Provincial
Comelec-BARMM needs more poll workers from Army, Marines: exec
October 17, 2023, 7:05 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Commission on Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Comelec-BARMM) needs more Army and Marines personnel to serve as poll officials for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).Lawyer Ray Sumalipao, the Comelec-BARMM director,… Read More
Ex-NPA rebels in N. Ecija get carp, catfish fingerlings from BFAR
October 17, 2023, 7:04 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has provided about 16,000 fingerlings to former members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) during a distribution activity in the Science City of Muñoz in… Read More
Residents warned of red tide in Surigao Sur town
October 17, 2023, 6:30 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Residents of Barobo town in Surigao del Sur are warned from gathering and consuming shellfish following the issuance of a local red tide warning on Sunday by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Caraga Region (BFAR-13).In a statement Tuesday, the provincial… Read More
550 PCG forces to secure transport of election paraphernalia in Bicol
October 17, 2023, 6:24 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 550 personnel of the Coast Guard District Bicol (CGD-Bicol) will secure the transport of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) paraphernalia to different island provinces and towns in the region. Ensign Dwan Grace Detoyato, CGD-Bicol spokesperson, said some… Read More
Northern Samar cuts liabilities by over 20% in 2022
October 17, 2023, 6:06 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar province reduced its liabilities by PHP380.43 million in 2022, positioning the province as a frontrunner in Eastern Visayas in terms of “fiscal responsibility,” the provincial government reported on Tuesday. In a report released to reporters, the local… Read More
Platoons of soldiers to augment security forces for BSKE in NegOr
October 17, 2023, 5:56 pm
CEBU CITY – Four platoons of Army soldiers have been deployed to Negros Oriental to augment the existing forces that will secure the polling precincts for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). In a statement on Tuesday, Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, chief of the Visayas… Read More
61 villages in Ilocos Region placed under yellow category
October 17, 2023, 5:49 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – A total of 61 villages in the Ilocos Region have been tagged under the yellow category of areas of concern ahead of the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Police Regional Office (PRO) 1 (Ilocos) Director, Brig. Gen. John Chua, in a press conference… Read More
Cebu archbishop denies blessing 'naked Sto. Niño' charms
October 17, 2023, 4:40 pm
MANILA – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma on Tuesday denied that he has blessed naked Santo Niño figurines being shown in commercial videos on social media and are sold as lucky charms. In a video posted on the archdiocese's Facebook page, Palma said only one image of Santo Niño is supported by the… Read More
NGCP to ensure functional delivery system for Oct. 30 polls in Panay
October 17, 2023, 4:25 pm
ILOILO CITY – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will make sure that transmission lines are “up and running” during the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Panay Island even if there are things that are beyond their control. “We will endeavor… Read More
Ormoc City unveils new official seal featuring sites, landmarks
October 17, 2023, 2:24 pm
ORMOC CITY, Leyte – The city government unveiled its new official seal featuring key destinations, landmarks and nature representing its values and identity on Tuesday. Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez and husband Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez led the unveiling with city council members and other… Read More
PDEA-BARMM destroys P30-M illegal drugs
October 17, 2023, 12:56 pm
COTABATO CITY – About PHP30 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs from previous operations were destroyed in a facility in Maguindanao del Norte on Monday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) said.In a report Tuesday,… Read More
Borongan gov’t, PAL to renew deal on Manila, Cebu flights
October 16, 2023, 10:46 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar will renew its contract with Philippine Airlines (PAL) for the continuation of Manila-Cebu-Borongan flights. Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda said he is in consultation with city councilors to thresh out the proposal to renew the… Read More
Disqualification cases recommended vs. 6 BSKE bets
October 16, 2023, 10:38 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Western Visayas has recommended the filing of cases against six candidates in the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) allegedly for premature campaigning and vote buying. “I just cannot disclose the details. Those… Read More
Family seeks deeper probe on seafarer’s death in UAE
October 16, 2023, 10:07 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The family of a seafarer who died on board a bulk carrier while on port call in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) asked for a deeper investigation.Albert Coleto, 39, a resident of Tago, Surigao del Sur, died on Oct. 9 after he collapsed while on board the Star Gwyneth bulk carrier.Bon… Read More
La Union increases NFA palay buying to P24/kilo
October 16, 2023, 8:53 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The La Union provincial government, in coordination with the National Food Authority (NFA) and the Department of Agriculture, is offering an additional procurement price of PHP5 per kilo to encourage farmers to sell their palay harvest to the NFA. In a phone interview… Read More
Linkages key to progress of Caraga IP communities
October 16, 2023, 8:48 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Strong linkages and connectivity are vital components to promote and develop the Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities, an official said Monday.Lawyer Fritzie Lynne Sumando, legal officer of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples-Caraga (NCIP-13), said most of the IP… Read More
Security in Misamis Occidental raised after blast hits guv's convoy
October 16, 2023, 8:47 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao Region (PRO-10) has mobilized all its police units in Misamis Occidental province following an explosion on the governor's convoy late Sunday night.PRO-10 acting director Gen. Ricardo Layug Jr. condemned the explosion incident… Read More
Surigao City vax drive to shield 6K seniors from pneumonia, influenza
October 16, 2023, 8:27 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Surigao City began a regular vaccination program Monday (Oct. 16) to protect its senior citizens from common respiratory infections.Robbie Ruaya, the city’s information officer, said more than 6,000 senior citizens, including those from the far-flung and island barangays… Read More
C. Visayas stakeholders forge ‘peace warriors’ pact for BSKE
October 16, 2023, 8:24 pm
CEBU CITY – The Commission on Election (Comelec)-Central Visayas on Monday said “community peace warriors” are needed to safeguard the sacred votes in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-7 regional director, said every member of… Read More
Village execs play crucial role as community's frontliners
October 16, 2023, 8:13 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The Philippine National Police (PNP) and Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday led the covenant signing for an orderly, honest, and peaceful Barangay and Sangguniaang Kabataan (BSK) polls, with an executive citing the importance of village officials as frontliners.… Read More
