Provincial
Negros handicraft makers in conflict-free areas showcase best products
May 31, 2024, 5:36 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Handmade products created by former rebels and residents of conflict-cleared areas in Negros Occidental were exhibited during the inaugural Balik Salig Awards presented by the Association of Negros Producers (ANP) and the provincial government of Negros Occidental. The… Read More
Over 100 Cebu cops to man 'accident-prone' highway
May 31, 2024, 5:35 pm
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Central Visayas has trained over 100 members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as a prelude to their new assignment of apprehending motor riders violating traffic laws at the Trans-Central Highway, an official said Friday. Glen Galario,… Read More
Baguio on target to collect P2.7B revenue goal for 2024
May 31, 2024, 5:13 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The city government is confident of hitting its PHP2.74 billion collection target for 2024, with at least 45 percent already collected in the first four months of the year. Assistant Treasurer Fernando Ragma said the city government collected PHP1.205 billion from Jan. 1 to April… Read More
DA-Calabarzon seeks media help in disseminating info on programs
May 31, 2024, 4:28 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Department of Agriculture in Calabarzon on Friday called on journalists to help in the effective information dissemination and successful implementation of the Marcos administration’s livelihood programs for farmers and fisherfolk. In a media conference, Jayvee… Read More
P7.3-B Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway to open June 30
May 31, 2024, 4:03 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The PHP7.389 billion Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH), will be initially opened to travelers by the end of June, according to the latest report of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The highway stretches from Bacolod South Road junction along… Read More
Offshore wind project seen to bolster CamSur economy, tourism
May 31, 2024, 12:39 pm
PILI, Camarines Sur – The provincial government of Camarines Sur is anticipating significant improvements in livelihood, tourism, and economic growth with the establishment of a 1,000-megawatt offshore wind energy project by the Danish firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). In an… Read More
Tramline, storage facilities to cut agri losses in Cordilleras
May 30, 2024, 11:00 pm
BAGUIO CITY – High production cost and overproduction of highly perishable agricultural products will be addressed with the construction of heavy-duty tramlines and storage facilities in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Department of Agriculture Assistance Secretary for Logistics… Read More
2 gov’t agencies to demolish structures encroaching river
May 30, 2024, 9:33 pm
CEBU CITY –Two national government agencies will voluntarily demolish structures of their regional field offices here that are encroaching on the three-meter easement of the Estero de Parian. Retired Gen. Aderson Comar, officer-in-charge of the Prevention Restoration Order and Beautification… Read More
More native seedlings needed for massive tree-growing activity
May 30, 2024, 8:55 pm
ILOILO CITY – The local government here needs more native seedlings for its massive tree-growing activity in response to climate change. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said Thursday he has ordered native trees from Mindanao and he was seeking donations of native tree seedlings. “I have been… Read More
DSWD starts release of P119.34-M grants to Antique 4Ps beneficiaries
May 30, 2024, 8:42 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started the release of PHP119.34 million cash grants to 27,765 member-beneficiaries in Antique on Thursday. The cash grants, covering the February to March period, are deposited in their cash cards. "The… Read More
Bukidnon guv asks ex-rebels to give gov't aid a chance
May 30, 2024, 8:15 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil Roque has encouraged former communist rebels in the province to give government interventions a chance to improve their lives. In a statement Thursday, Roque said embracing the opportunity to start a new and peaceful life for former rebels… Read More
NPA killed, another hurt in clash with soldiers in Samar
May 30, 2024, 8:09 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – A combatant of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed and another was wounded in a clash with government forces in an upland village of Basey, Samar on Thursday. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade, said troops of the 63rd Infantry… Read More
Baguio's giant 'Paella ala Cordillera' full of local goodness
May 30, 2024, 8:08 pm
BAGUIO CITY – More than 10 chefs from prominent hotels and restaurants in Metro Manila and this city put their white aprons on and together labored to cook and serve to at least a thousand people the “Paella ala Cordillera”, it is a fusion of a popular Spanish dish using ingredients sourced… Read More
Antique prepares 5K indigenous seedlings for tree growing
May 30, 2024, 7:48 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The provincial government of Antique will plant around 5,000 indigenous seedlings by the roadside to mark the Environment Month celebration in June. “The tree growing activity is in adherence to the instruction of Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao to address… Read More
Romblon State University moves to reclaim hacked website
May 30, 2024, 7:40 pm
ODIONGAN, Romblon – The administration of the Romblon State University (RSU) said Thursday they have been taking the necessary steps to regain control over their social media account, which has been taken over by hackers. In an online statement, the RSU Media and Public Affairs Office said the… Read More
Cops probe reported 'sex orgies' among young people
May 30, 2024, 7:20 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The police forces in this city are looking into reports of alleged “sex orgies” especially among young people exposing them to the high risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus or HIV. Lt. Col. Don Richmond Conag, officer-in-charge police chief here, said Thursday… Read More
Puerto Princesa seeks halal certification ahead of BIMP-EAGA Games
May 30, 2024, 7:11 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY – The city government here is working on receiving its halal certification among other preparations being undertaken ahead of hosting the 11th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Friendship Games in December. Demetrio Alvior… Read More
Batangas town fisherfolk get fish dryer from DOST
May 30, 2024, 6:47 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The provincial office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Batangas has purchased an electric-powered fish dryer for Tanauan City fishers to ensure they will have a steady source of livelihood during the rainy season. In an interview on Thursday, John… Read More
P34.6-M ‘shabu’ seized from female drug suspect
May 30, 2024, 6:43 pm
CEBU CITY – A 27-year-old woman suspected of being an illegal drug trader was arrested when police operatives seized from her 5 kg. of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP34.6 million, during a sting operation in Lapu-Lapu City Wednesday night. Major Dindo Alaraz, head of the… Read More
Fishers reap gains of BFAR interventions in Siargao
May 30, 2024, 6:39 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Fisherfolks from Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, is now reaping the benefits of government intervention through the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program implemented by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Caraga Region (BFAR-13). The Siargao… Read More
