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The University of the Philippines (UP) and Converge ICT Solutions Inc. signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a three-year strategic partnership designed to prepare Filipino students for leadership in an artificial intelligence-driven global economy. The ceremonial signing, held Monday at the Board Room in Quezon Hall, represents a significant milestone in Philippine …

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A documentary by filmmaker Noni Abao explores the interconnected yet fractured journeys of three activists whose lives are deeply rooted in the Cagayan Valley Region of the Philippines. For development worker Agnes, jailed mother-artist-activist Amanda, and slain peace consultant Randy, the region is a workplace, a chosen haven, and a birthplace. Yet, despite their profound …

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The Itogon Interbarangay Alliance (IIB-A), a municipal chapter of CPA in Itogon, Benguet, expresses its grave concern over a violent incident involving armed security guards of Sangilo Mines and small-scale miners in Brgy. Poblacion, Itogon. On October 1, 2025, coinciding with the opening of National Indigenous Peoples Month, the security guards reportedly ransacked the pocket mines …

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Baguio Representative Mauricio Domoagn wants to abolish the NCIP. Domogan filed House Bill No. 5044, Wednesday, October 1, dismantling the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and replace it with a Cabinet-level Department of Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (DICCP). Domogan argued that nearly three decades since the enactment of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights …

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Renewable energy solutions provider, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by placing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles at the center of its annual Host Communities’ Forums this September. Themed “Redefining Impact: ESG in Community Development,” the forums brought together more than 200 representatives from local government units (LGUs) and indigenous peoples’ organizations …

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Opposition to the SM Market redevelopment plan is rising. In a statement, Ili Press warned against transforming the century-old institution, Baguio City Public Market into a tourist-centric commercial space. The statement said any improvements must be based on meaningful discussions with the main stakeholders: the vendors and marketgoers. They believe a “world-class” market should not …

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Baguio City Representative Mauricio Domogan is pushing for transparency and accountability in the deliberations of the General Appropriations Act. Domogan, over the week, filed House Bill 4801 or the “Budget Bicameral Transparency and Accountability Act” which seeks to push for greater transparency and accountability in the national budget process. The bill takes direct aim at …

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