Provincial
VP Sara, Viscom launch mobile e-learning hub in Cebu
August 30, 2023, 7:55 pm
CEBU CITY – The Visayas Command has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) in rolling out a mobile E-Learning Hub project that will serve learners in far-flung areas where internet and computer access is a challenge, a ranking Army official said Wednesday. Vice President and DepEd… Read More
Iloilo's zero open defecation campaign vies for Galing Pook award
August 30, 2023, 7:42 pm
ILOILO CITY – The campaign of the provincial government leading to a zero open defecation status in 2022 is vying for the Galing Pook Award for 2023, which is conferred on the Best Local Governance Programs in the country. “We presented our community-based zero open defecation program as an… Read More
P657-M eyed to improve agri research in Leyte
August 30, 2023, 7:35 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture is eyeing a PHP657-million budget to enhance agricultural research in Leyte province. In a statement on Wednesday, the DA regional office said the proposed project, which is up for approval by the Regional Development Council, is considered a… Read More
Science tourism initiative in Leyte gets boost
August 30, 2023, 7:11 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is strengthening its science tourism initiative in Leyte province by showcasing local science and technology-themed tourist destinations. DOST Eastern Visayas Regional Director Ernesto Granada said Wednesday it has turned over… Read More
BFAR allots 2M fingerlings for typhoon-hit fishers in C. Luzon
August 30, 2023, 6:48 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Central Luzon (BFAR-3) has allotted some 2 million fingerlings to fisherfolk in the region who were affected by the recent Typhoons Egay and Falcon as well as the enhanced southwest monsoon rains. BFAR-3 Regional… Read More
Over 3.6K BSKE aspirants in Antique file COCs
August 30, 2023, 6:05 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Heavy rains experienced in Antique in the past days failed to stop the over 3,000 aspirants of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from filing their Certificates of Candidates (COCs).Antique Provincial Election Supervisor Salud Milagros… Read More
Davao Norte town tourism center supports 30 IP students
August 30, 2023, 5:58 pm
DAVAO CITY – A tourism center established in the Davao del Norte town of Talaingod has been instrumental in giving opportunities to some 30 young Indigenous Peoples (IP) to acquire better education, the Army’s 10th Infantry Division (ID) said Wednesday. In a statement, Maj. Gen. Jose Eriel… Read More
Classes remain suspended in 12 Antique LGUs
August 30, 2023, 5:52 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Classes from pre-school to senior high school remain suspended in 12 local government units (LGUs) of Antique on Wednesday. “Some of the schools still need to be cleaned because of the flood so LGUs decided not to hold classes yet,” Antique Provincial… Read More
Goring displaces over 100K Negrenses
August 30, 2023, 5:36 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Some 100,334 residents of Negros Occidental have been affected by floods and rains brought by southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Goring for four days now, data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) on Wednesday showed. The affected… Read More
Pura Luka Vega also unwelcome in Oriental Mindoro
August 30, 2023, 5:09 pm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Drag queen Pura Luka Vega is no longer welcome in this province. Provincial board member Roland Ruga on Wednesday told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in an email that the body has voted to declare Vega, whose real name is Amadeus Fernando Pagente, persona non… Read More
P13.6-M shabu seized in Surigao City buy-bust
August 30, 2023, 5:07 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Authorities arrested three drug suspects and seized PHP13.6 million worth of “shabu” in a buy-bust Tuesday night in Barangay Lipata, Surigao City, police officials said.In a report Wednesday, Police Regional Office-Caraga Region (PRO-13) Director Brig. Gen. Kirby John Kraft… Read More
Firearm, war materiel seized in Masbate clash with NPA
August 30, 2023, 4:38 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A high-powered firearm and other war materiel belonging to the New People's Army (NPA) were recovered after an armed encounter between soldiers and rebels in Masbate province on Wednesday. In an interview, Maj. Frank Roldan, Army’s 9th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office… Read More
NoCot village chair bet, 3 others nabbed for gun ban violation
August 30, 2023, 4:31 pm
MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato – Police and military authorities arrested here Tuesday night four armed men, one of them a candidate for village chair, for possession of unlicensed high-powered firearms.The arrest of the group came hours after a village chair aspirant was murdered near the Commission… Read More
Pangasinan activates 911 emergency hotline
August 30, 2023, 4:18 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Residents of Pangasinan may now call 911 for their emergencies after the provincial government activated the emergency hotline, along with the launch of the one response command center. In a phone interview on Wednesday, the Pangasinan Provincial Information Office (PIO)… Read More
‘Hired gun’ arrested in Negros Oriental
August 30, 2023, 4:12 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Police operatives arrested on Wednesday morning an alleged gun-for-hire and seized firearms and ammunition in Barangay Lumbangan, Mabinay town in Negros Oriental. Albert Kadusale Durango, an alleged member of the criminal gang, Birador Group, was arrested at his residence during… Read More
Floods displace over 26K Iloilo City residents
August 30, 2023, 4:08 pm
ILOILO CITY – Floods due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon and enhanced by Typhoon Goring forced some 6,103 families, or 26,132 individuals, to evacuate to safer grounds here Tuesday night. City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) head Teresa Gelogo said the affected… Read More
High dropout rate in senior high, college in E. Visayas probed
August 30, 2023, 3:26 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Government agencies are now looking into factors leading to high dropout rate among senior high school and college students in the Eastern Visayas region. “The study is based on the RDC (Regional Development Council) resolution seeking to study the issue of the observed high… Read More
No work, classes in Ilocos provinces due to bad weather
August 30, 2023, 9:29 am
LAOAG CITY – Classes and work in government offices and public and private schools in Ilocos provinces have been suspended on Wednesday due to Super Typhoon Goring. In a statement Tuesday night, Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc said the suspension covers government offices and classes at… Read More
Bukidnon guv highlights tourism, digital infra dev't in SOPA
August 30, 2023, 9:23 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Neil Roque on Tuesday highlighted his administration's achievements in tourism and digital infrastructures during his State of the Province Address (SOPA). Roque said the province has regained lost momentum during the the pandemic and is now… Read More
Davao farmers' group to host 1st PH Asia Durian Summit
August 30, 2023, 9:16 am Updated on August 30, 2023, 9:33 am
DAVAO CITY – The "King of Fruits" will take centerstage as a farmers' group here will hold the first Philippine Asia Durian Summit at SMX Convention Center on Oct. 25 to 27. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Emmanuel Belviz, president of the Durian Industry Association of Davao City, said the… Read More
