Provincial
Army to continue assisting 425 displaced families inside CDO HQ
June 17, 2024, 5:19 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Army's 4th Infantry Division (4ID) will continue to assist in relocating 425 families inside its headquarters here who will be affected by a series of demolitions. In a radio interview on Monday, Lt. Col. Francisco Garello, chief of the 4ID public affairs… Read More
Accord inked to boost market outlet of farmer’s coop in Surigao Sur
June 17, 2024, 4:43 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Members of the Esperanza Farmers Marketing Cooperative (EFMC) expressed gratitude to the Department of Agrarian Reform in Surigao del Sur (DAR-SDS) for assisting them in securing a marketing agreement with the Carmen local government unit (LGU) in the area. “The agreement was… Read More
Laoag unveils historical marker of Spanish-era watchtower
June 17, 2024, 12:14 pm
LAOAG CITY – Officials and residents here witnessed on Monday the unveiling of a new marker of the Spanish-era watchtower located in Sitio Torre, Barangay 35, Gabu Sur this city. Laoag Mayor Michael Keon said the marker would serve as a reminder to preserve the city’s history for the next… Read More
Weekend ops net PHP2.2-M shabu, 85 wanted persons in Soccsksargen
June 17, 2024, 8:14 am
KORONADAL CITY – Police authorities in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) have confiscated over PHP2.2 million worth of shabu during simultaneous anti-criminality law enforcement operations (SACLEO) over the weekend. Brig. Gen. Percival Placer, Police Regional Office-12 director, said the operations also… Read More
Ebrahim: Reflect on Eid al-Adha for stronger, unified Bangsamoro
June 16, 2024, 11:17 pm
COTABATO CITY – As Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha on Sunday, Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim called on the Bangsamoro community to reflect on the sacrifice and selflessness of Prophet Ibrahim.“As we commemorate this day, let us emulate the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.), especially in times… Read More
1.6K families near Mt. Kanlaon receive cash aid, relief goods
June 16, 2024, 2:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed cash assistance and relief goods to almost 1,600 families affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental over the weekend. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian… Read More
93K Iloilo learners sign up for DepEd learning camp
June 15, 2024, 7:56 pm
ILOILO CITY – A total of 93,440 learners from Iloilo province have so far signed up for the national learning camp (NLC) of the Department of Education (DepEd) in July. The camp aims to bridge learning gaps and enhance capacity in time for the opening of the next school year. “This is… Read More
Program to address child malnutrition reaches Guimaras
June 15, 2024, 7:22 pm
ILOILO CITY – A coalition of nongovernment organizations launched the Guimaras Children’s First 1000 Days Coalition (CFDC) Experiment, benefitting an initial 34 nutritionally at-risk expectant mothers from the 12 villages of San Lorenzo town. Jose Lina, CFDC national chair, said the recipients… Read More
Bacolod City mayor orders probe into teachers’ tragic road accident
June 15, 2024, 3:08 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Saturday ordered an investigation into the road accident involving a city-owned tourist bus that claimed the life of a public school teacher and injured more than 30 other passengers in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental late Friday… Read More
Bacolod City unveils largest hotel, gets boost as MICE destination
June 15, 2024, 1:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – This city’s bid as a choice venue for national and international meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) got a boost with the opening of Citadines Bacolod City on Friday night. Considered the largest hotel here, the 200-room international hotel destination along… Read More
1.4K couples to tie the knot in Sorsogon's 'Kasalang Bayan'
June 14, 2024, 10:45 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A total of 1,450 indigent couples in Sorsogon province will seal their union in the “Kasalang Bayan” program of the provincial government from June 17 to 20. In an interview on Friday, Salvador Mendoza, Sorsogon provincial information officer, said the activity aims to help… Read More
DOLE-Ilocos fills 84% of 2024 gov’t internship slots
June 14, 2024, 10:35 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – About 84 percent of the Department of Labor and Employment-Ilocos Region’s (DOLE-1) government internship program (GIP) has been availed of to date, providing students the opportunities to work for state-run agencies. In a phone interview on Friday, DOLE-1 information… Read More
Hundred Islands park logs more than 2K weekend visitors
June 14, 2024, 10:00 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) in Alaminos City, Pangasinan has recorded more than 1,000 daily tourist arrivals on weekdays and more than 2,000 on weekends since the start of June. City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office assistant head Rose Aruelo, in an… Read More
P34.3-M seized illegal drugs destroyed in Butuan City
June 14, 2024, 9:10 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police from three regions in Mindanao jointly destroyed here Friday about PHP34.3 million worth of illegal drugs. Authorities destroyed the illegal drugs seized from various operations in the Caraga (Region… Read More
Negros Oriental’s May inflation rate down to 3.6 percent
June 14, 2024, 9:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The headline inflation rate of Negros Oriental dropped to 3.6 percent in May compared to 4.7 percent the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Friday. Jose Ariel Fortuito, PSA-Negros Oriental provincial chief statistical analyst, said the main… Read More
Leyte town launches park honoring PBBM’s grand uncle
June 14, 2024, 8:17 pm
BURAUEN, Leyte – The local government unit here launched on Friday a park to honor President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s grand uncle, Norberto Romualdez Sr., a native of this town who played a major role in enriching the local literature. Mayor Juanito Renomeron led the soft launch of the newly… Read More
Another Laguna town officially declared insurgency-free
June 14, 2024, 8:12 pm
CALAMBA CITY – Laguna province’s Pangil town has been officially declared insurgency-free, finally earning it the coveted Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status. Brig. Gen. Cerilo Balaoro Jr, commander of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, said in a message to reporters on Friday that… Read More
Puerto Princesa crime rate drops Jan-May
June 14, 2024, 7:49 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – The Puerto Princesa City Police Office (PPCPO) here released a comparative report indicating a drop in the city's crime rates during the first five months of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Data showed that from January 1 to May 31, a total of 40 incidents… Read More
10 Cebu LGUs showcase best products at trade fair
June 14, 2024, 7:19 pm
CEBU CITY – Nine towns and a highly urbanized city joined forces on Friday to showcase the best products that feature their cultural heritage. Products displayed during the fair range from native delicacies such as "torta" and "piñato" to furniture and native apparel. Governor Gwendolyn… Read More
Baguio health authorities focus on youth in anti-smoking drive
June 14, 2024, 7:09 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Health authorities want to focus its anti-smoking initiatives on the youth due to the widespread use of vape in their age bracket. Cecille Agpawa, program manager of Transcending Institutions and Communities Inc. which provides technical assistance to the city government, and a… Read More
