Provincial
Sarangani ARBs get P1.5M aid from DAR to boost banana production
September 13, 2024, 5:06 pm Updated on September 14, 2024, 3:26 pm
KORONADAL CITY – A group of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Sarangani province is set to increase its production of export-quality bananas, thanks to a PHP1.5 million aid package from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). The assistance, provided through DAR’s Climate Resilient Farm… Read More
431 residents in Canlaon City evacuated amid volcano unrest
September 13, 2024, 4:21 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – More villagers residing at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental have sought temporary refuge in evacuation centers as the volcano continues to show increased seismic activity with larger volumes of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Edna Lhou Masicampo, city… Read More
Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free
September 13, 2024, 4:11 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Calbayog City in Samar province is the first city in Eastern Visayas to be declared with Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC) or completely free from threats of the New People’s Army (NPA). Mayor Raymund Uy said during the declaration on Friday the city’s… Read More
'Illegal recruiter' arrested, 5 rescued in Zambo City
September 13, 2024, 3:46 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested an alleged illegal recruiter and rescued five potential human trafficking victims bound for Laos, police said Friday. Lt. Col. Mario Baquiran Jr., Women and Children Protection Center-Mindanao Field Unit (WCPC-MFU) chief, identified the suspect as Regie… Read More
Cop, 3 others yield P13.6-M shabu in Sulu
September 13, 2024, 3:44 pm
COTABATO CITY – Authorities arrested a police officer and three others and seized PHP13.6 million worth of shabu in an anti-drug operation in Jolo, Sulu on Thursday night. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) director Gil Cesario Castro… Read More
Batangueños benefit from gov’t aid on PBBM's birthday
September 13, 2024, 2:12 pm
BATANGAS CITY – The provincial government here and the Office of the President held Friday a caravan of government services that benefited thousands of Batangueños. The event was held simultaneously in various parts of the country in celebration of the 67th birthday of President Ferdinand R.… Read More
Antique evacuates 545 families, suspends classes due to 'Bebinca'
September 13, 2024, 1:41 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The heavy to intense rainfall due to the southwest monsoon and enhanced by Tropical Storm Bebinca prompted the preemptive evacuation of 545 families and the suspension of classes in Antique, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO)… Read More
Classes in 3 Bicol provinces suspended due to bad weather
September 13, 2024, 12:18 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Classes in all levels in Albay, Sorsogon, and Camarines Sur provinces were suspended on Friday due to heavy rains that may cause floods and landslides. Camarines Sur Governor Vincenzo Renato Luigi Villafuerte issued a memorandum suspending classes in all 35 towns and two cities.… Read More
Negros LGUs suspend classes amid heavy rains, flooding
September 13, 2024, 11:44 am Updated on September 13, 2024, 3:49 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The provincial government of Negros Oriental suspended all classes in all levels, both private and public schools and work in government offices Friday due to heavy rains and flooding. Governor Manuel Sagarbarria made the directive in Executive Order 51 released past 10 a.m.… Read More
Antique LGUs urged to submit articles on historical, cultural assets
September 12, 2024, 10:05 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The municipal councils on the history and cultural heritage of local government units in Antique province are encouraged to submit written materials about statues, landmarks, and sites in their areas with historical and cultural significance as bases in… Read More
Negros corn farmers hit by armyworm infestation get aid
September 12, 2024, 10:04 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has released some PHP17.9 million in financial compensation to 2,893 farmers in Negros Oriental province whose corn fields were wiped out by fall armyworm infestation. Alejandro Rafal, provincial chief of the Department of… Read More
Calamba cops arrest No. 4 most wanted person in Calabarzon
September 12, 2024, 9:09 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Members of the Calamba City Police Station (CCPS) have apprehended a murder suspect ranked as the 4th most wanted person by the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Calabarzon. In a statement Thursday, Col. Gauvin Mel Unos, acting provincial director of the Laguna Police… Read More
Cops seize P1.3-M shabu in Bacolod City
September 12, 2024, 9:00 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Drug enforcement teams of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) seized PHP1.319 million worth of shabu from three individuals in separate buy-busts conducted in three days. At 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, alias “Stephen” yielded PHP918,000 of the prohibited substance during the… Read More
Antiqueños urged to support local salt makers
September 12, 2024, 8:49 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Local consumers are encouraged to patronize locally-produced salt in Antique to support the industry. Four local government units (LGUs) in the province that will serve as co-operators are recipients of PHP4 million worth of shared service facilities (SSF) for… Read More
Upgrading of Ilocos Norte hospitals to boost accessible healthcare
September 12, 2024, 8:49 pm
LAOAG CITY – Government-managed hospitals in Ilocos Norte will continue to be upgraded to ensure that patients will receive quality medical services. Dr. Rogelio Balbag, executive director of the Ilocos Norte health management council, said in a media interview Thursday that for one, the… Read More
Over 18K job offers at 'Handog ng Pangulo' fair in 2 Visayas regions
September 12, 2024, 8:21 pm
CEBU CITY – About 2,000 vacancies will be available during a one-day job fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment in line with the “Handog ng Pangulo” simultaneous distribution of assistance to the people, a labor official said on Thursday. Lilia Estillore, regional director… Read More
DOLE-Cavite provides livelihood packages to seasonal workers, parolees
September 12, 2024, 8:03 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Cavite Provincial Office has enhanced its support for seasonal workers and parolees by distributing additional livelihood packages. In a phone interview on Thursday, Provincial Director Marivic Martinez said DOLE-Cavite had… Read More
Paved access roads benefit farmers in southern Negros
September 12, 2024, 8:02 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Three concreted access roads worth PHP28 million are benefiting farmers in three localities in southern Negros Occidental. In a report on Thursday, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the implementation of the road projects was in partnership with the Sugar… Read More
1K gov’t leaders to be made digital savvy every year - DAP
September 12, 2024, 6:43 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) said the national government has instructed the center to start making executives and middle managers in the government digitally savvy and adept with the call of the times. Nanette Caparos, DAP’s vice president and head of the… Read More
DOE calls on local governments to comply with energy efficiency law
September 12, 2024, 6:39 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Energy is calling on local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas to comply with the Government Energy Management Program, mandated under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act. In a media conference on Thursday, DOE Visayas Energy Resource Development and… Read More
