Provincial
Iloilo eyes increased production via hybrid rice program
August 9, 2023, 11:38 pm
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government here is eyeing the national government’s rice hybrid program to maximize production, to be able to export outside of Iloilo, and have a secured buffer. From the current production of 3.5 metric tons per hectare, the province is targeting to increase to… Read More
Davao City, China’s Tai’an ink sisterhood pact
August 9, 2023, 10:05 pm
DAVAO CITY – The city government here and Tai’an of the People's Republic of China signed a sister city agreement for trade and investment, the Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC) announced Wednesday.On top of that, the DCIPC said other areas of cooperation between the two parties… Read More
Solon wants to criminalize spread of fake news on social media
August 9, 2023, 9:46 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep. Dale Corvera has filed a bill that aims to make the creation and spread of fake news and information on social media a criminal offense.Corvera filed House Bill (HB) No. 8789 on Monday, seeking to minimize, if not eradicate, the spread of fake… Read More
NPA rebel killed in Zamboanga Norte clash
August 9, 2023, 9:41 pm
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur -- A communist rebel was killed in Zamboanga del Norte province on Wednesday following a brief encounter with the Army. Troops of the Army's 53rd Infantry Battalion clashed with five members of the New Peoples' Army Wednesday morning in a village in Sergio Osmeña… Read More
Pangasinan town promoting backyard gardening for food security
August 9, 2023, 9:18 pm
ASINGAN, Pangasinan – Asingan town is distributing 7,600 vegetable seed packs and seedlings to public schools to promote backyard gardening, and sustainable and healthy food production. In a radio interview on Wednesday, municipal agriculturist Minerva Rosas said they have been promoting the… Read More
House ethics panel to convene for sanctions vs. Teves
August 9, 2023, 8:54 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges will soon convene to recommend sanctions and penalties against Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. after his 60-day suspension lapsed last July 31. In an interview on Wednesday, House Committee on Ethics and… Read More
Davao Region cited as best police regional office
August 9, 2023, 8:42 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) was adjudged as the best regional office among the 17 PROs in the country during the 122nd Police Service Anniversary on Tuesday.Brigadier Gen. Alden Delvo, PRO-11 director, said Wednesday the award was attained after careful… Read More
Quezon cops seize P8-M shabu from 'high-value' suspect
August 9, 2023, 8:35 pm
LUCENA CITY – Members of the Quezon Police Provincial Office - Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (QPPO-PDEU) seized early Wednesday morning over PHP8 million worth of shabu in an anti-drug operation conducted in Purok Baybayin, Barangay Ibabang Dupay, this city. Quezon Police Director Col. Ledon… Read More
Divers explore Vallehermoso coral reef as new tour destination
August 9, 2023, 8:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Scuba divers from different groups in Negros Oriental on Wednesday embarked on a three-day survey in Vallehermoso town to inspect and document coral reefs and marine life in what would be the newest dive tour destination in the province. Woodrow Maquiling Jr., executive director… Read More
DepEd hails private sector support for smooth opening of classes
August 9, 2023, 8:05 pm
CALAMBA, Laguna – The Department of Education in Calabarzon (DepEd-4A) is leveraging the private sector’s support to ensure that the opening of classes in public schools later this month goes on smoothly, and with adequate logistical backing. The agency disclosed that private sector… Read More
Nueva Ecija tribespeople learn tech-voc skills via gov't program
August 9, 2023, 8:03 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Members of three indigenous peoples (IP) groups in Nueva Ecija have been empowered to become competitive and productive individuals through skills training. The Schools Division Office (SDO)-Nueva Ecija, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills… Read More
Brigada Eskwela to respond to needs of Antique’s remote schools
August 9, 2023, 7:58 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Brigada Eskwela in Antique is expected to address the much-needed books, tables and chairs of schools in Antique province, particularly those considered last mile schools or located in far-flung areas. Dr. Roselyn Abuela, Department of Education (DepEd)… Read More
Dredging, infra projects seen to address Dagupan flooding
August 9, 2023, 7:47 pm
DAGUPAN CITY – The local government here on Wednesday said it is looking into continuous dredging and investing in infrastructures to address perennial flooding in the city. In a statement on her official social media account, Mayor Belen Fernandez said these measures were brought up during a… Read More
DA fast-tracks release of P46-M aid to rice farmers in Antique
August 9, 2023, 7:45 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Agriculture (DA) targets to release PHP46 million under its Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) to 9,204 small rice farmers in Antique province through its caravan payout on Aug. 7-10. Sonie Guanco, DA’s Agricultural Program Coordinating… Read More
DTI aids pandemic-hit small biz owners in Albay
August 9, 2023, 6:55 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry in Bicol (DTI-5) and the DTI-Albay on Tuesday provided starter livelihood kits to at least 70 small business entrepreneurs from different towns and cities in the province. In a phone interview on Wednesday, DTI-Bicol officer in charge (OIC)… Read More
Cop killed, 2 others wounded in north Negros encounter
August 9, 2023, 6:42 pm
BACOLOD CITY – A policeman died while two of his colleagues were injured during a firefight with members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in a remote area of Barangay Minapasuk in Calatrava, Negros Occidental on Wednesday. The fatality was identified as Cpl. Jaime Nuñez while those wounded in… Read More
Dolomite mining firm loses sharing agreement with Cebu
August 9, 2023, 6:13 pm
CEBU CITY – The company responsible for delivering 3,500 wet metric tons of dolomite to Manila Bay in 2020 has lost its mining production sharing agreement (MPSA). Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia announced Wednesday that she ordered the revocation of the MPSA of Dolomite Mining Corp. (DMC), a mining firm… Read More
DavSur town opens 1st local college, offers specialized courses
August 9, 2023, 5:40 pm
DAVAO CITY – The local government of Sta. Cruz in Davao del Sur launched its first college institution on Tuesday, offering three specialized courses as initial offerings. The mayor and officials from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) inaugurated the Davao Del Sur State College… Read More
DENR on-site services help Siargao establishments secure ECCs
August 9, 2023, 5:38 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The “Services on Wheels” program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Caraga Region (DENR-13) is now gaining ground in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte especially in providing support to Tourism-Related Establishments (TREs) in securing Environmental… Read More
DA confirms ASF outbreak in S. Leyte village
August 9, 2023, 5:20 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed on Wednesday an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte. Laboratory results show that 30 hogs in Tangkaan village in Padre Burgos town tested positive for ASF. Sick animals manifested clinical signs of the… Read More
