Provincial
PBBM leads distribution of P82-M social services aid in NorMin, Sulu
July 5, 2024, 7:32 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the distribution of over PHP82 million worth of social services assistance to qualified beneficiaries in the Northern Mindanao region and Sulu province. Coinciding the celebration of the 65th Araw ng Lanao del Norte, Marcos… Read More
4 Baguio City schools adopting urban agri in curriculum
July 5, 2024, 7:29 pm
BAGUIO CITY – At least four public schools here have adopted urban gardening as part of the curriculum to teach students about the topic. “The subject matter will be incorporated in different subjects and will not be a new subject in addition to the nationally prescribed curriculum,” Dr.… Read More
Bacolod City uses garbage trap to collect coastal waste
July 5, 2024, 7:13 pm
BACOLOD CITY – This city government is using a garbage trap to collect waste in one of its major bodies of water, generated mostly by residents of coastline villages. An average of 22 sacks of trash have been collected daily since the clearing of the Mambulok Creek, according to the data of the… Read More
E. Visayas agrarian reform communities showcase products at trade fair
July 5, 2024, 7:00 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 44 groups from agrarian reform communities in Eastern Visayas are joining the four-day trade fair showcasing their innovative farm products. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is eyeing PHP2.5 million in sales at the Robinsons Place Tacloban in a fair anchored on… Read More
Cadiz City fetes top chef, violinist, author as outstanding citizens
July 5, 2024, 2:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Chef and restaurateur Antonio “Tony Boy” Escalante of the famed Antonio’s, violin virtuoso Gil Lopez Kabayao, and international best-selling author Thea Guanzon were among the recipients of Cadizeños Awards 2024 of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental Thursday night. “We take so… Read More
New seawall reinforces resilience of Or. Mindoro’s coastal community
July 5, 2024, 1:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed a seawall project, ensuring heightened safety and security for the vibrant community along the coastline in Barangay Navotas, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Based on the report of DPWH Regional Office 4-B… Read More
Cebu gov: No permit for structures within road easements
July 5, 2024, 11:31 am
CEBU CITY – The provincial government will no longer allow structures to be constructed within the designed easements of national, provincial, city, and municipal roads. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said Thursday she ordered the strict implementation of Executive Order (EO) 11 series of 2024, which… Read More
Bukidnon turns over P22-M housing units to indigent residents
July 4, 2024, 10:48 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Bukidnon provincial government on Thursday handed over 67 houses worth PHP22.5 million to indigent beneficiaries, including those who lost their homes in a fire last month. Governor Rogelio Neil Roque said the initiative is a joint effort between the provincial… Read More
NEA launches computerized power tracking system
July 4, 2024, 10:25 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Thursday launched the National Digital Command System (NDCS) that will allow it to monitor key performance indicators of the 121 electric cooperatives nationwide. Initially, three electric cooperatives - - Benguet Electric… Read More
Bukidnon hosts PH's first conference on IP education
July 4, 2024, 10:22 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippines' first higher education conference on indigenous peoples (IPs) opened on Thursday in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province, intending to bring IP knowledge and practices in modern industry integration. Dr. Hazel Jean Abejuela, vice president for academic… Read More
DBM hopes Congress okays P70-B salary hike budget for gov’t workers
July 4, 2024, 10:05 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman is hopeful that lawmakers will approve of the PHP70-billion allocation for the salary increase of state workers in the proposed 2025 national budget. In a press conference at the sidelines of the inauguration of Department of… Read More
Bohol eyed as new skilled workers’ hub in Central Visayas
July 4, 2024, 9:10 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is eyeing Bohol as the next skilled workers’ hub in Central Visayas with the upskilling and reskilling initiatives through the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act. Lilia Estillore, regional director of DOLE-7, said Bohol is among the key areas in… Read More
5 fugitives nabbed in Bicol manhunt ops
July 4, 2024, 8:59 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) reported on Thursday the arrest of wanted persons in the region under its two-day intensified operations against criminals. Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said the police authorities arrested the suspects --one most… Read More
DPWH completes hub for recreation, community activities in Lipa City
July 4, 2024, 8:19 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 4A (Calabarzon) has completed multi-purpose facilities worth PHP72.3 million at the Lipa City Community Park in Batangas province. In a phone interview on Thursday, DPWH-4A Director Jovel Mendoza said the Lipa… Read More
Tribute up for Dumaguete’s Nat’l Artist Eddie Romero
July 4, 2024, 7:59 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The local government unit (LGU) of Dumaguete City, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and the National Museum are gearing up for activities to pay tribute to the late Eddie Romero, National Artist for Film and Broadcast. The activities this weekend will… Read More
PBBM vows improved Samar highway in 2025
July 4, 2024, 7:29 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured the immediate repair of damaged sections of the primary highway in Samar province with the allocation of PHP1.4 billion this year. Speaking to officials and residents of Samar Island during his visit to Calbayog City, Samar,… Read More
PBBM upbeat about Tacloban airport dev't completion by 2026
July 4, 2024, 6:15 pm
PALO, Leyte – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is upbeat that the development of the Tacloban Airport will be completed by 2026, meeting international standards. Speaking to officials and government project beneficiaries at the Leyte Convention Center here Thursday, the Chief Executive said the… Read More
Pangandaman leads inauguration of 1st reg'l green office in CAR
July 4, 2024, 6:10 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched on Thursday its first sustainable green office building here that will serve the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). In her speech, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the PHP260 million, seven-story building at a… Read More
NegOcc donates renewable energy systems to partner organizations
July 4, 2024, 5:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental’s provincial government turned over solar panels and water pumps to three partner organizations on Thursday as part of its advocacy for Negrenses to use renewable energy (RE) under the province’s SecuRE Negros campaign. During the ceremony at the Provincial… Read More
DepEd-W. Visayas registers increased learners in nat’l learning camp
July 4, 2024, 5:04 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) 6 (Western Visayas) said more learners in the region are joining this year’s voluntary national learning camp. Compared with last year’s record of 117,084 learners, DepEd-6 information officer Hernani Escullar Jr. said Thursday that more… Read More
