Provincial
DA recalibrates info system in NorMin to address agri issues
May 6, 2024, 8:20 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The new leadership of the Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) has vowed to continue existing programs and recalibrate sustainable and long-term projects for the farmers, especially with the prevailing El Niño phenomenon. In a media briefing on Monday,… Read More
NPA losing manpower, influence in NorMin, Caraga - 4ID chief
May 6, 2024, 8:13 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Army declared that the communist rebels' influence and armed personnel are "disintegrating" in Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions, which fall under the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) area of responsibility. In a statement on Monday, Major General Jose Maria R.… Read More
Antique prov’l gov’t distributes water tanks, jetmatic pumps
May 6, 2024, 8:05 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique provincial government on Monday started distributing water tanks, jetmatic pumps, and hosepipes to aid barangays suffering from water scarcity. The provincial government purchased 126 pieces of movable water tanks, 260 jetmatic pumps, and 586… Read More
Iloilo City expands water distribution to 35 barangays
May 6, 2024, 8:00 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here has expanded the coverage of its rationing from 25 to 35 barangays affected by water shortage under its “Oplan Bulig Tubig Sa Syudad.” Data from the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office showed that 186,900 liters of water were… Read More
Antique prov’l board probes delay in salary of contractual workers
May 6, 2024, 7:47 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique provincial board will investigate to determine the reason for the delay in wages of around 800 contract of service (COS) workers of the provincial government. In a privilege speech during their regular session on Monday, Board Member Rony Molina said… Read More
‘Kadiwa’ boosts income of Antique farmers, fisherfolk, biz group
May 6, 2024, 7:45 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Farmers, fisherfolk and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Antique found an additional market with the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo,” thus boosting their income. Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) Agri-business and Marketing coordinator Betty… Read More
Negros Occidental calls for exhibitors in renewable energy expo
May 6, 2024, 7:42 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government on Monday announced the opening of participation for exhibitors in the Renewable Energy Week Expo on May 20 to 22. The activity is part of the 1st Renewable Energy Week of the province set on May 20 to 24 at the Ayala Malls Capitol… Read More
Davao City puts up 8 animal bite centers to ensure vax access
May 6, 2024, 7:24 pm
DAVAO CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) has established eight more satellite Animal Bite Treatment Centers (ABTC) to ensure the accessibility of anti-rabies vaccines for those in the suburban areas. Dr. Annaliza Malubay, a senior ABTC medical officer, said due to the volume of patients seeking… Read More
C. Visayas army reservists hone skills, prep for external threats
May 6, 2024, 7:20 pm
CEBU CITY – The reserve force of the Philippine Army is getting ready for capability building to augment the regular force in event they need help to protect the country’s territorial integrity. Brig. Gen. Erik Miguel Espina, head of the 1901st Infantry Brigade Ready Reserve based in Cebu,… Read More
‘Medalya ng Kadakilaan’ bestowed on fallen police officer
May 6, 2024, 6:57 pm
CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao Norte – The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) on Sunday bestowed a medal of honor on a captain who was killed while performing his duties in a public market in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, PRO-BAR director,… Read More
Batangas guv declares Taal Volcano Island 'no man's land'
May 6, 2024, 6:29 pm
SAN NICOLAS, Batangas – Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas has called Taal Volcano Island (TVI) a “no man’s land” and said that his office continues to forbid people from setting foot there for their own safety. In an interview on Monday, Mandanas said residents and visitors alike will… Read More
Dumaguete warns boarding houses used for ‘indecent acts’
May 6, 2024, 5:58 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The city government here on Monday warned owners and operators of boarding and lodging houses of facing possible cases and closures should they fail to immediately secure business permits. Phoebe Tan, chair of the city’s Anti-Indecency Board (AIB), said more than 20 boarding… Read More
Army dismantles another NPA front in Panay
May 6, 2024, 5:51 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Army has dismantled the Southern Panay Front (SPF) of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Panay that will pave the way for the declaration of a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) in the island. “SPF was declared dismantled at the level of 3ID last April 8 and… Read More
Samar provinces now free from NPA influence
May 6, 2024, 5:37 pm
CATARMAN, Northern Samar – The three Samar provinces are now free from the influence of the New People's Army (NPA) after years of whole-of-nation efforts against insurgency.During a peace and development dialogue at the provincial capitol here Monday, Department of the Interior and Local… Read More
Davao Oriental among 10 fastest-growing economies in PH
May 6, 2024, 5:11 pm
DAVAO CITY – Davao Oriental province is among the 10 fastest-growing economies in the country, according to the report from the Philippine Statistics Authority's (PSA) 2022 Economic Performance of Provinces and Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) in the Philippines. PSA said the list consists of… Read More
Critically endangered wildlife sighted in Mt. Apo
May 6, 2024, 5:05 pm
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Environment officials in the Soccsksargen Region have documented critically endangered wildlife, such as squirrels and birds more commonly known as the mythical "Ibong Adarna," in the country's highest peak. Lawyer Felix Alicer, Department of Environment and Natural… Read More
BFAR declares Masbate waters red tide-free
May 6, 2024, 4:38 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Bicol reported on Monday that all types of shellfish from the coastal waters of Milagros town in Masbate province are now safe for eating after collected water samples turned out negative for paralytic shellfish toxin (PSP)… Read More
New bridge seen to curb road closures during flooding in Eastern Samar
May 6, 2024, 4:34 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of the Bigo Bridge in Arteche, Eastern Samar designed to address road closures during heavy flooding. The DPWH Eastern Samar district engineering office reported that the 80-meter bridge built on… Read More
Bacolod City to get 2 more municipal trial courts
May 6, 2024, 4:28 pm
BACOLOD CITY–Two more branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCCs) will soon be created under the 6th Judicial Region here through the proposed legislation authored by Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya. House Bill (HB) 8255, aimed to ensure the speedy disposition of cases and to unclog… Read More
ROTC games to highlight Bacolod City as sports tourism destination
May 6, 2024, 2:48 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government here is gearing up for the staging of the Philippine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games 2024 Visayas Regional Qualifying Leg on May 26 to June 1, an event seen to boost the position of Bacolod as a sports tourism destination. On Monday, Mayor… Read More
