Provincial
Iloilo provincial, city governments ready to assist Ilonggos in Israel
October 10, 2023, 6:58 pm
ILOILO CITY – The provincial and city governments are ready to assist llonggos who might be affected by the war in Israel. In an interview on Tuesday, Mayor Jerry Treñas said he plans to write a letter to the Philippine Embassy to inquire if there are Ilonggos trapped in the war area. “I… Read More
Legazpi’s P387-M housing supports PBBM’s 4PH project
October 10, 2023, 6:46 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF or Pag-IBIG Fund) and a private developer have collaborated for a PHP387.6-million housing project here. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Residencia de Legazpi housing project will be on Nov. 8. It is part of the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa… Read More
NegOr town bee farm to boost local income, attract tourists
October 10, 2023, 5:26 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The V-Hive at the Ruins in Valencia, Negros Oriental is designed to be a tourist and education destination as it ramps up the income of potential bee farmers and honey producers, an official said on Tuesday. Desiderio Tilos Jr., Valencia tourism officer and concurrent public… Read More
Agusan Norte town cops bring BIDA drive to classrooms
October 10, 2023, 5:01 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Kitcharao Municipal Police Station (KMPS) in Agusan del Norte province has entered the classrooms to intensify its anti-illegal drugs campaign under the government’s Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program.KMPS officers launched Tuesday the BIDA campaign in the… Read More
E. Visayas records slight increase in cholera cases
October 10, 2023, 4:48 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) regional office in Eastern Visayas has reported 3,683 cholera cases with nine deaths from January to September this year, slightly higher at 4 percent than the 3,556 cases recorded in the same period in 2022. Of the total cases, 2,996 were treated… Read More
Leyte mayors seek lifting of Ormoc City’s sand, gravel regulation
October 10, 2023, 4:46 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Three mayors in Leyte province are seeking the lifting of the directive of the Ormoc City government banning the transport of quarry materials lifted, saying the regulation is against the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to lower the prices of goods. Mayors Ramon Oñate… Read More
Zamboanga Norte farmers get P250K climate resiliency aid from DAR
October 10, 2023, 3:42 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Zamboanga del Norte received a PHP250,000 project under the Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support Program (CRFPSP).In a statement on Tuesday, Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Rizzel Villanueva said the Sto. Niño… Read More
GenSan police force multipliers’ dependents offered scholarships
October 10, 2023, 3:23 pm
KORONADAL CITY – A private college in General Santos City has offered scholarship grants to the dependents of police “force multipliers” in the city to provide their children access to quality education.Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, police regional director for the Soccsksargen Region… Read More
1.2K Iligan City businesses told to install CCTV to deter crimes
October 10, 2023, 1:51 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government of Iligan City has directed 1,282 local businesses to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in their establishments.In an interview on Monday afternoon, Iligan City Monitoring and Inspection Task Force chief Romeo Villanura said the number of… Read More
2 Oriental Mindoro towns under state of calamity due to ASF outbreak
October 10, 2023, 12:10 pm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) on Monday night placed two towns in this province under state of calamity following confirmation of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak. This is in response to the request of Governor Humerlito Dolor to place the towns of Roxas… Read More
CDO's 'New City' township to create 20K housing units
October 10, 2023, 11:56 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The 60-hectare, mixed-use township project dubbed as “New City” in Barangay Lumbia here is touted as a showcase of public-private partnership (PPP) by the city government that will generate 20,000 housing units and substantial tax revenues.Oro Trade and Investments… Read More
Weaving Congress highlights local traditional pieces, woven fabrics
October 9, 2023, 9:37 pm
DAVAO CITY – After 22 years, the Davao Region Weaving Congress is back, highlighting the local traditional pieces and woven fabrics in the area.Launched on Monday, the two-day Weaving Congress is organized by the Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region (DTI-11) in partnership with the… Read More
122 bets withdraw in Abra; more cops sought from Manila
October 9, 2023, 9:35 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Abra province on Monday said 44 teachers have withdrawn their intent to serve as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKEs) while at least 122 candidates for different positions are… Read More
Ilocos Norte power rate continues to drop this October
October 9, 2023, 9:31 pm
LAOAG CITY – The new management of the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) on Monday said consumers can expect lower power rates this October. "We are pleased to announce a substantial reduction in the residential electricity tariff for the month of October 2023. The new rate now stands at… Read More
P20-M facility to boost yield of island farmers in Surigao Norte
October 9, 2023, 9:29 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Rice farmers in the island village of Opong in the Surigao del Norte town of Taganaan received vital irrigation facility support from the government to help them increase their yields.In an interview on Monday, Noel Escabal, president of the local irrigators association, said the… Read More
PSA-Ilocos enhances digital services
October 9, 2023, 9:26 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has increased its services in the Ilocos Region as part of its Civil Registry System Information Technology Project (CRS-ITP) Phase II. In a virtual forum hosted by the Philippine Information Agency Ilocos Region on Monday,… Read More
DOH-Ilocos ready for Nipah virus despite zero cases
October 9, 2023, 9:21 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Health - Center for Health Development in the Ilocos Region (DOH-CHD-1) has been strengthening its referral system and is continuously improving services in health facilities amid zero cases of the Nipah virus. In a virtual presser on Monday, DOH-CHD-1… Read More
OWWA extends P1.3M aid to 22 distressed OFWs in Antique
October 9, 2023, 9:07 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has urged 22 distressed and displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Antique who received a total of PHP1.3 million financial aid to use the money as they restart their lives in the province. OWWA Officer… Read More
KALAHI programs transform communities, change lives
October 9, 2023, 9:01 pm
LUBUAGAN, Kalinga – A mother of two who lives in mountainous Barangay Mabilong here, together with over 30 other households, will forever be grateful for the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services” (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of Social… Read More
TIEZA commits PHP100-M initial funding for Burnham rehab
October 9, 2023, 8:53 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) can give at least PHP100 million as initial fund for the rehabilitation of Burnham Park, 25 percent of the P400 million fund that was approved by the TIEZA Board pre-pandemic. TIEZA chief operating officer Mark Lapid,… Read More
