May 23, 2025

Tag: Tourism

  • Legazpi City’s New Mayor Outlines Ambitious Infrastructure and Urban Development Plans

    Legazpi City’s newly appointed mayor, Alfredo Garbin Jr., has unveiled an extensive infrastructure plan aimed at transforming the city’s landscape. Speaking at a press conference at city hall on November 12, 2024, Garbin outlined his vision to enhance public works, health services, education, agriculture, transportation, tourism, water systems, and economic development in the city. Garbin…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • Baguio and Benguet Economies Surge Forward in 2023, Driven by Services Sector

    In 2023, Baguio City and Benguet province, the two leading economic hubs in the Cordillera Administrative Region, experienced significant growth, fueled predominantly by the services sector. Baguio’s economy expanded by 9 percent, reaching a GDP of PHP169.12 billion, up from PHP155.11 billion the previous year. This growth not only outpaced the pre-pandemic levels by PHP16.26…

    Written by

    Laarni Hilario

  • NORECO II Enhances Dauin Substation to Tackle Increased Power Needs and Voltage Issues

    In Dumaguete City, the Negros Oriental II Electric Cooperative (NORECO II) has initiated an upgrade of its substation located in Dauin town to cope with the growing demand for electricity and to improve service quality. Fe Marie Tagle, the general manager of NORECO II, announced that the capacity of the Dauin substation will be increased…

    Written by

    Dahlia Umali

  • Dumaguete City Aims for UNESCO Creative City Status in Literature

    Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental, has been selected as one of the Philippines’ nominations for the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the literature category for 2025. This announcement was made during a press conference held in the city on November 8, 2024, attended by key figures including Anton Gabila and Nimfa Virtucio…

    Written by

    Danilo Alvarado