The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing over P300 million to develop this coastal municipality into a leading fisheries and agricultural growth center in Eastern Visayas, aiming to boost local incomes, strengthen food security, and drive rural development.

The internet has become an essential part of daily life for Filipinos, shaping how people connect, learn, earn, and engage with society. But greater digital reliance also brings growing risks: misinformation, scams, identity theft, and fraud that put all users, especially the most vulnerable, in danger. On Independence Day, the meaning of freedom is being redefined for the connected era — it is no longer just about access, but about having the confidence to go online without fear of harm or exploitation.

China Banking Corp. announced Thursday it has received the Excellence in Innovation in the Philippines 2026 award from Global Banking and Finance Review, recognizing its Easy Tax Filing and Payment Solution.