Provincial

NIA sells P29/kg rice to marginalized sectors in N. Mindanao

NIA sells P29/kg rice to marginalized sectors in N. Mindanao

September 13, 2024, 8:30 pm

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The National Irrigation Administration in Northern Mindanao (NIA-10) provided low-cost rice to marginalized groups on Friday, selling it at PHP29 per kilogram. Larry Franada, acting regional manager of NIA-10, said a coupon system was used to ensure that only eligible… Read More

BBM Rice, Kadiwa, 'Handog' services reach thousands in Laguna

BBM Rice, Kadiwa, 'Handog' services reach thousands in Laguna

September 13, 2024, 8:13 pm

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The National Irrigation Administration in Region 4A (NIA-Calabarzon) participated in the nationwide launch of the “Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka” (BBM) Rice Program and the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” at its regional office in Pila, Laguna on Friday. The event sold 1,000 sacks… Read More

Public warned vs. disease outbreak amid rains, flooding

Public warned vs. disease outbreak amid rains, flooding

September 13, 2024, 7:59 pm

DUMAGUETE CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Oriental is urging the public to stay vigilant against diseases that may trigger an outbreak amid rains and floods in the coming months, an official said Friday. Dr. Liland Estacion, PHO chief, issued a memorandum to all city and… Read More

Over 7K TUPAD beneficiaries to boost anti-dengue drive in Iloilo City

Over 7K TUPAD beneficiaries to boost anti-dengue drive in Iloilo City

September 13, 2024, 7:50 pm

ILOILO CITY – A total of 7,345 residents of Iloilo City have been tapped under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) of the Department of Labor and Employment to boost dengue efforts in communities. Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) manager… Read More

120 CDO inmates receive legal education aid

120 CDO inmates receive legal education aid

September 13, 2024, 7:48 pm

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – At least 120 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in the male dormitory of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) here will benefit from legal education support through a new partnership with a local learning institution. During the opening ceremony on Friday, Jail… Read More

Pangasinan aims for maximum use of PhilHealth Konsulta package

Pangasinan aims for maximum use of PhilHealth Konsulta package

September 13, 2024, 7:46 pm

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Governor Ramon Guico III is urging residents of Pangasinan to take advantage of PhilHealth’s Konsultasyong Sulit Tama (Konsulta) outpatient benefits available at provincial hospitals and health centers. The health package promotes preventive care rather than waiting for… Read More

DOLE disburses P35.7-M financial aid in C. Visayas

DOLE disburses P35.7-M financial aid in C. Visayas

September 13, 2024, 7:25 pm

CEBU CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday released financial assistance worth over PHP35.7 million to 6,000 program beneficiaries during the “Handog ng Pangulo Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair”. Lilia Estillore, regional director of DOLE-7, said that the amount were… Read More

P29 per kilo rice sold to vulnerable groups in Ilocos region

P29 per kilo rice sold to vulnerable groups in Ilocos region

September 13, 2024, 7:13 pm

LAOAG CITY – Senior citizens, persons with disability, and solo parents availed of cheap rice sold at PHP29 per kilogram during the grand launching of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) Rice held at the National Irrigation Administration compound in San Nicolas town, Ilocos Norte province on… Read More

Lower food, transport prices ease inflation in Bacolod City, NegOcc

Lower food, transport prices ease inflation in Bacolod City, NegOcc

September 13, 2024, 7:09 pm

BACOLOD CITY – Decrease in the price indices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, and education services eased inflation for all income households in this highly-urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental in August. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed… Read More

Negrenses receive over P15-M in assistance on PBBM’s birthday

Negrenses receive over P15-M in assistance on PBBM’s birthday

September 13, 2024, 6:59 pm

BACOLOD CITY – Beneficiaries in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City received at least PHP15.2 million in total assistance from various national government agencies during the “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Tapat Para Sa Lahat” to mark President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 67th birthday on… Read More

Bicolanos thank PBBM for various aids on his 67th birthday

Bicolanos thank PBBM for various aids on his 67th birthday

September 13, 2024, 6:56 pm

LEGAZPI CITY – Bicolanos from vulnerable sectors, including minimum wage earners, on Friday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for pouring various forms of assistance into the region's six provinces, as they greeted him on his 67th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, various national… Read More

Vulnerable groups avail of P29 per kilo rice in W. Visayas

Vulnerable groups avail of P29 per kilo rice in W. Visayas

September 13, 2024, 6:52 pm

ILOILO CITY – The pilot implementation of the PHP29-per kilo Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice in Western Visayas region benefited residents here coming from vulnerable groups, including the elderly, persons with disability, and solo parents. National Irrigation Administration (NIA) acting… Read More

1K indigents in Antique receive financial aid on PBBM’s birthday

1K indigents in Antique receive financial aid on PBBM’s birthday

September 13, 2024, 6:50 pm

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Around 1,000 Antiqueño indigents received financial aid through the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) as part of the activities to celebrate the birthday of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday. Antique Representative Antonio Agapito Legarda,… Read More

Cebu town police chief survives ambush; drug suspect killed

Cebu town police chief survives ambush; drug suspect killed

September 13, 2024, 6:48 pm

CEBU CITY – The police chief of the southern town of Argao in Cebu province survived an ambush Friday morning. Major Janus Giangan said he survived the attack after heeding an earlier warning that he was allegedly targeted by an armed group as he and his team were about to serve an arrest… Read More

NIA-11 sells P29 per kilo rice in Davao City

NIA-11 sells P29 per kilo rice in Davao City

September 13, 2024, 6:45 pm

DAVAO CITY – Rice priced at PHP29 per kilo was sold at the National Irrigation Administration in the Davao Region (NIA-11) during the grand launch of the "Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka Rice" initiative on Friday. Rodel Maceda, NIA-11 senior irrigator’s development officer and contract farming… Read More

BFAR, Cebu island town institutionalize multi-species hatchery ops

BFAR, Cebu island town institutionalize multi-species hatchery ops

September 13, 2024, 6:23 pm

CEBU CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has partnered with the local government unit of the island town of Bantayan in establishing a multi-species marine hatchery project. Mayor Arthur Despi said residents are upbeat about the project that institutionalizes the hatchery… Read More

Over 1.5K Pangasinan farmers, fisherfolk get gov't aid

Over 1.5K Pangasinan farmers, fisherfolk get gov't aid

September 13, 2024, 6:22 pm

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – More than 1,500 farmers and fisherfolk in Pangasinan received various forms of assistance through the “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Tapat Para sa Lahat” initiative on Friday. Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya said the aid included 6,555 bags of fertilizers… Read More

Caraga farmers get P69-M aid from DA

Caraga farmers get P69-M aid from DA

September 13, 2024, 6:20 pm

LAS NIEVES, Agusan del Norte – Thousands of farmers in the Caraga Region received PHP69 million worth of livelihood assistance, machinery, and livestock support from the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday. A total of 41 farmer associations and cooperatives, comprising rice and corn… Read More

DTI-11 seizes P17-M worth of non-compliant products

DTI-11 seizes P17-M worth of non-compliant products

September 13, 2024, 6:13 pm

DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region (DTI-11) confiscated 17,432 non-compliant products, valued at PHP17 million. In a statement Friday, DTI-11 regional director Romeo Castañaga credited the accomplishment to Task Force (TF) Kalasag, a team led by 20 monitoring and… Read More

Albay villagers get free dental, medical services via social caravan

Albay villagers get free dental, medical services via social caravan

September 13, 2024, 5:13 pm

LEGAZPI CITY – Some 500 residents of Malinao town in Albay province benefited from free medical, dental, livelihood and other social services on Friday. A job fair, free massage, haircut, manicure and pedicure services, and free meals were also provided to the villagers. In an interview, Sally… Read More