmed

A 30-year-old man from Kampot province tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, marking Cambodia's first human case in 2026. He has recovered after treatment, with health officials investigating the source and distributing Tamiflu to contacts.

SpaceX Dragon Docks with ISS for NASA Crew-12 Mission

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft autonomously docked with the International Space Station on February 14, 2026, carrying four astronauts for NASA's Crew-12 mission. The crew will conduct eight months of scientific research, including studies on bacteria, fluid

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