Provincial
CHED-11 bats for equity in education
May 10, 2024, 5:54 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Higher Education in Davao Region (CHED-11) will promote access to and equity in education as part of its thrust, an official said Friday.During the kickoff ceremony of CHED's 30th anniversary and the 4th Higher Education Week, Dr. Christopher Pio Pulido, the… Read More
113 soldiers in Visayas honored
May 10, 2024, 5:36 pm
CEBU CITY – The Visayas Command (Viscom) has awarded medals to 113 soldiers for their exemplary actions during combat and peace-building initiatives, an Army official said on Friday. Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg, commander of Viscom, said 28 officers and 85 enlisted personnel were given Gold Cross… Read More
Farmers’ daughter tops PMA Class 2024; 6 other female cadets in top 10
May 10, 2024, 5:33 pm
FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City — Jeneth Elumba, the daughter of rice farmers and village officials from Surigao del Norte, topped the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 2024. The PMA also announced on Friday that seven female cadets of Bagong Sinag Class 2024 are in the top 10. Elumba, who… Read More
Negros Occidental sets catch-up vaccination to fight pertussis
May 10, 2024, 4:15 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Occidental is awaiting the arrival of its procured pentavalent vaccines to conduct catch-up vaccination among children less than 5 years old to curb pertussis. Provincial health officer Dr. Ma. Girlie Pinongan said they expect the… Read More
Police warns Dabawenyos vs. individuals falsifying docs
May 10, 2024, 4:15 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) warned residents on Friday against individuals involved in falsifying public documents.This came after two suspects were apprehended in an entrapment operation on Thursday afternoon for forging documents in a printing services stall inside a mall… Read More
Over 600 C. Visayas workers receive P17-M monetary awards
May 10, 2024, 4:14 pm
CEBU CITY – A labor official said on Friday that over PHP17 million in monetary awards were granted to some 695 workers in Central Visayas who filed labor disputes against their employees through the Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) during the first quarter of 2024. Lilia Estillore, regional… Read More
Bacolod City sets trial run for ‘green routes’ using e-jeepneys
May 10, 2024, 3:57 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government will conduct a trial run for “green routes” using electric or e-jeepneys from May 15 to 19. Data on Friday showed two initial routes will be covered – areas in Barangay Vista Alegre in the eastern part of the city and Barangay Cabug in the south. “The… Read More
Northern Samar eyes investments in coco processing
May 10, 2024, 3:15 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Northern Samar provincial government has tied up with the Board of Investments (BOI) to encourage more investors in the local coconut industry. Northern Samar Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO) head John Allen Berbon said that despite… Read More
PFP-Lakas alliance boosts delivery of regional services
May 10, 2024, 2:28 pm
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. said the alliance of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) will make delivery of services faster. “When I was invited, when I was welcomed, I was also willing. Why? Because as a local chief… Read More
3-day bazaar provides market linkages, exposure for Iloilo products
May 10, 2024, 12:30 pm
ILOILO CITY – A three-day bazaar that will provide a venue for market linkages and exposure of products coming from the third district of Iloilo province is set for May 13-15, hosted by the local government of Lambunao and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Iloilo. “Our intention is… Read More
Over 6-M seedlings planted under ‘Tanum’ Iloilo tree growing program
May 9, 2024, 9:32 pm
ILOILO CITY – Over 6.6 million seedlings have been planted in various areas in the province as part of its “Tanum" (plant) Iloilo program since it was launched in 2020 until last year as it gears to embark on another activity at the start of the rainy season. “Our tree planting is our… Read More
PENRO calls for volunteers in tree-growing activities in Pangasinan
May 9, 2024, 9:00 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Pangasinan’s Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) is encouraging more volunteers to help in tree planting activities in a bid to help address the rising temperature and ensure the protection of forests. “Sa ngayon nari-realize nila (ang… Read More
‘Lambaklad’ in Negros Oriental town probed over deaths of sea turtles
May 9, 2024, 8:23 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in Negros Oriental is investigating the deaths of green sea turtles or “pawikan” in Barangay Inalad in Siaton town in recent weeks. Jeannette Orcullo, PENRO information officer, told the Philippine News Agency… Read More
136 Baguio youths join psychosocial support group
May 9, 2024, 8:17 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The city’s Mental Health and Wellness unit said 136 volunteers, aged 18 to 30 years, have completed their training to become members of the city’s psychosocial support group. “They are ready to be deployed. They have completed the whole module of the Peer Support Group for… Read More
NegOr execs assure public of proper hospital waste disposal
May 9, 2024, 8:01 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental officials have assured its constituents that waste from the provincial hospital is being properly disposed of as the province embarks on a multi-billion-peso "Medical City" project over the next three years. Dr. Liland Estacion, Provincial Health Office (PHO)… Read More
Iligan open to potential new players in water supply distribution
May 9, 2024, 7:58 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city government of Iligan is keen on exploring additional water supply providers in hopes of improving the local water utility's system and collection management. In a livestream interview on Thursday, Iligan Mayor Frederick Siao said both government and private… Read More
4.4K Quezon town villagers get gov't cash aid
May 9, 2024, 7:46 pm
TIAONG, Quezon – About 4,400 indigent residents of this town received cash assistance on Thursday through different national and local government programs. A total of 600 individuals received PHP5,200 each via the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay Para sa Ating… Read More
Cebu heat index of 38°C to 40°C to persist despite LPA prospects
May 9, 2024, 7:46 pm
CEBU CITY – The chief of the weather bureau’s Mactan station on Thursday warned the public that the prospects of low-pressure areas and localized thunderstorms were no reason to relax due to the persistent danger-level heat index. Engr. Alfredo Quiblat Jr., chief of the Philippine Atmospheric… Read More
Smart crops to raise income of farmers amid El Niño
May 9, 2024, 7:33 pm
LAOAG CITY – Farmers in Ilocos Norte continue to learn new ways how to increase their income and enhance food security by adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. To help and inspire fellow farmers, Leovigildo Sacramento of Barangay Sto. Tomas Segundo in this city allowed a portion of his… Read More
Davao Region's inflation rate slightly up to 5.1% in April
May 9, 2024, 7:16 pm
DAVAO CITY – Davao Region's year-on-year headline inflation increased to 5.1 percent in April this year from 4.8 percent in the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority in Davao Region (PSA-11) said Thursday. PSA-11 noted that in April 2023, the region’s inflation was higher at 7.5… Read More
