Provincial
Over 2.5K rice retailers in W. Visayas receive P38-M gov't subsidy
October 25, 2023, 6:43 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Some 2,539 rice retailers in Western Visayas have availed of the government’s economic relief assistance totaling PHP38.085 million during the implementation of the price cap for regular and well-milled rice last month, figures of the Department of Social Welfare and… Read More
Iloilo City environment office to recycle campaign materials
October 25, 2023, 6:40 pm
ILOILO CITY – Candidates for various posts in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) are told to secure their campaign materials after the Oct. 30 polls, as the Iloilo City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) estimates election wastes to reach more or less 15 tons. “These… Read More
Over 500 farmers to benefit from irrigation project in Nueva Ecija
October 25, 2023, 5:50 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Over 500 farmers and their families in Lupao town, Nueva Ecija province will stand to benefit from a vital irrigation project that is expected to be completed next year. Engineer Gertrudes Viado, acting department manager of the National Irrigation… Read More
Over 17K soldiers to secure BSKE in Visayas
October 25, 2023, 5:37 pm
CEBU CITY – A total of 17,463 soldiers will secure the communities and polling places during the conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in the three regions of the Visayas on Monday. Of the 17,463 soldiers, 5,866 have been deployed to Western Visayas, 5,356 to Central… Read More
Climate-resilient toilet to benefit 150 Samar families
October 25, 2023, 4:52 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Samar’s provincial government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of agreement with microfinance institutions to make climate-resilient toilets affordable to 150 poor families in the province. The project, supported by UNICEF, will benefit households in Basey, Jiabong, and Paranas… Read More
Negros Occidental to ‘proceed with caution’ in reviving hog industry
October 25, 2023, 4:43 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government is “proceeding with caution” in reviving the multi-billion peso local swine industry as hog deaths are still being reported in some local government units. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Wednesday among these is La Castellana… Read More
P210-M buildings to boost public access, service delivery in Albay
October 25, 2023, 4:21 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A new town hall and a legislative building worth PHP210 million will soon rise in Sto. Domingo, Albay and are expected to enhance public access and easy workflow for efficient delivery of government services. The project is being realized with the support of the Ako Bicol Party… Read More
HIV test machines sent to 5 E. Visayas hospitals
October 25, 2023, 3:13 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed five HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) viral load machines to five strategic sites in Eastern Visayas as part of its strategy to prevent the spread of infection. The DOH said on Wednesday that since August, the office has been… Read More
Education, infra, health get lion’s share in 2024 BARMM budget
October 25, 2023, 12:40 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) regional government has proposed a PHP98.4 billion budget for 2024 with education, infrastructure, and health as among the programs getting the lion’s share. On Tuesday afternoon, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag… Read More
Suspects in killing of 2 poll bets, supporter in Cotabato charged
October 25, 2023, 12:06 pm Updated on October 25, 2023, 12:12 pm
COTABATO CITY – Police have filed multiple murder and double frustrated murder charges before the city prosecutor’s office Wednesday against a candidate for village chair, a police officer, and 10 others for the killing here of three men, including two candidates for village council members.… Read More
DTI to provide P4-M SSF for salt production in Antique
October 25, 2023, 9:44 am
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will provide PHP4 million worth of shared service facilities (SSFs) for iodized salt production in Antique. “Procurement of the equipment for the SSF is now ongoing at the DTI Regional Office 6 (Western Visayas) for… Read More
‘Lab for All’ caravan delivers services to Pangasinan residents
October 24, 2023, 9:45 pm
BINALONAN, Pangasinan - Over 13,000 Pangasinenses availed of free medical, legal, and other services of national government agencies and private entities through the “Lab for All” caravan held Oct. 19 to 24 in different municipalities of the province. A brainchild of First Lady Liza… Read More
CDO mulls digitized payment system in public markets
October 24, 2023, 9:39 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government here is planning to launch a cashless payment system in public markets through quick response (QR) codes. In a statement Tuesday, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Area Director Olegario Magahin Jr. said they conducted a technical briefing on the… Read More
BJMP taps communities in reintegrating ex-convicts in NorMin
October 24, 2023, 9:30 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Northern Mindanao (BJMP-10) vowed to sustain its partnership with communities for the smooth reintegration of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) into mainstream society. Jail Inspector Don Felix Boado, BJMP's community relations… Read More
P771-M marijuana destroyed in Cordillera since January
October 24, 2023, 9:23 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Cordillera Administrative Region (PDEA - CAR) has destroyed some PHP771 million worth of marijuana plants during the conduct of 200 eradication operations from January to Oct. 16 this year, an official said Tuesday. PDEA-CAR Director… Read More
Comelec completes delivery of election paraphernalia in Albay
October 24, 2023, 9:09 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Albay reported on Tuesday the completion of election paraphernalia delivery in 18 local government units (LGUs) for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). In an interview, Comelec-Albay election supervisor Ma. Aurea… Read More
Northern Samar eyed as pilot site for 1st Peace Center in E. Visayas
October 24, 2023, 9:00 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar’s provincial government will enter a tripartite agreement with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to establish the first Peace Center in Eastern… Read More
Construction of seawall to ease coastal residents' woes
October 24, 2023, 9:00 pm
LAOAG CITY – Residents of Ilocos Norte’s coastal towns welcomed the start of the construction of a multi-million-peso seawall that spans the villages from Nalbo in Pasuquin town to Barangay Paayas in neighboring Burgos town. “With the construction of the seawall, we are better prepared… Read More
Over 2K security forces to keep peace and order in Antique polls
October 24, 2023, 8:57 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The concerted effort of more than 2,000 security personnel with logistical complement will ensure the peaceful and credible Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Antique this Oct. 30. “We have the air, land, and water assets because of the… Read More
Fewer campaign poster violations observed in Negros Occidental
October 24, 2023, 8:54 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has observed fewer illegal campaign materials in this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections after the launching of Oplan Baklas in Negros Occidental. Provincial Elections Supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria said on Tuesday that they… Read More
