Provincial
BI ready for resumption of int’l flights at Iloilo airport
August 27, 2024, 7:18 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration is ready for the resumption of international flights at the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan this October. In a public forum, Iloilo District Office acting alien control officer Joann M. Lagamon said coordination meetings with other concerned… Read More
Certified true copy of land titles accessible with LRA computerization
August 27, 2024, 7:15 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Registries of Deeds of the Land Registration Authority (LRA), serving as the repository of all land titles in the country, is now computerized, making it more accessible for clients to secure certified true copies (CTCs) of their land titles. Lawyer Giovanni Alfonso F.… Read More
12 gunmen arrested in MagSur, yield loose firearms
August 27, 2024, 7:10 pm
COTABATO CITY – Soldiers and police, responding to a tip from a civilian informant, arrested Monday a dozen men for possession of unlicensed guns in Pandag town in Maguindanao del Sur. “The soldiers and police officers from Pandag municipal police office quickly responded to an intelligence… Read More
Rebel killed, 3 firearms seized in Agusan clashes
August 27, 2024, 7:05 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed, and three high-powered firearms were seized during skirmishes from August 19 to 26 in the hinterlands of this city and Agusan del Sur province, the military here said Tuesday. In a statement, Brig. Gen. Arsenio Sadural,… Read More
Ilocos Norte falls closed after flooding leaves tourists stranded
August 27, 2024, 6:42 pm
LAOAG CITY – The local government of Burgos in Ilocos Norte on Tuesday temporarily closed the Tanap-Avis falls after 19 tourists from Piddig town were stranded due to flashflood late Monday afternoon. It was the first time such an incident was reported. In a phone interview, Burgos Mayor… Read More
Farm-to-market investment scam victims urged to come out
August 27, 2024, 6:29 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Victims of farm-to-market investment scam in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) must file complaints before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to prevent the perpetrators from victimizing more people. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas press briefing at the… Read More
PAO expands services with more lawyers in Eastern Visayas
August 27, 2024, 6:19 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has reached more poor clients this year with more lawyers present in almost all courts in Eastern Visayas, an official said on Tuesday. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas press briefing, PAO 8 (Eastern Visayas) head, lawyer Vevelyn… Read More
Former NPA rebels in Leyte tapped for peace efforts
August 27, 2024, 6:01 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army is counting on the participation of former rebels for the surrender of the remaining 26 active members of the New People’s Army (NPA) hiding in the mountains of Leyte Island. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade, is… Read More
5K former drug users in Cebu City face new life after completing rehab
August 27, 2024, 5:26 pm
CEBU CITY – The city government here has successfully placed under community-based rehabilitation half of the almost 11,000 former drug personalities under the city’s watchlist, an official said on Tuesday. Jonah John Rodriguez, executive director of the City Office for Substance Abuse… Read More
Bacolodnons urged to revive 4 o ’clock habit as dengue cases soar
August 27, 2024, 4:41 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) urged residents here on Tuesday to revive the 4 o’clock habit of cleaning the surroundings as dengue cases increased by almost 118 percent from January to mid-August compared to the cases in the same period last year. Dr. Ma. Carmela Gensoli, city… Read More
Sinulog body told to start preps back to old venue
August 27, 2024, 4:28 pm
CEBU CITY – Acting Mayor Raymond Garcia directed Sinulog organizers on Tuesday to start preparing for the annual festival in honor of the Sr. Sto. Niño, reverting to the usual venue at the Cebu City Sports Center. “So, everything will now revolve around the plan that the venue will be at the… Read More
PRO6 to augment police force in Davao City
August 27, 2024, 4:24 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) will send 100 personnel from two of its police offices to augment the civil disturbance management force in the ongoing police operations to capture fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in Davao City.… Read More
Iloilo City suspends classes due to inclement weather
August 27, 2024, 4:08 pm
ILOILO CITY – Classes from kindergarten to senior high school in public and private schools here were suspended late morning Tuesday because of inclement weather. Mayor Jerry P. Treñas announced the suspension following the recommendation of the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management… Read More
TESDA poised to get higher budget in 2025
August 26, 2024, 7:59 pm
TALISAY CITY, Negros Occidental – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is expected to receive higher budgetary allocation in 2025 to support the reforms being pushed by the administration for technical-vocational education and training. TESDA Director-General Jose… Read More
Ruling party consolidates forces in Negros Island Region
August 26, 2024, 7:43 pm
BACOLOD CITY – About 300 local government officials in Negros Island Region (NIR) became members of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the political party of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., during a mass oath-taking ceremony held at the L’ Fisher Hotel here Monday. South Cotabato… Read More
Viscom chief to remaining NPA rebels: Value your lives
August 26, 2024, 7:39 pm
CEBU CITY – The top military official in the Visayas called on the remaining members of the New People’s Army (NPA) on Monday to surrender and follow the path of reconciliation. Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg, Visayas Command commander, made the statement after the death of three NPA members last… Read More
Cebu City village holds ‘hero’s welcome’ for Carlos Yulo’s coach
August 26, 2024, 6:42 pm
CEBU CITY – Hipodromo, a village known before World War 2 for horseracing, on Monday, held a “hero’s welcome” for Allen Aldrin Castañeda, the coach of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo. Ruperto Bacolod, barangay captain of Hipodromo, led the people in holding a motorcade and… Read More
Dinagat residents mourn passing of former guv Glenda Ecleo
August 26, 2024, 5:52 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Dinagat Islands residents are mourning the passing of former governor and lawmaker Glenda Ecleo on Sunday night. She was 87. Ecleo and her husband, Ruben Ecleo Sr., founded the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association Inc. (PBMAI), a non-sectarian and non-profit charitable… Read More
Cebu City exec cites civil servants' heroism
August 26, 2024, 4:59 pm
CEBU CITY – Vice Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros on Monday cited the role of public servants in instilling the values of Philippine heroes and ancestors who fought for the freedom now enjoyed by the Cebuano community. “As employees of the government, we hold a unique position to impact the lives of… Read More
Qualified registrants urged to be heroes, enlist for 2025 polls
August 26, 2024, 11:49 am
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Elections Western Visayas (Comelec 6) on Monday urged qualified registrants to be heroes, visit their offices, and register in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. “It would be of greater significance because Monday is National Heroes Day, and all of us… Read More
