Provincial
Hopes high to find missing Negrense caregiver in Israel
October 12, 2023, 7:30 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Hopes are high to locate the whereabouts of Loreta Villarin Alacre, a Negrense caregiver in Israel who was reported missing after the rampage of Hamas militants in Southern Israel bordering Gaza over the weekend. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said Thursday the… Read More
VP Sara hails trial judges’ role in dispensation of justice
October 12, 2023, 7:23 pm
CEBU CITY – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday hailed trial court judges for their resolve in adhering to speedy administration of justice. “Your unwavering commitment to the pursuit of justice and the rule of law has been a beacon of hope for all Filipino… Read More
VP Sara: Literacy ensures PH security, stability
October 12, 2023, 7:01 pm
CEBU CITY – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte on Thursday underscored the importance of educational literacy to empower people who can contribute to the stability and security of the country. Duterte, who spoke before over 500 public school officials gathered in Cebu City… Read More
N. Samar guv says amnesty for rebels crucial to end insurgency
October 12, 2023, 6:35 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The implementation of an amnesty program for active members of the New People’s Army could help the government address the insurgency problem in Northern Samar, according to Governor Edwin Ongchuan. The governor said he noticed that rebels with standing warrants of arrest are… Read More
Influenza-like cases in Ilocos up by 56% in Jan-Sept
October 12, 2023, 6:06 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) 1 (Ilocos Region) has recorded a 56 percent year-on-year increase in influenza-like cases to 6,834 from January to September from 4,369 in the same period last year. DOH-CHD-1 medical officer Dr. Rheuel… Read More
232 barangays in E. Visayas tagged as areas of concern
October 12, 2023, 5:23 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Almost three weeks before the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), 232 villages in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) have been identified as areas of concern, prompting authorities to tighten their watch in these places. Sixty areas -- all located in Calbayog City, Samar,… Read More
‘Bigas ng Bayan’ in Negros Occidental sells rice at P25/kilo
October 12, 2023, 5:09 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has partnered with the Federation of Irrigators Association of Central Negros-Bago River Irrigation System (FIACN-BRIS) in selling rice for PHP25 per kilogram (kg) at the Food Terminal Market here starting Thursday. Governor Eugenio Jose… Read More
Voluntary cleanup helps curb dengue incidence in Antique
October 12, 2023, 5:06 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has attributed the tremendous reduction of dengue cases in Antique to the voluntary cleanup practiced by Antiqueños. IPHO information officer Irene Duldoco said in an interview Thursday that there is a tremendous… Read More
Comelec urged to allow transferred PDLs to vote in BSKE
October 12, 2023, 4:12 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Negros Oriental on Wednesday asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to allow some Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) transferred to another facility to vote in the coming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).… Read More
18 Ilonggos working in Israel safe
October 12, 2023, 3:25 pm
ILOILO CITY – Eighteen Iloilo City residents working in Israel have been accounted for and are safe based on the profiling by the city government through its Public Employment Service Office (PESO). PESO manager Gabriel Felix Umadhay said they were able to get in touch with them as of 8 a.m.… Read More
Economic boost seen as hotels fully booked for MassKara Festival
October 12, 2023, 3:22 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Hotels and Restaurants Association of Negros Occidental (HRANO) is optimistic about the economic boost brought by the 44th MassKara Festival as hotels and other accommodation establishments here are already fully booked for the highlights on Oct. 19 to 22. As of Thursday, the… Read More
Exploited Aurora villagers cut ties with CPP-NPA
October 12, 2023, 3:10 pm
BALER, Aurora –At least 27 residents here, who had been exploited by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), formally withdrew their support for the communist terrorist group (CTG) on Wednesday. In an interview on Thursday, Lt. Col.… Read More
DENR-13 eyes suspension of another PACBRMA in Siargao
October 12, 2023, 2:50 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Caraga Region (DENR-13) is finalizing its report for the suspension of another Protected Area Community-Based Resource Management Agreement (PACBRMA) in Socorro town, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, due to violations. In… Read More
Romblon cops get ICT equipment, mobility assets
October 12, 2023, 1:09 pm
MANILA – The Romblon Police Provincial Office has received information and communications technology (ICT) equipment and mobility assets, Police Regional Office 4B (Mimaropa) chief Brig. Gen. Joel Doria said Thursday. Mimaropa is comprised of the provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro,… Read More
PDEA-BARMM ‘rescues’ young drug courier, seizes P3.4-M shabu
October 12, 2023, 11:27 am Updated on October 12, 2023, 12:15 pm
COTABATO CITY – Anti-narcotics agents “rescued” Wednesday afternoon a 16-year-old boy caught with some PHP3.4 million worth of suspected shabu during a sting operation in Sultan Kudarat town, Maguindanao del Norte province. Agent Rose Mary of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the… Read More
Cosplay to raise appreciation of 19th-century women weavers
October 12, 2023, 8:32 am
ILOILO CITY – The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has devised a strategy to connect with the younger generation and appreciate the role of women weavers in the textile heritage of Western Visayas in the 19th century. NMP Western Visayas information officer Maricyn De Los Santos said to… Read More
Maguindanao Sur mayor arrested for murder of town councilor
October 12, 2023, 8:23 am
COTABATO CITY – A municipal mayor in Maguindanao del Sur province was arrested Wednesday night by agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (CIDG-BARMM) after he was linked to the murder of a town councilor last April. Mayor Solayman… Read More
Cebu guv orders temporary closure of 2 canyoneering sites
October 11, 2023, 11:00 pm
CEBU CITY – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday ordered the temporary closure of two canyoneering sites in Ginatilan and Malabuyoc towns following issues concerning safety during trekking. Garcia signed Executive Order No. 23 temporarily halting the operations of the popular outdoor trek at… Read More
Thanksgiving to highlight ‘Yolanda’ 10th anniversary in Tacloban
October 11, 2023, 10:55 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – This city will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) on Nov. 8 in a celebratory mode, thanking all nations, non-government organizations, national government agencies, and individuals who contributed to the fast recovery of the city and other areas… Read More
Solar firm signs debt settlement deal with Ilocos Norte town
October 11, 2023, 10:54 pm
LAOAG CITY – The local government of Burgos in Ilocos Norte has inked a debt payment deal with Energy Logics Philippines Inc. (ELPI) that will allow the latter to pay its PHP15.59 million debt to the municipal government. Burgos Mayor Crescente N. Garcia told the Philippine News Agency on… Read More
