Provincial
Feeding program for 900K Cebu learners get more support
December 26, 2023, 5:27 pm
CEBU CITY – The massive school feeding program of the Cebu provincial government received more support from the private sector, an official said on Tuesday. This time, a processed meat firm in the country committed to donating canned goods comprising corned beef and chicken luncheon meat for… Read More
Laoag City intensifies anti-rabies program
December 26, 2023, 4:01 pm
LAOAG CITY – The city government of Laoag, through its veterinary office, is intensifying its anti-rabies control efforts after recording over 2,000 dog bites this year.City veterinary officer Samantha Josephine Licudine said Tuesday that a massive anti-rabies vaccination is ongoing, and a new… Read More
1K low-income families in Ilocos Norte get food packs
December 26, 2023, 3:36 pm
LAOAG CITY – Continuing the spirit of gift-giving this holiday season, at least 1,064 families in the 21 towns and two cities of Ilocos Norte are set to receive gift packs from the provincial government. Rochelle Gajes, acting provincial social welfare and development officer, said Tuesday they… Read More
Recognition gives foreign audience a taste of Ilonggo cuisine
December 26, 2023, 3:03 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city and province of Iloilo bannered 2023 with their accomplishments that brought Ilonggo cuisine before the attention of an international audience and a best health practice worthy of emulation by other local government units in the country. Iloilo City takes pride in its… Read More
Cotabato City village councilman slain in gun attack
December 26, 2023, 2:38 pm
COTABATO CITY – An incumbent village councilman here was shot dead by a still-unidentified suspect on Christmas Day.Capt. Eduardo Malicdem, Police Station 4 chief, said village councilman Datu Macmod Lauban and his son were sitting on a waiting shed at 3 p.m. when two men on board a motorbike… Read More
PUV operators told to ensure safety of passengers during holiday rush
December 25, 2023, 7:24 pm
CEBU CITY – A transport official on Monday said safe and convenient travel for the riding public is in the hands of responsible transportation operators and drivers. Eduardo Montealto Jr., regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Central Visayas (LTFRB-7),… Read More
Christmas Eve anti-drug op yields over P13-M shabu
December 25, 2023, 6:35 pm
CEBU CITY – A Christmas Eve anti-drug sting operation here hauled a total of PHP13.6 million of shabu, a police official said on Monday. The operation also resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old high-value individual, a resident of Sitio Lawis, Barangay Pasil. The Police Regional… Read More
9 NPA rebels killed on Christmas Day skirmishes in Bukidnon
December 25, 2023, 6:16 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Nine communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a series of skirmishes in the hinterlands of Malaybalay City in Bukidnon province on Christmas Monday. The Army 4th Infantry Division (4ID) initial report said the series of encounters occurred in the villages of… Read More
Iloilo to acquire dogs for intensified anti-drug campaign
December 25, 2023, 5:07 pm
ILOILO CITY – The provincial and city governments of Iloilo would purchase sniffing dogs to boost the campaign against illegal drugs. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. said there is a need to strengthen security in ports, although not all come via ports because of the province’s long… Read More
Batangas town bets on Christmas tourists to boost economy
December 25, 2023, 4:28 pm
CUENCA, Batangas – The local government here is taking advantage of the extended holidays to perk up public interest in the town’s tourist attractions while beefing up security measures in anticipation of an influx of visitors. In an interview on Christmas Day, Mayor Alex Magpantay said… Read More
Eastmincom probing fatal Christmas Eve accident
December 25, 2023, 4:18 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A thorough investigation is underway on the fatal ramming incident on Christmas Eve at Bangkerohan Public Market in Davao City, which involved a military vehicle.In a statement Monday, Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) commander, Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, said he ordered the… Read More
DRRM council OKs P180-M disaster mgt investment plan for 2024
December 25, 2023, 2:36 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government is ready with its PHP180 million local disaster risk reduction and management (LDRRM) fund annual investment plan 2024 following its approval by the city DRRM council in a meeting last week. Of the total fund, PHP54 million will go to quick response operations… Read More
Kalayaan council asks media to acknowledge town's municipal status
December 23, 2023, 8:39 pm
CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – The Kalayaan municipal council signed a resolution formally requesting journalists to refer to their town as the Municipality of Kalayaan instead of just Pag-asa Island, which incorrectly suggests that it is a mere oceanic feature. Resolution No. 156-015 series… Read More
Environment-friendly Christmas decors illuminate Iloilo City
December 23, 2023, 4:30 pm
ILOILO CITY – Aligned with the city government’s thrust on promoting sustainability, over 3,000 parol (lanterns) in different colors and sizes, Christmas trees, and other decorations made of recycled materials illuminate Iloilo City public places and major thoroughfares this holiday… Read More
Settle your tax online, city treasurer urges public
December 23, 2023, 10:41 am
BAGUIO CITY – As part of the “ease of doing business” initiative, the city government has reminded the public of designated online sites where taxpayers could transact without the need to travel to Baguio or the city hall.“The procedure for taxpayers processing applications and payment of… Read More
Pre-holiday strike fails to disrupt Cebu transport system – LTFRB
December 22, 2023, 8:23 pm
CEBU CITY – There was no major disruption in public transport amid the strike initiated by Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) in this capital city on Friday to protest the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP). Eduardo Montealto… Read More
Agusan Sur IP group gets P8.6-M project from DA
December 22, 2023, 7:36 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) handed over on Thursday the PHP8.6 million Dairy Cattle and Milk Production Project to an indigenous people (IP) organization in the town of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur.In a statement Friday, DA-13 identified the recipient as… Read More
Cotabato court orders release of detained elected village chair
December 22, 2023, 7:33 pm
COTABATO CITY – A village chairman who got elected in last October’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan while in jail was released Thursday after charges of murder and frustrated murder were dismissed by the local court here.“Thank you, I know it will come since I am innocent from the very… Read More
DepEd okays use of Teacher’s Camp road to ease Baguio traffic
December 22, 2023, 7:22 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has granted the local government unit's request, allowing motorists access to Teachers’ Camp's road during the holidays. In a letter sent to the city government, Duterte approved the request for the reuse of the camp's inner… Read More
Victorias City 4PH housing project to start early 2024
December 22, 2023, 6:42 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The City of Victorias in Negros Occidental will begin the construction of housing units under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) in the first quarter of 2024, Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez said on Friday. “All papers are done. We are finalizing the design. It… Read More
