Provincial
TESDA preps 80 conflict-affected areas in Negros for skills training
October 2, 2023, 7:27 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has identified 80 conflict-stricken barangays in Negros Oriental to be provided with skills and livelihood training to aid their income. Of the 80 barangays, 33 were recent additions to the list identified by the… Read More
416 Antique schools shift to modular class amid threat of heavy rains
October 2, 2023, 7:25 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The suspension of classes by 12 local government units (LGUs) in Antique due to heavy rains resulted in 416 public and private schools shifting to modular classes on Monday. The towns of San Jose de Buenavista, Belison, Tobias Fornier, Hamtic, Sebaste, Laua-an,… Read More
349 nabbed in C. Luzon weeklong anti-crime operations
October 2, 2023, 7:00 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A total of 349 persons facing various offenses were arrested during the intensified weeklong anti-illegal drugs and anti-criminality operations in Central Luzon from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. In his report on Monday, Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr., director of the Police… Read More
1st PH Durian Summit to bring experts on good agri practices
October 2, 2023, 6:41 pm
DAVAO CITY – Seven international resource speakers from different parts of the world will impart their knowledge on effective cultural management and farm techniques during the first-ever Philippine Asia Durian Summit at SMX Convention Center here from Oct. 25 to 27.In an interview on Monday,… Read More
PNP urges the public to avoid rush hour, prevent accident
October 2, 2023, 6:25 pm
BAGUIO CITY – An official of the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) on Monday urged motorists anew to give themselves more lead time to prevent rushing to their destinations, which is among the causes of upticks in vehicular accidents. "We also advise the public to anticipate road traffic and… Read More
Abalos to LGUs: Don’t abuse confidential funds
October 2, 2023, 6:15 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said Monday that while he has no issue with confidential funds distributed among local government units, he urged local executives not to abuse them. Speaking to reporters here, Abalos reminded LGUs of the rules… Read More
450 NBP, Correctional inmates arrive in Palawan for Iwahig transfer
October 2, 2023, 6:07 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – Some 450 inmates from New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City and Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City arrived here late Sunday evening for their transfer to the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF). The group, consisting of 400 male and… Read More
Cotabato airport reopening to boost economic, tourism growth
October 2, 2023, 6:01 pm
COTABATO CITY – The resumption of commercial flights at the Cotabato Airport starting Sunday is expected to boost economic and tourism activities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a local business group said on MondayIn a statement, lawyer Roland Hallid-Torres,… Read More
Negros Trade Fair ‘resounding success’ with over P40M in sales
October 2, 2023, 5:32 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Lacson lauded the Association of Negros Producers (ANP), the organizer of the Negros Trade Fair (NTF), for the highly successful staging of the 37th edition of the country’s longest-running provincial trade fair in Makati City. “I would say… Read More
Gov’t extends aid to 51 former NPA rebels
October 2, 2023, 5:13 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 51 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) from Eastern and Northern Samar provinces pledged their loyalty to the government on Monday as they received PHP4.2 million worth of assistance to rebuild their lives. Department of the Interior and Local Government… Read More
Victorias City goes car-free every first Monday of each month
October 2, 2023, 4:47 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The City of Victorias in Negros Occidental is implementing a “car-free day” every first Monday of the month starting this October to reduce air pollution and promote a healthier environment for its residents. Mandated by City Ordinance (CO) 2023-59, approved by Mayor Javier… Read More
Ilocos Norte bans fishing, swimming in beaches amid Jenny’s threat
October 2, 2023, 4:44 pm
LAOAG CITY – Residents of Ilocos Norte were advised on Monday to take necessary precautions such as avoiding the seas as Typhoon Jenny intensifies. The northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Carasi, Vintar, Burgos, Dumalneg, Bangui, Pagudpud, Adams) are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as of… Read More
Dinagat agri, fishery, tourism recover after Odette: guv
October 2, 2023, 4:43 pm Updated on October 2, 2023, 7:11 pm
SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands – Dinagat Island's major economic sectors managed to bounce back last year following the devastation caused by typhoon Odette in December 2021. During his State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Sunday, Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. said :“The greatest challenge in my… Read More
NPA leader among killed in Iloilo encounter
October 1, 2023, 6:47 pm
ILOILO CITY – A ranking official of the New People's Army (NPA) was among the three rebels killed during an encounter in Leon town, Iloilo province, an official of the Philippine Army said Sunday. Lt. Col. J-Jay Javines, chief of the 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs Office, said Azucena… Read More
2 Chinese nationals held for gun ban violation
October 1, 2023, 3:23 pm
CAMP ALEJO S. SANTOS, Bulacan – Two Chinese nationals were arrested allegedly for violation of the election gun ban at an eatery in San Rafael, Bulacan on Saturday. In a news release Sunday, Bulacan police director Col. Relly Arnedo said Cao Jie, 35, and Jia Zi Cong, 27, were arrested for… Read More
DA urges Calabarzon youth to pursue agriculture careers
October 1, 2023, 3:17 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Department of Agriculture - Calabarzon (DA-4A) has launched an information campaign to actively recruit the region’s youth to pursue careers in agriculture so they can contribute to the country’s food management cycle and food security. This is the agency’s… Read More
Guv uses sports to impart discipline among youth
October 1, 2023, 1:37 am
SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands – The children of this province are being honed to be well-disciplined and confident, values that may be developed from sports such as the martial art karate.Dinagat Islands Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. included a karate competition in the weeklong “Bugkosan sa Isla 2023… Read More
Bicol police holds solidarity cycling event for peaceful, orderly BSKE
September 30, 2023, 5:14 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) is confident it will achieve its goal of making the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) secure, accurate, free, and fair, based on the cooperation of all stakeholders from different provinces. On Saturday, PRO-5 lured… Read More
P10-M worth of ‘shabu’ seized in anti-drug ops in Iloilo town
September 30, 2023, 4:16 pm
ILOILO CITY – An anti-drug operation of the Estancia Municipal Police Station in Iloilo province on Friday led to the arrest of two male suspects with 38 sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP10.88 million. The police arrested an alias “Rene,” 43, resident of… Read More
Davao Oriental LGUs beef up tourism plan
September 30, 2023, 1:23 pm
DAVAO CITY – The local governments of Mati City and the towns of Governor Generoso (GovGen) and Tarragona in Davao Oriental have joined forces to help the provincial government intensify its tourism campaign. In an interview on Saturday, Mati tourism officer Dashiel Indelible Jr. said the three… Read More
