Provincial
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental police units get top PNP awards
August 9, 2023, 5:12 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) received top awards for exhibiting excellence in the performance of their duties and showing exemplary deeds beyond the call of duty in line with the 122nd Police Service anniversary… Read More
DepEd to field 1.6K teachers for barangay, SK polls in Baguio
August 9, 2023, 5:02 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) here said on Wednesday that 1,600 teachers will serve in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in October, an official said on Wednesday. During a City Joint Security Control Center (CJSCC) meeting at the Baguio City Police Office,… Read More
DSWD distributes 4th wave of food aid for Mayon-affected families
August 9, 2023, 4:46 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) on Wednesday finished distributing 33,000 family food packs (FFPs) as fourth-wave assistance for Mayon evacuees. In an interview, Marygizelle Mesa, DSWD-Bicol spokesperson, said these packs which were distributed… Read More
Remains of NPA’s victim found after 20 years
August 9, 2023, 4:44 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army and the victim’s family have condemned the New People’s Army (NPA) for the brutal killing of a civilian in Northern Samar 20 years ago but whose body was exhumed only this week. After nearly two decades, government troops on Wednesday unearthed the body of… Read More
Cop, drug dealer killed in Sulu anti-drug op shootout
August 9, 2023, 3:55 pm
CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao Norte – A police officer and a suspected big-time drug dealer were killed during a buy-bust that went haywire in Indanan town, Sulu province on Tuesday, police said. Maj. Edwin Sapa, Indanan police chief, said the anti-drug operation was conducted at 8:15 a.m. in… Read More
Gun licensing caravan kicks off in Aurora
August 9, 2023, 3:35 pm
BALER, Aurora – A two-day caravan to process License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) kicked off here Wednesday as part of the Philippine National Police (PNP) efforts to bring its services closer to the people. The one-stop shop caravan at Camp Victor Ravina, Barangay, Sabang here encourages… Read More
BARMM investments up by PHP3.1B in 7 months
August 9, 2023, 2:35 pm
COTABATO CITY – Investments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have ballooned to PHP3.1 billion for the past seven months, the Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) announced Wednesday. “The BBOI recognizes the positive impact that such initiatives have on the… Read More
‘Motor lanes’ minimize road crashes on Cebu City coastal road
August 8, 2023, 9:15 pm
CEBU CITY – Allowing motor riders to use a dedicated lane on the Cebu South Coastal Road has lessened the number of motorcycle accidents, a city traffic official said on Tuesday. Raquel Arce, head of the Cebu City Traffic Office (CCTO), said the new rule allowing only the right-most lane for… Read More
AICS hub cuts down on processing time, release of gov't aid
August 8, 2023, 9:13 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Clients seeking help under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program in Negros Oriental are assured of shorter processing periods and faster release of government assistance following the opening of a new center here.Governor Manuel Sagarbarria led… Read More
ASF infects Antique's swine production center
August 8, 2023, 9:13 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique - The highly contagious African swine fever (ASF) has already infected the Antique Swine Production and Artificial Insemination Center (ASPAIC) in Sibalom town. "The ASPAIC is the source of the piglets being dispersed by the provincial government for the sugar… Read More
State of calamity pushed for Dinagat town to avert ASF escalation
August 8, 2023, 9:04 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The town government of Libjo in Dinagat Islands is recommended to be placed under a state of calamity as a consequence of the continued increase of African swine fever (ASF) cases.On Tuesday, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC), led by Libjo Mayor… Read More
Davao Region’s inflation slows down to 4.3% in July: PSA-11
August 8, 2023, 8:59 pm
DAVAO CITY – Davao Region's year-on-year regional inflation slowed down further to 4.3 percent in July from 5.7 percent in June this year, the regional Philippine Statistics Administration (PSA-11) office reported Tuesday.Compared to July 2022, the agency said the inflation rate at that time was… Read More
Inflation rate in Ilocos Region down to 3.6%
August 8, 2023, 8:59 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The inflation rate in the Ilocos Region has decreased from 4.3 percent in June to 3.6 percent in July, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Ilocos regional office. PSA Ilocos regional director lawyer Sheila de Guzman, in a statement on Tuesday, said the… Read More
Negros Oriental province to hire more doctors, nurses
August 8, 2023, 8:58 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Governor Manuel Sagarbarria on Tuesday assured to hire more doctors and nurses for the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH) after the Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas (DOH-7) designated it as a Level 2 facility.“The student doctors are already inquiring… Read More
Trading post to give Butuan consumers access to organic products
August 8, 2023, 8:57 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The city government opened on Tuesday a trading post that will offer consumers organically-grown agricultural products at lower prices.The venture, launched in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) and the Butuan City Organic Agriculture… Read More
Young Dawlah Islamiya member yield in Lanao Sur
August 8, 2023, 8:55 pm
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao Norte – A 15-year-old member of the Daesh-inspired Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terror group has surrendered to military authorities in Madalum town, Lanao del Sur province over the weekend, an Army official said Tuesday.In a statement, Brig. Gen. Yegor Rey Barroquillo… Read More
Cebu bans entry of hogs, pork from Bohol amid ASF
August 8, 2023, 8:54 pm
CEBU CITY – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Tuesday issued an order temporarily banning the entry of live hogs and pork from Bohol province after the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed the presence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Pilar town. In her order, Garcia said pigs, sows, piglets, and… Read More
Albay town disaster councils get recognition, cash prizes
August 8, 2023, 8:47 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 15 Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (BDRRMCs) in Camalig town, Albay province on Monday received recognition and cash prizes for their commendable performance in implementing and innovating disaster management systems at the grassroots level. In an… Read More
P1.3-M cash aid released to 18 former rebels in Sorsogon
August 8, 2023, 8:37 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Eighteen former rebels in Sorsogon province recently received almost PHP1.3 million in cash assistance under the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP). In an interview on Tuesday, 1Lt. Richelle Arambuyong, Civil Military Operation (CMO) officer of… Read More
Charter Day to honor Ilonggos with contributions to city’s growth
August 8, 2023, 8:21 pm
ILOILO CITY – This city will recognize individuals who contributed to its growth to highlight its 86th Charter Day celebration with the theme “Trailblazing Ilonggos leading the way to sustainable progress” on Aug. 25. In a press conference on Tuesday, Mayor Jerry Treñas said Iloilo City had… Read More
