Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has strengthened its peacebuilding efforts in Mindanao through the delivery
Author: Albay Journal
On Q4 2025 GDP: Measuring ghosts
By Joey Sarte Salceda Chair, Institute for Risk and Strategic Studies, Inc. The 4.4 percent GDP growth we recorded in 2025 may not be as
Biliran’s Higatangan Island as future luxury cruise destination pushed
TACLOBAN CITY – The town of Naval, Biliran is eyeing the inclusion of its picturesque Higatangan Island in the 2027–2028 cruise season of Compagnie du Ponant,
DOH says PH ready vs. Nipah, urges public vigilance
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday assured the public of the country’s preparedness against the Nipah virus, citing strengthened surveillance systems and updated
Gov’t sets P1.4-B primary spending for Q1 to boost economy
MANILA – The government has set PHP1.4 billion in primary spending for the first quarter of 2026 to support economic recovery, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said
DA-Bicol distributes farm inputs to Mayon evacuees in Albay
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) has distributed farm inputs to evacuees in Tabaco City affected by the continuing unrest of Mayon
Sotto supports Chacha in light of SC ruling on VP Duterte’s impeachment case
By Wilnard Bacelonia MANILA – Senate President Vicente Sotto III has indicated he is now inclined to support moves to amend the Constitution in the light
DA cites gains as PH hit 8-year high agri growth at 3.1%
The Philippine Agriculture-Fisher-Forestry (AFF) sector has registered an eight-year high growth of 3.1 percent in 2025. The figure is the highest since 1917 when the
Cebu City Council backs Rep. Salceda’s push to abolish estate tax, calls for ‘more compassionate, just, and equitable’ tax system
The Cebu City Council or Sangguniang Panglungsod has unanimously passed a resolution expressing full support to House Bill No. 6553, crafted and filed by Albay
How Not to Be the Biggest Loser: Lessons for the Philippines from Russia’s Strategic Collapse
By Joey Sarte SalcedaChair, Institute for Risk and Strategic Studies, Inc. The most dangerous position in geopolitics is not weakness. It is overcommitment. Three years
