Provincial
NPA member killed, another wounded in N. Samar clash
April 4, 2024, 3:57 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed and another one was wounded during a clash Wednesday in upland Osmeña village in Las Navas, Northern Samar. Acting on tips from a civilian about the presence of armed men, the soldiers found the location of the NPA members,… Read More
Bacolod City delivers water to El Niño-hit households
April 3, 2024, 9:05 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government here has initiated the “Patubig Sa Barangay” to provide supply to households with limited or dried-up water sources due to prolonged dry weather brought by El Niño. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Wednesday it is important to ensure every household… Read More
Health exec warns Pangasinenses vs. rabies
April 3, 2024, 9:04 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – A health executive has encouraged Pangasinenses to get vaccinated once bitten by an animal after the province recorded three deaths from rabies from Jan. 1 to April 1 this year, up from two cases a year ago. In a virtual forum hosted by the Philippine Information… Read More
PBBM lauded for release of funds to restore heritage schools in PH
April 3, 2024, 8:21 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep. Dale Corvera, a member of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture, lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for approving the release of PHP1.34 billion in funding for the restoration of heritage schools in the country.In a statement… Read More
Locals help in the fight vs. insurgents through info-sharing
April 3, 2024, 8:05 pm
BANGUED, Abra – A military official based in Abra cited locals’ efforts to help address the insurgency problem by reporting the presence of New People’s Army (NPA) members in Pilar, Abra, which resulted in military operations on Tuesday. "The people did not just report their (rebels’)… Read More
Guv urges Bulakenyos to be cautious to prevent heat emergencies
April 3, 2024, 8:00 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS – Governor Daniel R. Fernando reminded Bulakenyos on Wednesday to keep hydrated, bring an umbrella when going outside, and wear comfortable and lightweight clothes to avoid experiencing heat emergencies including heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke as the… Read More
1.8K Agusan Sur residents get P9.1-M cash aid from DSWD
April 3, 2024, 7:45 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 1,838 residents of Agusan del Sur province hit by flooding last month benefited from the PHP9.1 million worth of assistance distributed under the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday.In a statement… Read More
CDO readies additional pertussis vaccines for villages
April 3, 2024, 7:43 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government is poised to increase the vaccine supply for pertussis or "whooping cough" to be distributed to barangay health centers.In a briefing Wednesday, 2nd District Councilor Maria Lourdes Gaane said the City Council's health committee is working with Mayor… Read More
NorMin enterprises to highlight in 'Forest Fest'
April 3, 2024, 7:31 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Small and medium enterprises in Northern Mindanao will be the key highlight in the national gathering for environmental protection to be held in this city from April 18-20."We aim to spark possibilities and inspire entrepreneurs passionate about forest conservation. By… Read More
Norway, Palawan bolster efforts in environmental, social governance
April 3, 2024, 7:22 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — The government of Norway is strengthening its ties with the leadership of this province with an eye towards enhancing partnerships in the tourism, healthcare, energy and maritime sectors, among others. On Wednesday, Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster led a… Read More
4 Antique LGUs suspend in-person classes from Apr. 3-5
April 3, 2024, 7:17 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Four local government units (LGUs) have suspended in-person classes and ordered the shifting to alternative delivery mode (ADM) or modular distance learning due to extreme heat caused by the El Niño phenomenon. Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and… Read More
P50-M road to boost tourism accessibility in Agusan town: DOT-13
April 3, 2024, 7:12 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The impending construction of a PHP50-million tourism road in the Agusan del Sur town of Sibagat is set to enhance the accessibility of Managong Falls, one of the area's main tourist destinations, an official said Wednesday.“We support the construction of Padiay Road leading to… Read More
S. Leyte, Biliran schools turn to modular learning due to intense heat
April 3, 2024, 6:44 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Schools in Southern Leyte and Biliran town in Biliran province temporarily resorted to alternative learning modes on Wednesday due to extreme heat, the Department of Education (DepEd) regional office here said. Suspension of face-to-face classes has been implemented in Pintuyan… Read More
Pangasinan logs 3 pertussis cases
April 3, 2024, 6:18 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Provincial Health Office (PHO) is urging parents to have their children immunized with routinary and booster vaccines after the province recorded three confirmed cases of pertussis as of April 1. Provincial health officer Dr. Cielo Almoite, in a virtual… Read More
Bicol police seizes P22.7-M illegal drugs, nabs 124 suspects in March
April 3, 2024, 6:08 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) reported on Wednesday the seizure of almost PHP22.7 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of 124 drug personalities during 125 drug operations conducted by police units in the six provinces of the region in March this year. Lt.… Read More
Coast Guard suspends boat trips in Ilocos Norte
April 3, 2024, 5:42 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard in Ilocos Norte suspended the sailing of fishing boats and other small sea crafts despite the lifting of the tsunami alert Wednesday afternoon. Lt. Joseph Christian Sagun, station commander of the Coast Guard Station in Ilocos Norte, said the boat trips… Read More
Regional body monitors 25 E. Visayas projects to ensure fast execution
April 3, 2024, 5:17 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Regional Development Council (RDC) is closely monitoring at least 25 key projects in Eastern Visayas to ensure expeditious implementation. Meylene Rosales, RDC vice chairperson and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) regional director, said these projects are… Read More
Task group formed in Ilocos Norte to prevent forest fires
April 3, 2024, 4:49 pm
LAOAG CITY – An inter-agency task force has been formed in Ilocos Norte to address causes of forest fires which have reached 26 to date. The group is composed of representatives from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Marine Corps (PMC),… Read More
Troops, gov't help former rebels, supporters learn food processing
April 3, 2024, 4:18 pm
BALER, Aurora – About a hundred former rebels and mass supporters of communist terrorist groups are expected to get a boost in their income and livelihood after learning food processing skills through the efforts of the government and the Philippine Army. The trainees who are now members of… Read More
Tacloban airport to reopen runway 4 p.m. Wednesday
April 3, 2024, 3:32 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is eyeing to reopen the Tacloban airport runway by 4 p.m. Wednesday after hours of emergency repair. CAAP Eastern Visayas area manager Danilo Abareta said the overlaying of asphalt is now ongoing after it was peeled off… Read More
