Provincial
NPA killed in fresh Northern Samar clash
September 14, 2023, 3:06 pm
TACLOBAN CITY - A member of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with soldiers on the outskirts of Catubig, Northern Samar, Thursday. The unidentified armed rebel belonged to a band of 10 insurgents that engaged in a 10-minute gun battle with members of the Philippine Army's 20th… Read More
CDO still safe for trade, tourism activities: exec
September 14, 2023, 10:44 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Vice Mayor Jocelyn Rodriguez here on Wednesday said the city remains safe to engage in trading and tourism activities despite security concerns.During an online talk program, Rodriguez said the recent major activities that the city government and upcoming events are proof… Read More
182 rice retailers in Davao get P15K subsidy each from DSWD
September 13, 2023, 9:44 pm
DAVAO CITY – At least 182 small rice retailers will be given cash aid of PHP15,000 under the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) on Sept. 13-14, the Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region (DTI-11) said Wednesday.Romeo Castañaga,… Read More
LTO Central Visayas imposes ‘no cut-off’ policy
September 13, 2023, 9:22 pm
CEBU CITY – To fully implement the law on ease of doing transactions for car registrations and driver’s licenses, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Central Visayas has strictly imposed the “no cut-off” policy in its regional, division and satellite offices, an official said… Read More
Oil spill-affected Verde Island Passage now free of contaminants
September 13, 2023, 8:07 pm
BATANGAS CITY – Parallel surveys conducted by the provincial government of Batangas and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) strongly indicate that Verde Island Passage (VIP) and nearby waters in this province are now free of petroleum contaminants from an oil spill off Oriental Mindoro’s coast… Read More
Local officials promote Bacolod City in HK summit
September 13, 2023, 8:04 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Local government officials here led by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez have started promoting this city to foreign investors on the first day of the 2023 Belt and Road Summit at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on Wednesday. Benitez, who spoke to reporters before his… Read More
35 e-jeeps to arrive in Bacolod within the year
September 13, 2023, 8:01 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Wednesday said some 35 units of electric (e)-jeepneys are expected to arrive here from China between October and November, which will be used as public utility vehicles. “I think by October or November, these 35 units will be delivered,” he… Read More
Comelec orders transfer of some voting centers in Negros
September 13, 2023, 7:48 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Some voting centers in Negros Oriental have been transferred in time for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) next month, a Commission on Elections (Comelec) official confirmed Wednesday. Lawyer Eliseo Labaria, acting provincial election supervisor of Negros… Read More
87 rice retailers in C. Visayas to receive subsidy Thursday
September 13, 2023, 7:16 pm
CEBU CITY – At least 87 micro rice retailers in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor will receive a financial subsidy of PHP15,000 each from the national government to cushion the impact caused by the price ceiling imposed for the household staple. On Thursday, the Department of Social… Read More
‘Habagat’ leaves P1.8-M damage to agri, livestock in La Union
September 13, 2023, 7:07 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – La Union province has recorded over PHP1.8 million in damage to agriculture and livestock due to effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” as of Sept. 12, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). In a report… Read More
DTI distributes livelihood kits to 20 typhoon-affected Pangasinenses
September 13, 2023, 6:42 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Twenty residents of Mangatarem town in Pangasinan affected by typhoons on Wednesday received livelihood starter kits from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In an interview, DTI Pangasinan provincial director Natalia Dalaten said the 20 beneficiaries were trained… Read More
411 nabbed, P3-M shabu seized during 1-wk ops in. W. Visayas
September 13, 2023, 6:28 pm
ILOILO CITY – Over PHP3 million worth of illegal drugs and assorted firearms were seized and 411 suspects were arrested in Western Visayas from Sept. 4 to 10. Major Grace Borio, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office - Western Visayas (PRO-6), in an interview on Wednesday said of the 411… Read More
Small rice sellers in Albay say gov't cash aid helps sustain their biz
September 13, 2023, 6:22 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A total of 154 micro and small rice retailers in Albay affected by the price ceiling under Executive Order (EO) 39 issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed their gratitude to the government after receiving financial assistance on Wednesday. During the payout at… Read More
Bulacan guv in good health condition after medical emergency
September 13, 2023, 6:17 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS – Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando is now in stable condition after suffering a medical emergency due to overfatigue and dehydration while speaking at an event here as part of Singkaban Festival 2023. During the event held on Monday at the Bulacan Capitol gymnasium, Fernando… Read More
Negrenses hold socio-civic activities to mark PBBM’s birthday
September 13, 2023, 6:14 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Officials and volunteers in various local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, including this capital city, joined socio-civic activities such as coastal clean-up, mangrove planting, and medical mission to mark the 66th birthday of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on… Read More
NFA probes drop in buying price of palay in Negros
September 13, 2023, 6:04 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) in Negros Oriental is investigating reports that some traders and private individuals are buying palay from local rice farmers at PHP15 per kg. Benilda Fidel, NFA-Negros Oriental manager, said Wednesday that in Guihulngan City alone, traders… Read More
‘Distracted walking’ punishable with community work in Baguio
September 13, 2023, 5:38 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Persons using mobile phones and other devices found distracting the flow of pedestrians here will have to serve 10 days of community service. In a phone interview Tuesday night, Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan said the City Council recently amended the 2019 ordinance on distracted… Read More
Pilot subsidy payout benefits 14 rice retailers in Iloilo City
September 13, 2023, 5:21 pm
ILOILO CITY – Fourteen retailers here on Wednesday received PHP15,000 each during the pilot payout of the government subsidy to help them cope with the impact of the price cap for regular and well-milled rice. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Director Carmelo Nochete,… Read More
2 NPA officials, member surrender in Albay, Camarines
September 13, 2023, 4:31 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Two New People’s Army (NPA) officials and one member voluntarily surrendered to government troops in Albay and Camarines Norte, respectively, on Tuesday, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) said Wednesday. In a report, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO-5 spokesperson, only… Read More
VP Sara leads release of hawksbill turtle hatchlings in Davao City
September 13, 2023, 4:18 pm
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte led the release of 152 hatchlings of the critically endangered hawksbill turtle to their natural habitat along the coastline of the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park in Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya here Tuesday afternoon. Duterte, joined by officials of the Davao… Read More
