Provincial
Classes suspended, half-day work for capitol workers in Antique
September 2, 2024, 4:24 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – All 18 municipalities in Antique suspended in-person classes, while the provincial government declared half-day work for capitol employees due to inclement weather on Monday. Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Broderick Train said… Read More
PCG lifts sea travel between Northern Samar, Sorsogon
September 2, 2024, 3:24 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lifted on Monday the temporary suspension of sea travel between Northern Samar and Sorsogon as Tropical Storm “Enteng” moved farther from Eastern Visayas. In a notice to mariners issued 11 a.m., the PCG allowed the resumption of operation of… Read More
PRO-11 confident Quiboloy still inside KOJC compound
September 2, 2024, 3:16 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) remains confident that Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), is still hiding inside the KOJC compound in Davao City as the operation to arrest him enters its tenth day. “Based on our intelligence and… Read More
DSWD-1 readies 5K food packs in Ilocos Norte as 'Enteng' intensifies
September 2, 2024, 2:57 pm
LAOAG CITY – Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Ilocos Region (DSWD-1) have started prepositioning more family food packs (FFPs) in strategic locations as typhoon Enteng is expected to bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall in this northern part of Luzon. Acting… Read More
‘Enteng’ forces suspension of classes, work, sea trips in NegOcc
September 2, 2024, 2:51 pm
BACOLOD CITY – At least 12 local government units in Negros Occidental, including this highly urbanized city, canceled classes due to expected heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Enteng on Monday. The Philippine Coast Guard suspended trips of Manila-bound vessels from the Bredco port here due… Read More
Nearly 1K passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to 'Enteng'
September 2, 2024, 2:05 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Nearly 1,000 passengers are stranded in 11 ports in the Bicol region due to Tropical Storm Enteng, the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) reported on Monday. In a phone interview, OCD-5 spokesperson Gremil Alexis Naz said that based on the submitted report of the Philippine… Read More
Iloilo City suspends afternoon classes due to inclement weather
September 2, 2024, 1:13 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here suspended Monday’s afternoon classes in all levels of private and public schools due to inclement weather.The Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in its monitoring report to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, said the city continues to experience… Read More
P1.95-B bridge to connect 7 island villages to mainland Bolinao
September 2, 2024, 12:37 pm
BOLINAO, Pangasinan – Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3.3-kilometer bridge that will connect seven villages of Santiago Island to mainland Bolinao. Ilocos Region Director Ronnel Tan, in an… Read More
Cotabato's 110th year: Respect, unity among tribes
September 1, 2024, 7:59 pm
KIDAPAWAN, North Cotabato – Unity and respect among tribes largely contribute to the continuous progress of Cotabato province, which is celebrating its 110th founding anniversary. At the culmination activity Kalivugan Festival here on Sunday, Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza urged the indigenous… Read More
VP Sara: Support law enforcers in fighting terrorism
September 1, 2024, 7:32 pm
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte urged Dabawenyos to cooperate with and support law enforcers in combating terrorism as this city commemorated the eighth year of the Roxas Night Market bombing. “To all people in Davao, to the Dabawenyos, we need to unite and support the law… Read More
Bicol disaster offices on red alert for TD Enteng
September 1, 2024, 4:01 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Bicol has placed all disaster response offices on red alert to prepare for the possible effects of Tropical Depression (TD) Enteng. In a memorandum issued on Sunday, Claudio Yucot, Office of Civil Defense… Read More
Cadiz City cites marine protection efforts in Giant Clam Village
August 31, 2024, 3:29 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Interestingly called the GC Ville, short for Giant Clam Village, the 9.7-hectare mollusks habitat adjacent to the famous Lakawon Island Resort highlights the marine conservation initiatives of Cadiz City in Negros Occidental. As of July, it is home to about 2,718 giant clams,… Read More
Bato admits 2025 reelection bid dented by 'scripted' accusations
August 31, 2024, 12:54 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is wary that the ongoing investigation by the quad committee at the House of Representatives may affect his reelection bid in the 2025 midterm polls. Speaking to reporters here Friday night, Dela Rosa said issues linking him and former… Read More
CAR veggies supply, price stable amid Halsema Highway landslide
August 30, 2024, 9:05 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Supply and prices of vegetables bound for the trading posts in La Trinidad, Benguet are stable despite a landslide in the Barangay Pilando part of Halsema Highway on Aug. 23. The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) report obtained Friday showed that… Read More
DOST to install digital learning tools in 18 Antipolo public schools
August 30, 2024, 8:44 pm
CALAMBA CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) in Rizal, is set to complete the installation of Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks (STARBOOKS) in 18 public schools in Antipolo City… Read More
P100-M solar irrigation project to benefit 2 Davao Norte villages
August 30, 2024, 8:20 pm
ASUNCION, Davao del Norte – The National Irrigation Administration-Davao Region (NIA-11) broke ground Friday on a PHP100-million solar-powered irrigation project that will serve two farming villages once completed.Nelson Sahot, acting division manager of NIA-Davao del Norte Irrigation Management… Read More
Open Partnership boosts Comelec’s overseas voting campaign
August 30, 2024, 8:17 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is seeking support from civil society organizations (CSOs) and the media to boost awareness among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other Filipinos living abroad about registering for next year’s midterm elections. Lawyer Mabel Balanquit… Read More
P5-M ‘Itik Pinas’ program to rollout at NegOr university
August 30, 2024, 7:54 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Foundation University (FU) in this capital city of Negros Oriental is all set to start next month the government’s multi-million-peso “Itik Pinas” duck-raising project. The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural… Read More
PH-OGP advocacy promotes gov't transparency
August 30, 2024, 7:19 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman led the launch of the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) advocacy campaign here on Friday, aiming to enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement. “The PH-OGP embodies the essence… Read More
Baguio pilots 4 villages for mandatory waste segregation
August 30, 2024, 7:16 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Four villages in this city have been identified as pilot areas where the mandatory segregation of wastes will be done. The pilot areas are Irisan, the biggest village here, Bakakeng Central, Guisad Surong, and Gibraltar where major tourist destinations are located. General Services… Read More
