The Galing Pook Foundation announced the Top 18 finalists from the initial 196 program applications of different local government units tackling innovations on current issues.
The Department of Budget and Management will open a knowledge hub in Tacloban City to the public that will be part of the three-day event for local budget officers.
During the 29th World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony, the Philippines was awarded as this year's World's Leading Dive Destination and the World's Leading Beach Destination, among other countries.