Greater community participation is being encouraged to support the cleaning, maintenance, and long-term revival of rivers and waterways across Baguio City.
The DOT stressed the importance of enhancing tourism efforts in Western Visayas following the exit of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City due to the NIR's establishment.
At the 126th Parada ng Kalayaan, Iloilo's historical float depicting the “Cry of Sta. Barbara” and the Federal State of the Visayas emerged as the champion.