Provincial
'Oplan Semana Santa' tightens watch at Caraga’s border town
March 27, 2024, 2:45 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Land Transportation Office in Trento, Agusan del Sur (LTO-Trento) has intensified the implementation of Oplan Semana Santa 2024 to ensure the safety of motorists and travelers throughout the Holy Week.Trento is considered the gateway of the Caraga Region from other areas in… Read More
Northern Samar’s green lane targets to draw big investments
March 27, 2024, 12:38 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The implementation of the green lane in Northern Samar is expected to attract more investments to the poverty-stricken province as it streamlines the business application processes. Northern Samar provincial economic development and investment promotions office head Jhon Allen… Read More
Inter-agency committee assures peaceful observance of Lent in Antique
March 27, 2024, 10:13 am
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The inter-agency committee on security forces assured the peaceful observance of the Holy Week in Antique province, following their meeting Tuesday, where they laid down their security plan for March 27 -31. “All chiefs of police will be focused on ensuring… Read More
P117-M cocaine, shabu destroyed in Eastern Samar
March 26, 2024, 9:27 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Eastern Visayas on Tuesday destroyed through burning PHP117 million worth of cocaine and shabu, some of which were recovered recently in the coastal waters of Eastern Samar province. PDEA assistant regional director Alex Tablete… Read More
PhilHealth 'Konsulta' caravan goes to Antique
March 26, 2024, 9:23 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) urged Antique residents to help spread awareness on the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) as the program was launched in the province on Tuesday. PhilHealth-Western Visayas acting vice president Janet… Read More
BFAR-initiated fishing tech boosts livelihood of Ilocos fisherfolk
March 26, 2024, 9:08 pm
LAOAG CITY – Lambaklad, an eco-friendly fish trap technology, has boosted the catch of Dilavo Fishermen Association (DFA) members from Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte since it was introduced in May 2023. With favorable weather on Tuesday, two of the group’s motorized fishing boats were loaded with tuna… Read More
More first responders to be deployed to Cavite expressways
March 26, 2024, 8:42 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The management of Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South) announced it will be augmenting its roadside personnel in anticipation of increased vehicle traffic this Holy Week. In a message to reporters on Tuesday, MPT South president and general manager Raul Ignacio said… Read More
SSS serves violation notices to 13 erring Baguio employers
March 26, 2024, 7:34 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) here warned employers to ensure compliance since it is firm on running against violators. To date, 13 have been issued notices of violations. Lawyer Duches Venero Anselmo of the SSS Luzon North 1 cluster said those issued with notices are operating… Read More
Iloilo City under state of calamity due to pertussis outbreak
March 26, 2024, 7:26 pm
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo City is now under a state of calamity due to the pertussis outbreak, as contained in a resolution unanimously passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in a special session Tuesday afternoon. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Monday passed a resolution… Read More
DOH Eastern Visayas reports 5 suspected pertussis cases
March 26, 2024, 7:25 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health regional office here has asked local health offices to heighten surveillance and monitoring against pertussis, with five suspected cases of this highly contagious respiratory tract infection in the region. The DOH regional epidemiology and surveillance… Read More
Parts of Iloilo City to experience power outages Wednesday
March 26, 2024, 7:16 pm
ILOILO CITY – Residents of select areas here are advised to brace for power interruption lasting up to 12 hours on Wednesday. The emergency interruption will pave the way for the cleaning of porcelain suspension, replacement of post insulator, and installation of the silicon rubber on the 69… Read More
Manila Water implements 'pressure regulation' starting April 16
March 26, 2024, 6:55 pm
ANTIPOLO CITY – Beginning April 16, Manila Water (MW) allocation will be reduced in anticipation of lower reservoir levels due to the El Niño dry spell. Raymond Maymay, MW corporate communications manager, told the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday that the National Water Resources Board will… Read More
C. Visayas logs 42 pertussis cases, 6 infant deaths
March 26, 2024, 6:34 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas on Tuesday cautioned the public against the rising number of pertussis cases, commonly known as “whooping cough”, which has already killed six infants aged zero to two months old from the region. Also, there are 42 confirmed cases… Read More
DA reports drought in Leyte, Samar rice farms
March 26, 2024, 6:27 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The below-normal rainfall will not impact rice production despite reports that the dry spell has affected several farms in Leyte and Samar provinces, Department of Agriculture (DA) official said on Tuesday. The towns of Leyte, Calubian, and San Isidro in Leyte province; Sta.… Read More
Death toll in Cotabato road mishap climbs to 17
March 26, 2024, 5:28 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Fifteen of the 17 persons who perished in a road mishap in the Cotabato town of Antipas have been identified, the local police said Tuesday.Monday's tragedy burned alive most of the passengers of the van following a head-on collision with a dump truck fully loaded with sand in… Read More
Crop losses reach P80M as drought hits Negros Oriental
March 26, 2024, 5:26 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – As the El Niño phenomenon worsens in Negros Oriental, damage to rice, corn, and other high-value crops has reached more than PHP80.4 million, the Department of Agriculture-Provincial Agriculture Technology Coordinating Office (DA-PATCO) said Tuesday. Alejandro Rafal,… Read More
1.7K cops to ensure orderly observance of Holy Week in Caraga
March 26, 2024, 5:24 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) has announced the deployment of 1,754 personnel tasked to ensure the peaceful and orderly observance of Holy Week in the area.“These police personnel will be deployed in strategic areas in the different provinces, cities,… Read More
Major bus firm workforce to learn various skills from TESDA
March 26, 2024, 5:02 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Western Visayas (TESDA-6) will provide training and conduct national competency assessments for the workforce of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), operator of the fleet of Ceres Liner buses. TESDA-6 Regional Director Florencio… Read More
Overnight power outages hit Bacolod City, adjacent areas
March 26, 2024, 4:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Tripping of the transmission lines of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) led to massive power interruptions in most parts of Bacolod and the neighboring localities past midnight on Tuesday. Jose Taniongon, manager… Read More
Ancillary reserve to ensure stable power supply in Iloilo City
March 26, 2024, 4:07 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here is pushing for the fast-tracking of the approval of the ancillary reserve agreement between More Electric and Power Corporation and Global Business Power Corporation. The two firms need approval from the Department of Energy, while the Energy Regulatory… Read More
