Provincial
Caraga police weeklong ops net 57 suspects, P1.5-M worth of shabu
January 22, 2024, 3:59 pm Updated on January 22, 2024, 4:41 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Fifty-seven drug suspects were arrested in a series of anti-drug operations carried out by various police field units last week, the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) reported on Monday.“Of the 57 suspects arrested, 19 were categorized as high-value individuals… Read More
Higher power rate awaits Iloilo City consumers
January 22, 2024, 3:58 pm
ILOILO CITY – Consumers of More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE POWER) will have a 10-centavo increase in their January billing cycle due to a hike in the transmission charge. "This is solely due to the additional ancillary service charge by NGCP (National Grid Corporation of the… Read More
Caraga LGUs benefit from mining tax, fees
January 22, 2024, 3:56 pm Updated on January 22, 2024, 4:39 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Mining firms’ business taxes and other regulatory fees directly help two local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga Region accomplish their projects.In separate statements on Monday, the LGUs of Claver in Surigao del Norte and Cagdianao in Dinagat Islands said the payments boost… Read More
Red tide presence remains in 2 Samar bays
January 22, 2024, 3:53 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed the continued presence of toxic red tide from shellfish meat samples collected in two bays in Samar provinces. Citing the latest laboratory result, BFAR said shellfish collected in San Pedro Bay in Basey, Samar,… Read More
BARMM hails peace gains as reg'l gov't marks 5th anniversary
January 22, 2024, 2:35 pm
COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim led here Sunday the opening celebration of the weeklong regional government’s 5th foundation anniversary by sharing the "peace dividends now enjoyed by Bangsamoro people."Ebrahim thanked… Read More
DA, SRA, stakeholders discuss plan to buy sugar from local farmers
January 21, 2024, 4:46 pm
BACOLOD CITY –The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) have convened sugar industry leaders to tackle government’s plan to buy sugar directly from the farmers at a premium price amid the continuing low farmgate prices, usually between PHP2,400 and PHP2,500… Read More
2 armed men, 1 barangay 'tanod' killed in Bulacan shootout with cops
January 21, 2024, 3:50 pm
CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan – Two armed men and a barangay "tanod" (watchman) were killed in an encounter with the local police in Barangay Bahay Pare, Meycauyan City, Bulacan on Saturday night. In a statement on Sunday, Col. Relly Arnedo, director of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office,… Read More
Archbishop Palma tells Sto Niño devotees: Focus on family, education
January 21, 2024, 1:54 pm
CEBU CITY – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma underscored the importance of family and education as he led the faithful during the Solemn Pontifical Mass in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño at the centuries-old Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu’s Pilgrim Center here Sunday. “It’s a treasure to… Read More
No injuries, property damage in Batangas quake
January 21, 2024, 12:19 pm
BATANGAS CITY – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) here reported zero casualty and property damage from the magnitude 4.6 earthquake that rocked the province Saturday afternoon. In an interview, Dr. Amor Banuelos-Calayan, PDRRMO head, said the earthquake was… Read More
Thousands join Sto. Niño fluvial, foot procession in Cebu
January 20, 2024, 6:47 pm
CEBU CITY – Despite the grueling heat, thousands of Catholic faithful paid homage to the Sr. Sto. Niño on Saturday by joining the solemn foot procession here. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma blessed the miraculous image of the Holy Child as a sea of devotees waited on the streets and outside of the… Read More
Devotees bring Sto. Niño to Mandaue in traditional Traslacion
January 20, 2024, 11:29 am
CEBU CITY – Thousands of devotees in Mandaue City waved their hands and sang “Bato Balani sa Gugma” (Magnet of Love) on Friday as they received the sacred images of the Sr. Sto. Niño and the Our Lady of Guadalupe in a traditional Traslacion. The annual Traslacion is a prelude to the fluvial… Read More
New pumping station ensures Dumaguete water supply amid El Niño
January 20, 2024, 7:52 am
DUMAGUETE CITY – The newly inaugurated Pumping Station (PS) 21 and Transmission Pipe Bridge of the Metro Dumaguete Water (MDW) will boost the water supply of this Negros Oriental capital city, ensuring that it will not be affected by the El Niño. MDW chief operating officer Angelo David Berba… Read More
La Union to host international surfing competition
January 19, 2024, 9:18 pm
SAN JUAN, La Union – This province’s tourism and economy stand to benefit from its hosting of the World Surf League (WSL) International Pro at Urbiztondo Beach, to be attended by some 250 professional surfers from the Philippines and abroad on Jan. 22 to 28. Provincial Information Officer… Read More
Nearly 150 tons of cabbage sold through 'Veggie Connect'
January 19, 2024, 8:12 pm
BAGUIO CITY – A total of 149,689 metric tons of cabbage and Chinese cabbage from 88 farmers from the Cordillera were sold through government efforts to link farmers to buyers, arresting further wastage of vegetables in the region. Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region… Read More
Remote schools in Sagay City get e-libraries from DOST
January 19, 2024, 7:56 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Public elementary schools in two islands and an upland village in Sagay City, Negros Occidental got a learning boost through the computerized information kiosks or electronic (e)-libraries of the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS or… Read More
DHSUD, Bacolod City sign pact for second 4PH housing project
January 19, 2024, 7:41 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Another housing project will be developed here under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, with a target of 3,627 units condominium-type housing units in Barangay Banago, the city government announced on Friday. Department of Human Settlements and Urban… Read More
139 ‘Konsulta’ centers ready to serve PhilHealth-Bicol members
January 19, 2024, 7:36 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) – Bicol has 139 accredited service providers under its Konsulta (Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama) comprehensive outpatient benefits package. So far, 1.6 million out of PhilHealth-Bicol’s 5.3 million members have registered… Read More
Over 3.6K PUVs in Iloilo consolidate into cooperatives
January 19, 2024, 7:35 pm
ILOILO CITY – The majority of the public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Iloilo have been consolidated into various transport cooperatives, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday. In a press conference Friday, LTFRB spokesperson lawyer Salvador Altura… Read More
Cebu modern jeeps ready to fill traditional PUJ routes after deadline
January 19, 2024, 7:30 pm
CEBU CITY – The Federation of Cebu Transport Cooperatives on Friday expressed confidence that there will be enough modern jeepneys for commuters once the government fully bans unconsolidated traditional public utility vehicles after the Jan. 31 deadline. At a press conference, FCTC chair Ellen… Read More
Antique coop adds value to agri-produce with gov’t support
January 19, 2024, 7:09 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A multipurpose cooperative in the municipality of Barbaza, Antique has embarked on value-adding of its agricultural produce with support coming from different government agencies and is now producing “Deliciously Healthy”, providing its members with higher… Read More
