Provincial
Batangas guv appeals to solons for 'fair share' of tax revenues
November 6, 2023, 8:39 pm
BATANGAS CITY – The provincial governor here has appealed to lawmakers to be more generous in appropriating funds to local government units (LGUs) during the next budget deliberations given their growing financial needs. In an interview on Monday, Governor Hermilando Mandanas said that LGUs need… Read More
More GAD programs in IP grassroots communities eyed
November 6, 2023, 8:36 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Authorities plan to include a community-level program aimed at increasing the level of gender and development (GAD) awareness in the grassroots, as well as incorporating the culture of the region dominated by Indigenous Peoples (IP). Leo Quintilla, regional director of the… Read More
Antique dads approve ordinance for BHW retention
November 6, 2023, 8:27 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique Provincial Board on Monday approved an ordinance for the retention of the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) amid the election of the new set of barangay officials. Board Member Egio Elio, who is the author and sponsor of the ordinance entitled “An… Read More
DILG-C. Luzon SUCs tie-up boosts anti-illegal drugs drive
November 6, 2023, 8:20 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is teaming up with state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Central Luzon to boost the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. DILG-Region 3 (Central Luzon) Director Anthony Nuyda said on Monday that… Read More
CDO readies 'Fireworks Olympics', exhibition games
November 6, 2023, 8:15 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - An annual Christmas tree lighting, a "Fireworks Olympics" and a volleyball exhibition match are among the events lined up to end this year, an official said Monday.Mayor Rolando Uy said the Fireworks Olympics will be sponsored by the mayor’s office, aimed at livening up the… Read More
Misamis Oriental councilor survives murder try
November 6, 2023, 8:13 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A municipal councilor was wounded but survived an attempt to kill him in front of his residence in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.Major Joanne Navarro, spokesperson of Police Regional Office-10 (Northern Mindanao), said Councilor Hermil Valledor, 45, is in stable condition… Read More
Greenhouse project launched in time for 'Yolanda's' 10th anniv
November 6, 2023, 8:00 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipality of Guiuan in Eastern Samar inaugurated on Monday a greenhouse project that would help the town improve food security through adopting innovative agricultural practices. Mayor Annaliza Gonzales-Kwan led the inauguration of the project funded by the Chinese… Read More
B-Mascot to aid PNP in promoting safe community
November 6, 2023, 7:14 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has unveiled two life-sized police mascots to promote a safe community as among its best practices being the country’s Best City Police Office awardee for 2023. The project called "B-Mascot" stands for "Bacolod-Making A Safe Community with… Read More
Bukidnon cops heighten alert, warn bomb pranksters
November 6, 2023, 7:08 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Bukidnon Provincial Police Office (BPPO) is on high alert following online bomb threats.In a statement Monday, BPPO's Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit (PECU) said a purported Philippine National Police memorandum circulating over social media about… Read More
CDO, Batac forge sister city ties
November 6, 2023, 7:00 pm
LAOAG CITY - Cagayan de Oro, the city of golden friendship in Mizamiz Oriental, is extending its ties to the city of great leaders in Ilocos Norte’s Batac City. On Monday, Batac City Mayor Albert Chua and his team received a warm welcome from his counterpart, Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy,… Read More
6 Bulacan public markets cited for high standards of cleanliness
November 6, 2023, 6:48 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Six public markets in Bulacan province have been cited for their outstanding efforts in safeguarding the safety and protection of consumers and vendors. In the awarding ceremony held at the Kapitolyo ng Bulacan Gymnasium in the City of Malolos on Monday,… Read More
Antique SK officials urged to undergo mandatory training
November 6, 2023, 6:45 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The newly-elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in the province of Antique have been encouraged to undergo the SK Mandatory Training (SKMT) before the Nov. 14 deadline. Antique SK Provincial Federation president Mark Canja said in an interview on Monday… Read More
Bacolod taps third party to haul illegally parked vehicles
November 6, 2023, 6:21 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government here has tapped the services of a private towing firm as the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) resumes the enforcement of the clamping and towing ordinance on Monday. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez signed on Nov. 3, 2023 a memorandum of agreement with… Read More
'Project Electrical Lab' benefits 43 Davao schools
November 6, 2023, 6:03 pm
DAVAO CITY - At least 43 secondary schools in Davao City and parts of Davao del Norte have benefited from an initiative that provides modern electrical installation and maintenance (EIM) laboratories for students to upgrade their skills and receive national certification.The latest schools to… Read More
Cebu drug sting yields P3.7-M worth of 'shabu'
November 6, 2023, 5:47 pm
CEBU CITY – Operatives seized PHP3.7 million worth of suspected shabu during an anti-drug operation in a northern upland village of Consolacion town in Cebu province Sunday. The operation also led to the arrest of a former drug convict identified as Philip Llaguno, 41, said Leia Alcantara,… Read More
P5-M ‘peace center’ for ex-rebels eyed in Northern Samar
November 6, 2023, 5:18 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Northern Samar provincial government is eyeing to set up a center for the convergence and integration of all efforts related to anti-insurgency in the province. Imelda Bonifacio, OPAPRU… Read More
Uphold BARMM moral governance, new Cotabato village execs told
November 6, 2023, 4:29 pm
COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has called on newly elected barangay officials here to push for “moral governance” that the regional government has been advocating in adherence to truthfulness and transparency.“Protect the… Read More
Comelec-Legazpi City starts paying 1.4K poll workers' honorarium
November 6, 2023, 4:24 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Legazpi City on Monday started to pay the honorarium of 1,400 teachers and non-teaching personnel who served in last week's Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). In an interview, lawyer Connie del Castillo, Legazpi City election… Read More
Leyte gov’t completes P70-M solar power project
November 6, 2023, 3:28 pm
PALO, Leyte – The Leyte provincial government has completed the PHP70-million solar power project that will energize the new capitol complex here, hoping that businesses and households will be encouraged to adopt clean energy. The provincial government will officially switch on the solar power… Read More
Solon revives FM's nutribun program
November 6, 2023, 10:48 am
ECHAGUE, Isabela – Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday led the distribution of fortified nutribun in this town and in Santiago City as she embarked on a three-month feeding program to counter malnutrition among children aged 3 to 5. She vowed to continue the nutribun program of her late father… Read More
