Provincial
Festival seeks more learners; eyes more dynamic Region 6 startups
September 23, 2024, 10:54 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here is hopeful that more students will be encouraged to embrace science and technology courses as an offshoot of the STEM Fair, one of the events lined up for the first Western Visayas Startup Festival set on Sept. 24-27, 2024. Velma Jane Lao, head of the… Read More
NIA-Calabarzon releases P2.74-M subsidy to Laguna farmers
September 23, 2024, 9:12 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Calabarzon, through the NIA Laguna-Rizal Irrigation Management Office (IMO), announced the release of PHP2.74 million on Monday to the Laguna Federation of Irrigators' Associations Inc. as a subsidy for the wet cropping… Read More
Bacolodnons join quest for 1 million new readers in PH
September 23, 2024, 8:39 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Bookworms in this city are joining the quest for 1 million new readers in the Philippines as they flock to the “world’s biggest book sale” at a major shopping mall here. After its successful initial run at SM City Bacolod in November last year, the Big Bad Wolf returns for a… Read More
DA introduces new tech for C. Visayas banana cultivators
September 23, 2024, 8:22 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is offering new technology to banana cultivators to bolster the production of the fruit in Central Visayas, an agriculture researcher said on Monday. Jennylou Velasquez, science research technician at DA-7, said using the new technology would… Read More
Negros town resumes classes, sustains alert amid Kanlaon unrest
September 23, 2024, 8:12 pm Updated on September 23, 2024, 8:30 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Classes resumed in La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Monday, about two weeks after Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan ordered the suspension on Sept. 10, following the increase in the seismic activity of Mt. Kanlaon. However, the municipal government still advised schools near… Read More
DICT ties up with Antique public library for Tech4ED program
September 23, 2024, 7:32 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has tied up with the Antique Provincial Library to provide electronic (e)-governance service through its Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs, and Economic Development (Tech4ED)… Read More
35 NPA rebels yield in E. Mindanao from March to September
September 23, 2024, 7:16 pm
ASUNCION, Davao del Norte – Thirty-five former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) turned themselves in between March and September this year, according to the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) on Monday. During the media presentation at the 60th Infantry Battalion headquarters here,… Read More
Bacolod cops seize P3.7-M illegal drugs in weeklong ops
September 23, 2024, 7:13 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Drug enforcement teams seized PHP3.702 million in shabu and arrested 13 individuals in this highly urbanized city in the past week, a report of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) on Monday showed. “This has been accomplished as part of our relentless campaign against all… Read More
Info drives boost government anti-insurgency efforts
September 23, 2024, 6:50 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Local and national government agencies have been tapped to help in the government’s anti-insurgency efforts, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said. Maj. Gen. Edgardo de Leon (ret.), OPAPRU-Cordillera Adviser on Peace and Security,… Read More
CamSur villagers get P773K worth of livelihood kits from gov't
September 23, 2024, 6:34 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Some residents of Camaries Sur province from the indigenous peoples, marginalized, and vulnerable workers sectors received PHP773,000 worth of livelihood assistance from the government through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Bicol. In an interview, Johana Vi… Read More
PH geothermal power firm adds 83MW clean energy by yearend
September 23, 2024, 6:16 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Geothermal power firm Energy Development Corporation (EDC) targets to have an aggregate installed capacity of some 83 megawatts (MW) of clean and renewable energy up and running in the country by the end of the year. This is part of a large-scale target by its mother company,… Read More
E. Visayas hospital seeks LGUs' help in blood donation drives
September 23, 2024, 6:16 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) regional blood bank center has called on local government units (LGUs) to support blood donation initiatives and avert shortage of supply. Roland Gorgonia, EVMC blood bank supervisor, said they need the support of local leaders to ensure… Read More
‘Artesanias de Iloilo’ introduces innovations, embraces e-commerce
September 23, 2024, 5:43 pm
ILOILO CITY – This year’s ‘Artesanias de Iloilo’ showcases different innovations by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with exhibitors making it easier for consumers by adopting an e-commerce platform in all payment transactions. “This year, our theme is entrepreneurial… Read More
PSA intensifies nat'l ID registration in Agusan Sur villages
September 23, 2024, 5:32 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority in Agusan del Sur (PSA-ADS) launched a weeklong campaign to boost Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration at the barangay level starting Monday. The simultaneous registration drive covers nine barangays across five municipalities… Read More
BARMM lawmaker seeks postponement of 2025 parliament polls
September 23, 2024, 4:29 pm
COTABATO CITY – A member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has called for the postponement of the first-ever regional parliamentary elections next year. BARMM parliament member Michael Midtimbang said Monday postponing the polls would allow time to amend Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA)… Read More
Bukidnon cities mark Family Week to promote unity, values
September 23, 2024, 3:20 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The cities of Valencia and Malaybalay in Bukidnon are participating in the National Family Week celebration, emphasizing its role in fostering strong family values and nation-building. On Monday, both cities issued directives encouraging government employees to observe the… Read More
Bicol police provides free rides to commuters amid strike
September 23, 2024, 2:20 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A total of 14 vehicles of the Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO5) were deployed in Albay province to provide "Libreng Sakay" (free rides) to passengers affected by the two-day nationwide transport strike starting Monday. Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said the… Read More
City gov’t employees told: Spend time with your families
September 23, 2024, 1:28 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here will observe a shortened work hour to allow employees to spend time with their families on Monday. “We encouraged all Iloilo City government employees to take this opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and cherish this special time with their loved ones. We… Read More
P300-K reward for info on Ilocos Norte village chief killer
September 23, 2024, 12:57 pm
LAOAG CITY – San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte Mayor Angel Miguel Hernando on Monday announced a PHP300,000 reward to anyone who could help identify the gunman and mastermind in the killing of a village chief from the said town on Sept. 20. First-term village chief Francisco “Jojo" Bagay Jr. of… Read More
Off-duty militiaman killed in Maguindanao Sur ambush
September 23, 2024, 12:46 pm
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur – Police and military forces are pursuing gunmen responsible for the fatal ambush of an off-duty militiaman in Rajah Buayan town, this province, on Sunday afternoon. Col. Ruel Sermese, provincial police director, identified the victim as 42-year-old Akasim… Read More
