Provincial
Diocese advocates strong heritage conservation as part of PH identity
June 11, 2024, 7:19 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – As the country celebrates its 126th Independence Day on June 12, the Diocese of Dumaguete said Filipinos should ponder this year's theme, "Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan" (Freedom, Future, History) and how this connects to heritage conservation as part and parcel of the… Read More
Laguna cops nab 2 suspected sex offenders in 'most wanted' list
June 11, 2024, 7:17 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Laguna Provincial Police Office (LPPO) announced the apprehension of two suspected pedophiles, both included in Calabarzon’s “most wanted” list. Col. Gauvin Mel Unos told reporters on Tuesday that the first suspect, identified only as “Lino,” was nabbed on… Read More
New teen center in Laoag promotes youth well-being
June 11, 2024, 6:24 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Ilocos Norte College of Arts Trades (INCAT), with support from the local city government, has established its own "teenage center" to cater to the various needs of young Ilocanos here and help improve their well-being. Aside from promoting academic excellence among learners, the… Read More
Bagong Pilipinas mobile clinic to benefit NegOr constituents
June 11, 2024, 6:24 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Residents are looking forward to the free services of the Bagong Pilipinas mobile health clinic in Negros Oriental. “We are getting ready for the arrival of the mobile health clinic that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will turn over to Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria and other… Read More
‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ opens in Antique in time for Independence Day
June 11, 2024, 6:05 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A total of 30 exhibitors are joining the four-day “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” trade fair that opened in San Jose de Buenavista in Antique on Tuesday as among the events lined up for the June 12 Independence Day celebration. “There are 30 farmers and their… Read More
Land dispute possible motive in DavaoOcc prosecutor slay – police
June 11, 2024, 6:05 pm Updated on June 11, 2024, 6:26 pm
DAVAO CITY – A land dispute may have been the primary motive in the killing of a female prosecutor on Monday afternoon, the Digos City Police Office said Tuesday. In a statement, the local police said a suspect was arrested during a hot pursuit operation at around 9:40 p.m. on Monday in the… Read More
NPA killed, firearms seized in Masbate clash
June 11, 2024, 6:01 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A member of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed while high-powered firearms were seized in a clash in Barangay Tubog, Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate province on Tuesday, the 9th Infantry Division (9ID) said. In a report, Maj. Frank Roldan, 9ID Public Affairs Office chief, said the… Read More
30K families in NegOcc to benefit from gov’t food provision program
June 11, 2024, 5:54 pm
ILOILO CITY – An initial 30,000 food-poor families from Negros Occidental will be recipients of the government’s Walang Gutom 2027: Food Provision through Strategic Transfer and Alternative Measures Program (Food STAMP) that will be implemented through the Department of Social Welfare and… Read More
Over 83K W. Visayas households reactivated as 4Ps members
June 11, 2024, 4:39 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Tuesday 83,101 households in Western Visayas have been reactivated as members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program(4Ps) as of April 2024. DSWD-6 Regional Director Carmelo Nochete said the families were supposed to… Read More
E. Visayas Peace, Quiet Arts caravan highlights care for environment
June 11, 2024, 4:23 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The 5th Peace and Quiet Culture and Arts Caravan gave young artists a platform to showcase their talents in creating artworks that advocate for environmental protection and conservation. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Eastern Visayas Regional Executive… Read More
6.5K farmers in Bago City get P32.8-M financial aid under RCEF
June 11, 2024, 4:01 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Some 6,558 farmer-beneficiaries in Bago City, the top rice-producing local government unit in Negros Occidental, are eligible to receive financial assistance of PHP5,000 each under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) program of the Department of Agriculture (DA). They… Read More
DepEd-Dumaguete launches 'Tapat Dapat' transparency platform
June 11, 2024, 2:53 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd)-Dumaguete City Schools Division has launched its "Tapat Dapat 1.0" transparency platform for stakeholders to access information on the division’s activities and operations, an official said Tuesday. In an interview, Dr. Edmark Ian Cabio,… Read More
Over 8K vacancies available in DOLE-6 Kalayaan Job Fair
June 11, 2024, 2:51 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Some 8,480 vacancies will be available during the 2024 Kalayaan Job Fair of the Department of Labor and Employment-Western Visayas (DOLE Region 6) at the Main Atrium of SM City Bacolod on Wednesday. As of Tuesday, 56 private companies and two national government agencies are… Read More
2 NegOcc Capitol execs serve 6-month suspension order from Ombudsman
June 11, 2024, 7:31 am
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II and Executive Assistant II Chery Sheil Valenzuela stopped reporting to their respective offices starting June 7, 2024 after they were suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman for six months for conflict of interest when… Read More
Palarong Pambansa bares game venues in Cebu
June 10, 2024, 10:06 pm
CEBU CITY – Palarong Pambansa organizers announced on Monday the list of venues in Metro Cebu for the July 6 to 17 multisport competition for elementary and secondary student athletes. The organizing committee said the capital city will house athletes competing in 22 main events and four special… Read More
DOST grassroots innovation program benefits IP weavers in Bukidnon
June 10, 2024, 9:48 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Members of the Higaonon Indigenous Peoples (IP) in Bukidnon have received support to improve their weaving practices through the Department of Science and Technology Northern Mindanao's (DOST-10) Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development (Grind) project. DOST-10… Read More
Calamba City gov't to pay entire salaries of 1,270 SPES beneficiaries
June 10, 2024, 9:30 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The city government here will pay for the entire salaries of 1,270 out of 1,500 beneficiaries of the government’s Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES). Mayor Roseller Rizal said during the SPES orientation at the Jose Rizal Coliseum on Monday morning that… Read More
Over 2K local, overseas jobs up for grabs on June 12
June 10, 2024, 9:25 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – More than two thousand local and overseas jobs are up for grabs during the Independence Day job fair in this Negros Oriental capital. The job fair will be held at Robinsons Place mall here, according to Ma. Socorro Mira, Dumaguete City Public Employment Service Office (PESO)… Read More
LGUs urged to prepare contingency plans as Mt. Kanlaon threat persists
June 10, 2024, 9:24 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Officials of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) have urged local government units (LGUs) situated near Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island to prepare contingency plans as the threat of magmatic eruption remains a week after its explosive eruption. Phivolcs… Read More
Phase 1 of PBBM low-cost housing in Laoag set for August turnover
June 10, 2024, 9:19 pm
LAOAG CITY – At least 100 low-cost housing units under the Marcos administration’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program in Barangay Talingaan this city is scheduled for turnover by the end of August. The project is comprised of six buildings, with Phase I alone boasting 100 units.… Read More
