Provincial
Dagupan City records 1st firecracker-related casualty
December 29, 2023, 9:07 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Ilocos Region (DOH-CHD-1) renewed its call against the use of firecrackers after recording a first casualty due to an explosion caused by firecrackers. DOH-CHD-1 regional director Paula Paz Sydiongco, in a… Read More
Antique raises 'red alert' to ensure safe New Year’s revelry
December 29, 2023, 8:03 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) has issued a directive to its personnel and that of the municipal DRRMOs to be on “red alert” to ensure a safe observance of New Year’s Day. PDRRMO chief Broderick Train said in… Read More
Water activities limited in La Union town after drowning incidents
December 29, 2023, 7:42 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Only limited surfing activities are allowed for now in some areas of San Juan, La Union after five deaths due to drowning post-Christmas Day. In a media statement issued Thursday night, the La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said… Read More
Antique health insurance tops Konsulta Package accreditation in R6
December 29, 2023, 6:54 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in Antique was able to accredit a total of 26 Rural Health Units (RHUs) and government hospitals to implement its Konsulta Package in the province in 2023. Liza Joyce Songcayawon, PhilHealth Antique… Read More
About P1-B ‘shabu’ seized in Central Visayas in 2023
December 29, 2023, 6:05 pm
CEBU CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas (Region 7) has confiscated about PHP1 billion worth of shabu during the year-round anti-drug sting operations, a police spokesperson on Friday reported. Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of Police Regional Office-7, said… Read More
LTFRB-7 warns operators, drivers vs. unauthorized 'help desk'
December 29, 2023, 5:47 pm
CEBU CITY – Drivers and operators of public utility vehicles in Central Visayas can directly inquire about the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board field office, an official said Friday. Eduardo Montealto Jr., regional… Read More
Davao City sends aid to quake-hit areas in Surigao Sur
December 29, 2023, 5:24 pm
DAVAO CITY - Following the November and December earthquakes, the Davao City government through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) gave financial assistance to the province and towns under state of calamity in Surigao del Sur.In an interview Friday, CDRRMO officer-in-charge… Read More
Approval of medical course in Northern Samar seen to boost healthcare
December 29, 2023, 4:52 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The approval of the medicine program in Northern Samar by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will encourage more students in the province to pursue medical education and improve the delivery of health care services, Governor Edwin Ongchuan said on Friday. He thanked President… Read More
Isabela coastal villagers urge completion of Ilagan-Divilacan road
December 29, 2023, 3:42 pm
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Officials and residents of the coastal towns of Divilacan, Palanan, and Maconacon in this province are calling on the government to push for the completion of the Ilagan-Divilacan road amid the spate of small plane crashes in the area. “We appeal to the President… Read More
Davao City to intensify drive vs. dengue in 2024
December 29, 2023, 3:25 pm
DAVAO CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) will be strictly implementing Ordinance No. 0401-20, Series of 2020 next year, which mandates the creation of Dengue Task Force in barangays as part of its strengthening efforts to combat dengue.In a statement Friday, CHO Tropical Disease Prevention and… Read More
E. Visayas police step up watch vs. banned firecrackers
December 29, 2023, 1:54 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office has heightened its watch against prohibited firecrackers in this city as part of the campaign for a safe New Year revelry. PNP Eastern Visayas Director Brig. Gen. Reynaldo Pawid on Friday led the inspection of firecrackers… Read More
Negros Occidental incurs hog industry losses, cited for peace efforts
December 29, 2023, 11:24 am
BACOLOD CITY – It was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Negros Occidental as the province received national recognition for its outstanding local initiatives under the leadership of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, but also suffered unprecedented losses in its multi-billion hog industry due to… Read More
Calbayog city mayor calls for safety drive after holiday road crashes
December 29, 2023, 11:07 am
TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Calbayog has expressed alarm over the increasing number of road accidents in the city this holiday season and called for more safety campaigns. In a meeting, Mayor Raymund Uy and city disaster risk reduction and management officer Sandro Daguman on Thursday… Read More
DOH: 3 young boys among 4 blast injuries in Eastern Visayas
December 28, 2023, 7:28 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) has already recorded four fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) in Eastern Visayas, including three young boys, during its week-long monitoring of holiday revelry blast incidents. The victims are an eight-year-old male from Palo, Leyte; a six-year-old… Read More
'Small' Ilocos Norte school gets internet boost
December 28, 2023, 6:39 pm
LAOAG CITY – Internet connectivity at the Sideg Elementary School (SES), a rural school located on a hilltop of Paoay’s agro-forested land, got a boost with the installation of a SpaceX-powered satellite dish on Thursday. “We are blessed in Sideg for being selected as a beneficiary of… Read More
CDO urges biz owners to renew permits online
December 28, 2023, 6:29 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government here has encouraged business owners to renew their business permits in the early days of 2024 by using its online registration system.On Thursday, the City Treasurer's Office (CTO) issued guidelines on the business renewal and registration process with… Read More
DOH-7 reiterates call for fireworks zones amid rise in injuries
December 28, 2023, 6:23 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) on Thursday reiterated its call for the barangays to establish a common area where the people can safely use firecrackers to avoid further increase in fireworks-related injuries. The advisory was issued after the health agency recorded… Read More
Month-long pork ban declared in ASF-hit Southern Leyte town
December 28, 2023, 5:54 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Silago, Southern Leyte has issued an executive order declaring a month-long pork holiday in 11 of its 15 villages due to the presence of African swine fever (ASF). “There is an emergency situation, and we must protect the hog industry in our town from… Read More
RDC checks E. Visayas WASH action plan
December 28, 2023, 5:09 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Regional Development Council (RDC) will monitor the delivery of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in six provinces and key cities in Eastern Visayas to put pressure on local governments to make WASH a priority program. RDC vice chair and National Economic and… Read More
Antique logs over 2.4K biz registrations - DTI
December 28, 2023, 5:00 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Antique province has recorded 2,439 business registrations last year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office here.DTI officer-in-charge Mutya Eusores said Thursday they anticipate to exceed the number of registered businesses… Read More
