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Legazpi: The Department of Tourism in Bicol (DOT-5) is optimistic about the upcoming Bicol Loco Hot Air Balloon Festival, predicting it will attract a substantial influx of both domestic and international tourists. Herbie Aguas, the regional director of DOT-5, expressed confidence in the event’s potential to draw more than 500,000 visitors from various provinces, Metro Manila, and other regions. According to Philippines News Agency, the Bicol Loco Festival, now in its second year, is already witnessing a confirmed attendance for the three-day event scheduled from June 14 to 16 at the Old Legazpi Airport. The festival will feature activities such

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) has launched the ‘Judicial Burnout Scale for Filipino Judges’ app, reinforcing its commitment to mental health under the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI). In a news release, the SC stated that the app was developed by the high court’s Governing Council for Mental Health (GCMH) as part of the SC C.A.R.E.S. (Supreme Court Compassion, Awareness, Education, and Save) Program. Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and SC Associate Justice Mario Lopez, the chairperson and working vice chairperson of the GCMH, respectively, led the launch on May 30, 2025, at the SC Session Hall in Manila.

Pasay City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 to observe the ongoing progress and improvements following the government’s partnership with the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). Marcos was joined by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Eric Jose Ines, and NNIC general manager Angelito Alvarez during the inspection. According to Philippines News Agency, the visit highlighted the enhancements made since NNIC assumed operations of the airport on September 14, 2024. President Marcos toured several areas, including the Immigration Area, Overseas Filipino Workers

Makati City: The woman recently seen in a viral photo emerging from a sewer in Makati City, known as ‘Rose’, is set to receive PHP80,000 in livelihood assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This aid will be distributed in tranches, announced DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian explained that Rose’s situation is part of a broader initiative by the DSWD, which has already provided similar support to approximately 5,000 families and individuals living in street conditions. This effort is part of the Pag-Abot Program, which was launched in 2023. The assistance provided

Baguio: The city government here is optimistic about a continuously growing economy as it works to further improve its business permit issuance system to comply with the national standard on ease of doing business. ‘The city sees a steady and vibrant economy with the registration of at least 843 new businesses during the first five months of this year,’ Geraldine Anggulo, officer-in-charge of the city’s business permit and licensing office, said in an interview on Tuesday. She said the new registrations brought to 23,423 the total number of business permits issued in less than six months this year. According to