Provincial
Over 16K local, overseas jobs offered in Bicol Labor Day fair
May 1, 2024, 4:27 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – More than 16,000 local and overseas job vacancies were offered to applicants in the ongoing Labor Day Job Fair of the Department of Labor and Employment-Bicol (DOLE-5) here and in other provinces in the region on Wednesday. The one-day event was simultaneously conducted at… Read More
Another Ilocos Norte town in state of calamity due to drought
May 1, 2024, 3:21 pm
LAOAG CITY – Dingras town in Ilocos Norte province has been placed under a state of calamity due to prolonged drought. "In response to the pressing environmental crisis gripping our municipality, it is with deep concern and urgency that we hereby declare the Municipality of Dingras, Ilocos Norte… Read More
3 militiamen die, 3 hurt in Lanao Sur ambush
May 1, 2024, 2:58 pm
CAMP S.K. PENDATUN, Maguindanao del Norte – Police authorities in Lanao del Sur said they have launched a manhunt against five gunmen who ambushed and killed three militiamen in a predawn attack on Tuesday in the Lanao del Sur town of Marogong. "The manhunt operation is ongoing with the help of… Read More
Antique eyes inclusion in PH food heritage map
April 30, 2024, 10:29 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The rich food preparations in Antique could be the ticket for its inclusion in the country’s food heritage map. “Antique has not only an intact ecology, with pristine water and environment, but the food preparation is also rich,” said National Commission… Read More
9 NPA remnants with high-powered firearms surrender
April 30, 2024, 10:20 pm
DAVAO CITY – Nine remnants of three dismantled New People's Army (NPA) units in the Davao region recently surrendered to authorities, bringing along various high-powered firearms and war materiel, the Army said in a statement Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Ronnie Babac, the Philippine Army's 1001st… Read More
C. Visayas solo parents urged to secure identification cards
April 30, 2024, 8:43 pm
CEBU CITY – Solo parents should register for their identification cards through their local government units for faster and easier processing of their benefits, a social welfare official said on Tuesday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development… Read More
12K C. Visayas athletic meet delegates' safety assured amid heat index
April 30, 2024, 8:37 pm
CEBU CITY – Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia on Tuesday assured the 12,000 delegates for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) 2024 of their health and safety amid the intensifying heat brought by the El Niño phenomenon. Garcia said the regional athletic meet will officially… Read More
No pullout of gov't troops from Negros Oriental: Army exec
April 30, 2024, 8:34 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Government troops deployed to Negros Oriental will not be pulled out despite the province being declared already under a state of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS), a military official said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Joey Escanillas, commander of the Army's 302nd Brigade based… Read More
SSS-Urdaneta set to collect P375-K from non-compliant employers
April 30, 2024, 8:27 pm
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan – The Social Security System (SSS) branch in this city is set to collect about PHP375,000 from four delinquent employers following the holding of the simultaneous nationwide Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign on Tuesday. "The RACE is part of the Labor Day… Read More
DTI readies price freeze list of basic commodities in Negros Oriental
April 30, 2024, 8:17 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is finalizing preparations for a price freeze of basic commodities in the province after it was declared under a state of calamity. DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson Krystle Jade Bato said Tuesday a price bulletin… Read More
Military ops yield wins vs. DI, NPA remnants in NorMin
April 30, 2024, 8:08 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two separate military operations in the Northern Mindanao Region have yielded significant wins against the communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels and Dawlah Islamiya - Maute Group (DI-MG) remnants. On Tuesday, the Army's 48th Infantry Battalion (48IB) welcomed the… Read More
Dabawenyos warned vs. heat, rains this week
April 30, 2024, 8:05 pm
DAVAO CITY – Amid the onset of a high heat index, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) urged Dabawenyos on Tuesday to always be ready for ever-changing weather conditions this week. CDRRMO chief Alfredo Baloran said the high heat index is still expected for the week… Read More
P5.5-M Albay swine project to boost hog supply, farmers' income
April 30, 2024, 7:43 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A farmers' group assisted by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Albay town will soon start contributing to the supply of pork in the province after receiving a PHP5.5-million swine production grant from the national government through the Department of Agriculture… Read More
Weaving industry in Iloilo town get boost from DOST, ISAT U
April 30, 2024, 7:34 pm
ILOILO CITY – A community in the municipality of Miagao in Iloilo is a recipient of a convergence project of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U), boosting its weaving industry that serves as a source of livelihood for women… Read More
Iloilo eyes improved hog inventory with sentinelling program
April 30, 2024, 7:28 pm
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government aims to improve the hog inventory in Iloilo with its sentinelling program poised to take off anytime soon in its 15 municipalities covering 1,139 farmers. “The 15 municipalities have already submitted their initial number of raisers. We are now… Read More
Speaker Romualdez gives cash aid to Leyte athletes
April 30, 2024, 6:47 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of House Speaker Martin Romualdez has distributed cash assistance to athletes from this city and the first district of Leyte province who will compete in the upcoming Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) meet. Accompanied by their parents, at least 530… Read More
P44.3-M multi-use structures benefit Negros Occidental villagers
April 30, 2024, 6:45 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Five newly completed national government-funded community structures amounting to PHP44.3 million are benefiting barangay residents and students in various local government units in Negros Occidental, reports of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday showed.… Read More
Romblon State U assesses data breach after website hacking
April 30, 2024, 6:34 pm
ODIONGAN, Romblon – Administrators of Romblon State University (RSU) are assessing a data breach wherein sensitive personal information was reportedly siphoned off. The school’s management convened on Tuesday morning to assess the extent of the damage caused by a group called “DeathNote… Read More
SSS eyes P13.64 million contributions from erring north Luzon firms
April 30, 2024, 6:26 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) aims to collect around PHP13.64 million worth of unremitted contributions from about 56 northern Luzon companies issued with compliance orders during the nationwide Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign Tuesday. The simultaneous RACE… Read More
Antique water district assures concessionaires of enough supply
April 30, 2024, 6:11 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Sibalom Water District has assured its concessionaires of enough water for drinking and household needs as rationing continues in barangays with insufficient supply. Sibalom Water District Manager engineer Jonathan De Gracia on Tuesday said they have around… Read More
