Provincial
Samar gov’t expands housing projects for ex-rebels
May 14, 2024, 8:14 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Housing projects for former combatants of the New People’s Army (NPA) are expanding in Samar province as part of the government’s efforts to completely wipe out insurgency in areas affected by decades of armed conflict. Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan said in an interview… Read More
Ilocos Region records nearly P152-M crop losses due to El Niño
May 14, 2024, 8:08 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Ilocos Region incurred nearly PHP152 million agricultural damage as of end-April due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. In an interview on Tuesday, DA-Ilocos information officer Vida Cacal said bulk of the damage is… Read More
2 of Calabarzon's 'most wanted' nabbed in Laguna
May 14, 2024, 7:40 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Laguna Provincial Police Office (LPPO) on Tuesday announced the apprehension of two alleged rapists who are listed among the Calabarzon region’s “most wanted” fugitives. Col. Gauvin Mel Unos, LPPO acting director, told reporters that both suspects were arrested… Read More
Caravan to bring services to 3.3K poor families in N. Samar town
May 14, 2024, 7:33 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Northern Samar provincial government will provide services to at least 3,343 poor families in the historic town of Capul in its service caravan on May 17. The provincial government said the fifth caravan this year would cover all 12 villages of Capul, a 5th-class island town… Read More
NegOcc implements 3 agri projects to boost crop, seed production
May 14, 2024, 7:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) in Negros Occidental is implementing three projects at the Negros First Integrated Agricultural Center (NFIAC) in Himamaylan City to boost production of corn, rice, and other crops. The components of the PHP11.8 million projects are… Read More
Legazpi mayor bats for village projects to clinch DILG seal
May 14, 2024, 6:36 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Legazpi City Mayor Carmen Geraldine Rosal is prodding barangay officials in this city to implement programs that would make them pass the evaluation for the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) being given by the Department of the Interior and Local Government… Read More
DTI facility boosts herbal medicines production of Antique IPs
May 14, 2024, 6:10 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The shared service facility (SSF) provided by the Department of Trade and Industry to an organization of indigenous peoples (IPs) in the municipality of Laua-an augmented the herbal medicines production, serving as their source of livelihood. The components of… Read More
Ilocos coop taps Landbank lending facility for affordable power rates
May 14, 2024, 6:06 pm
LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) has borrowed PHP100 million from the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) to help cushion operational cost while allowing consumers to pay on installment basis. In a briefing on Tuesday, INEC acting general manager Cipriano Martinez said… Read More
Antique gov’t to partner with TESDA for skills training of 'sacadas'
May 14, 2024, 4:57 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Antique's provincial government is partnering with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide skills training to local sugar migrants, locally known as sacadas, and their families. Antique Provincial Board Member Pio Jessielito… Read More
Mimaropa posts slightly higher April inflation
May 14, 2024, 4:40 pm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Headline inflation in the Mimaropa region grew to 4.4 percent in April 2024, from the 3.9 percent in the previous month, driven mainly by increases in select food items. In a special release on Monday night, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the main… Read More
PhilSys registers 6.6M in W. Visayas, campaign on to enlist toddlers
May 14, 2024, 4:32 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in Region 6 (Western Visayas) has enlisted 6,632,789 people, and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is urging parents and guardians to already register their children below five years old. “That is 83 percent of our total… Read More
PSA urges Negrense consumers to prioritize basic household needs
May 14, 2024, 4:09 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) here advised Negrense consumers to prioritize basic household needs as Bacolod City and Negros Occidental recorded higher inflation in April this year. “The number one major source of inflation is higher food prices. Buy just enough. We… Read More
Bacolod police records fewer crimes against women, children
May 14, 2024, 3:53 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) logged fewer crimes against women and children in the first four months of 2024, data from the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) on Tuesday showed.From January to April this year, 38 cases were recorded, lower by almost 25.5 percent… Read More
Agusan Sur IPs reap fruits from P8.6-M gov't dairy project
May 14, 2024, 3:24 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 30 Sibagat Manobo Dairy Producers (SMDP) members are now enjoying the financial returns from the project they conceptualized and supported by the government in 2023.The SMDP is a local organization in Barangay Padiay, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, composed of members of the… Read More
Visayas, Mindanao choir groups to compete in 1st 'Waray' song tilt
May 14, 2024, 3:23 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least eight singing groups from different parts of the Visayas and Mindanao will join in the first chorale competition featuring Eastern Visayas songs to promote the region’s musical heritage, organizers announced on Tuesday. The eight groups were selected from 19 entries… Read More
Davao PUVs urged to get city transport office-issued IDs
May 14, 2024, 3:07 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) on Tuesday reminded drivers of taxis, public utility jeepneys (PUJs), and motorized tricycles for hire (MTHs) to always carry their genuine CTTMO-issued Public Utility Vehicle Identification (PUV ID) card with them.The… Read More
Schools urged to ensure learners’ safety when holding closing rites
May 14, 2024, 2:30 pm
ILOILO CITY – In addition to holding simple and meaningful closing ceremonies, schools are reminded to ensure the safety of learners, faculty, and those joining the celebration amid the extreme heat being experienced in several areas in Western Visayas (Region 6). “Schools shall avoid… Read More
Wanted MILF commander eludes arrest, 10 followers nabbed
May 14, 2024, 2:22 pm
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao Norte – A commander of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) wanted for kidnapping and arson charges eluded arrest, but 10 of his followers were arrested during a police operation in Barangay Macaguiling here Monday afternoon.Lt. Colonel Ariel Huesca, regional head of… Read More
Iloilo City govt says pertussis is 80% controlled
May 14, 2024, 10:18 am
ILOILO CITY – The pertussis outbreak in this city is 80 percent controlled, and the city health office is considering lifting the state of calamity declared due to the disease by the end of the month. Even with the lifting authorities will continue with the immunization as they have a system… Read More
Baguio addresses workers' mental health issues to improve productivity
May 13, 2024, 10:21 pm
BAGUIO CITY – With at least two local government employees seeking interventions monthly on their mental health issues since 2023, this city is implementing programs to help its personnel. “We are happy that they seek help because it takes courage for a person with a mental health condition to… Read More
