Provincial
5.6 magnitude quake shakes Samar, Leyte
November 20, 2023, 2:05 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake rocked some parts of Samar and Leyte provinces past noon Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The quake struck 11 kilometers northeast of Calbiga, Samar, at 12:57 p.m. An Intensity V shaking was felt in… Read More
Jeepney driver arrested over P2.4-M shabu
November 20, 2023, 1:40 pm
ILOILO CITY – A 44-year-old jeepney driver who reportedly moonlights as a drug courier was arrested Sunday afternoon during a buy-bust operation in Bingawan, Iloilo. Menandro Jelilang, a resident of Barangay San Miguel Ilaya, Tapaz, Capiz, yielded 14 sachets of suspected shabu amounting to… Read More
Some Negros LGUs cancel classes due to bad weather
November 20, 2023, 1:08 pm
BACOLOD CITY – At least six local government units (LGUs) in northern Negros Occidental canceled classes on Monday because of heavy rains expected to continue due to the shear line affecting the eastern section of the Visayas and the northern monsoon affecting Luzon. Those that suspended classes… Read More
Heavy rains trigger class suspension in parts of E. Visayas
November 20, 2023, 12:14 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Several local government units in Eastern Visayas suspended classes on Monday as incessant rains caused flooding in low-lying communities. Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan ordered the suspension of classes at all levels for both public and private institutions in the… Read More
P300-M farm machinery from Japan to boost PH sugar production
November 18, 2023, 7:15 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The sugar industry sees a boost in production with the support of 800 million yen (about PHP300 million) worth of farm machinery donated by the Japanese government for the benefit small sugarcane farmers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The donation, which is under the Japan… Read More
25 NPA rebels yield in Negros, pledge allegiance to gov’t
November 18, 2023, 6:50 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Demoralized and starving, 20 New People’s Army fighters (NPA) and five of its Yunit Militia members surrendered and pledged allegiance to the Philippine government in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Friday. In a report on Saturday, the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry… Read More
PPA to develop port in northern Negros town
November 18, 2023, 1:29 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will develop the municipal port in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, to provide an alternate route for travel between the islands of Negros and Panay. In a statement on Saturday, Mayor Marvin Malacon said the proposed Saravia Municipal Port in… Read More
PCG rescues Australian couple adrift in Palawan waters
November 18, 2023, 1:26 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued an elderly Australian couple who got stranded aboard a crippled yacht in Palawan waters. Gretch Mary Acuario, PCG District Palawan spokesperson, said Saturday that the couple got marooned approximately one nautical mile from… Read More
108 top high school achievers in Dinagat get incentives
November 18, 2023, 12:48 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The provincial government of Dinagat Islands recognized 108 top performing senior high school students by providing cash incentives on Friday. Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo Demerey Jr., in an interview on Saturday, said the cash incentives for academic excellence can motivate other… Read More
DOST undergraduate scholarships in Negros Oriental now open
November 18, 2023, 11:57 am
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday called on students to take the opportunity to apply for government undergraduate scholarships at a government and two private universities in Negros Oriental. DOST-Negros Oriental provincial head, lawyer Gilbert Arbon,… Read More
Moving passenger bus catches fire in North Cotabato
November 18, 2023, 11:46 am
COTABATO CITY – A Mindanao Star Bus traveling from Cotabato City to Davao City caught fire in Pigcawayan town, North Cotabato, on Saturday morning. Maj. Andres Sumugat, Pigcawayan town police chief, said the fire occurred in Barangay South Manuangan at about 9:30 a.m. “All the 20 passengers,… Read More
CDO capable of paying P2.7-B dev't loan: exec
November 17, 2023, 8:58 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city government is capable of paying off its PHP2.7 billion loan worth of development projects, an official said Friday. In a statement, City Budget Officer Roxanne Mae Ravidas said the local government is well within its debt service ceiling to fund the city government… Read More
PH mining industry now safer: stakeholders
November 17, 2023, 8:29 pm
BAGUIO CITY – An executive of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) on Friday said the mining industry is now safer due to additional policies to improve the sector. “The industry is very safe. It is the most highly regulated industry in terms of safety, health, community development and… Read More
25 rebels in Negros Oriental surrender
November 17, 2023, 8:24 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Twenty-five members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Oriental surrendered to military authorities and turned over firearms and ammunition. In a press release, Lt. Col. Israel Galorio, public information officer of the Visayas Command (VisCom), said the rebels… Read More
64 CAFGU volunteers trained to support Negros anti-insurgency ops
November 17, 2023, 8:03 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Sixty-four volunteers completed the six-week Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary (CAA) basic military training to support the anti-insurgency operations of the Philippine Army in Negros Island. The civilian volunteers assigned to the patrol bases of… Read More
Notice of violations issued vs. 11 establishments in Negros, Siquijor
November 17, 2023, 7:40 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry in Region - Central Visayas (DTI-7) has issued notices of violations against 11 establishments in Negros Oriental and Siquijor for violation of product standards. Jade Krystle Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental planning coordinator and public… Read More
PCG-Palawan suspends water rescue course after trainee drowns
November 17, 2023, 7:14 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended all Water Search and Rescue (WASAR) training exercises here following the death of a trainee. PCG commandant Admiral Ronnie Gavan on Friday said he has ordered the suspension of all ongoing WASAR training pending an… Read More
Lanao Sur, Sulu drug busts net PHP3.6-M shabu
November 17, 2023, 6:34 pm
COTABATO CITY – Authorities arrested six suspected drug dealers and seized PHP3.6 million worth of “shabu” during separate anti-drug operations in the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Sulu on Thursday afternoon.In a report released Friday, Director Christian Frivaldo of the Philippine Drug… Read More
C. Visayas transport groups not joining next week’s strike
November 17, 2023, 6:24 pm
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Central Visayas assured the public on Friday that the planned three-day transport strike that will begin Nov. 20 would not get any support from local groups. Eduardo Montealto Jr., LTFRB regional director, issued the statement… Read More
300 new recruits join Bicol police force
November 17, 2023, 5:06 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Strive for excellency, always choose right over easy, never stop learning. Brig. Gen. Westrimundo Obinque, Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol) director, gave these pieces of advice to 300 new recruits, who took their oaths at Camp Gen. Simeon Ola here on Friday. “There will be… Read More
