CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — After more than three years of delays, the Udalo Bridge in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro was opened to light vehicles on Thursday, June 25, providing long-awaited relief to residents who had risked crossing the river daily while the bridge remained unfinished. Earlier, Department of Public Works and Highways

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Two major shipping operators serving the vital Batangas–Calapan gateway reduced their passenger and vehicle fares effective June 22, responding to persistent calls from the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro, while a third carrier has signaled it will implement similar adjustments shortly. Governor Humerlito Dolor confirmed the development, noting that

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — The Philippine Army’s Task Force Zamboanga (TFZ) turned over eight surrendered loose firearms to Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso on Friday, June 26, highlighting the city’s continuing campaign for peace and public safety. The ceremonial turnover, held at the City Hall conference room, was facilitated by the