Provincial
Pangasinan still on red alert as ‘Gener’ heads out
September 17, 2024, 5:50 pm Updated on September 17, 2024, 6:17 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) remained on red alert even as Tropical Depression Gener is projected “to have limited intensification” during its forecast exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility Tuesday night or… Read More
Iloilo City grassroots sports program is 2024 Galing Pook finalist
September 17, 2024, 5:49 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here is open to the idea that its grassroots sports program, which is among the finalists of the 2024 Galing Pook Award, may be replicated by other local government units (LGUs). The Iloilo City Sports Academy (ICSA) started in 2019, offering year-round free… Read More
Ilocos Region provinces receive 27 new ambulances from DOH
September 17, 2024, 5:35 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Health (DOH) distributed 27 new and fully equipped ambulances to the local government units (LGUs) of Ilocos Region’s four provinces. The ambulance distribution is part of the Health Facility and Enhancement Program of the DOH, aimed to further serve… Read More
PhilHealth to address urgent issues in collection, payment systems
September 17, 2024, 5:21 pm
DAVAO CITY – A top official of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) stressed the urgent need to address ongoing issues in the collection and payment systems. Speaking at the PULSE (Promoting UHC Through Linkages, Synergy and Engagement) event on Tuesday, PhilHealth president… Read More
DOLE programs benefit over 4K youth, students in Caraga
September 17, 2024, 4:51 pm
BUTUAN CITY – More than 4,000 youth and students in the Caraga Region have benefited from Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) programs this year, an official said Tuesday. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum here, DOLE-13 Assistant Director Raymond Fel Sajor highlighted the… Read More
DOLE-Eastern Visayas pays over P632M under TUPAD
September 17, 2024, 4:49 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has paid PHP632.6 million to workers in Eastern Visayas under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program this year. DOLE regional mediator-arbiter, lawyer Cecilio Baleña, said the emergency… Read More
Davao City to watershed illegal settlers: Leave or face eviction
September 17, 2024, 4:09 pm
DAVAO CITY – The local government here issued a warning to illegal settlers in watershed areas to voluntarily dismantle their structures or face enforcement actions. “I strongly advise you to self-demolish to avoid further complications. The government must act to protect our vital natural… Read More
591K beneficiaries get P3.5-B TUPAD aid in Davao Region
September 17, 2024, 3:54 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment in Davao Region (DOLE-11) has disbursed over PHP3.5 billion through its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, benefiting 591,107 individuals since 2022, an official said Tuesday. During the "Kapihan sa… Read More
DOLE-W. Visayas programs provide P2.76-B aid under PBBM
September 17, 2024, 3:48 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has so far released over PHP2.76 billion for the implementation of emergency employment and integrated livelihood program in Western Visayas under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Officer-in-charge Assistant… Read More
DSWD-Bicol disburses over P90-M cash aid on PBBM's birthday
September 17, 2024, 3:36 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol reported on Tuesday a total of PHP90.3 million in financial aid to thousands of minimum wage earners under the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) during the recent “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa… Read More
4.3K people evacuated as 'Gener' causes floods in Bicol
September 17, 2024, 2:32 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Over 4,000 people have been evacuated in Albay and Camarines Sur as heavy rains spawned by Tropical Depression Gener and "habagat" or southwest monsoon inundated villages, the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) said Tuesday. Aside from the two provinces, Sorsogon and… Read More
PNP, DOJ partner to boost law, justice enforcement in C. Luzon
September 17, 2024, 1:04 pm Updated on September 17, 2024, 1:08 pm
MANILA – The Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) and the Department of Justice-National Prosecution Service (DOJ-NPS) have joined forces to bolster law enforcement and the administration of justice in the region. The pact is aimed at enhancing legal processes, expediting prosecution and… Read More
CAR, Mt. Province dev’t seen as region eyed as ‘epicenter for peace’
September 16, 2024, 9:59 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Officials of Mountain Province have expressed gratitude for the development programs being extended to the province as host of the most successful peace agreement between the national government and local armed group. “We are happy because we are reaping the benefits of being the… Read More
Basi Revolt commemoration yields 112 units of blood donation
September 16, 2024, 9:31 pm
LAOAG CITY – A total of 112 units of blood, containing 500 cubic centimeters each, were collected during the blood-letting activity in Piddig town, Ilocos Norte province on Monday in line with the commemoration of the Basi Revolt held in the historic town 217 years ago. Michael Aguinaldo, Piddig… Read More
BFAR assures fisherfolk policies for food security amidst WPS issue
September 16, 2024, 9:24 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday said measures are in place to ensure the safety of local fisherfolk at the West Philippine Sea, and support food security. In a virtual forum on Monday as part of the National Fish Conservation Week, BFAR… Read More
NBI to seek court’s permission to open POGO computers, vaults
September 16, 2024, 9:11 pm
CEBU CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) would apply for a court warrant so they could examine the vaults and computers found inside the Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub raided in a Lapu-Lapu City resort on Aug. 31, an official said on Monday. “We will apply for the… Read More
40 hog farmers in Negros Oriental to get indemnification due to ASF
September 16, 2024, 9:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Some 40 farmers in Valencia, Negros Oriental whose pigs were affected by the African swine fever (ASF) are set to receive indemnification from the national government. Jaymar Vilos, information officer-designate of the Negros Oriental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), told the… Read More
Davao Region voter applications near 350K – Comelec
September 16, 2024, 8:56 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections in Davao Region (Comelec-11) reported on Monday that it processed a total of 343,239 voter applications from Feb. 12 to Sept. 7. The applications included new registrations, transfers, corrections and reactivations, Comelec-11 Assistant Director Gay… Read More
P4.8-M shabu seized in week-long anti-drug ops in Bicol
September 16, 2024, 8:45 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO5) reported on Monday that PHP4.8 million worth of shabu was confiscated from various drug operations in the six provinces and one component city from Sept. 9 to 15 this year. Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said the 22 successful… Read More
Seacraft runs aground in Siquijor; PCG vows to contain oil spill
September 16, 2024, 8:40 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard in Siquijor province assured Monday of oil spill containment measures and monitoring following the grounding of a passenger vessel in Lazi town. Ensign Richelito Arbis, commander of the Coast Guard Station-Siquijor, told the Philippine News Agency that… Read More
