Provincial
Cebu micro establishments get help on labor law compliance
August 7, 2023, 7:09 pm
CEBU CITY – To help micro establishments (ME) in Cebu from getting into trouble with their workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas visited workplaces to ensure plant-level labor law compliance. Lilia Estillore, regional director of DOLE-7, said the labor agency… Read More
Bacolod mayor to address Teves’ financial issues in proper forum
August 7, 2023, 6:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez here said on Monday, he will address the financial issues raised against him by suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. in a proper forum. “Let’s put it this way. I’m already bound by certain laws,” Benitez told… Read More
DOT: No severe damage on Cordillera heritage sites due to Egay
August 7, 2023, 6:53 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) on Monday said heritage sites in the region did not sustain severe damage from Super Typhoon Egay. "May mga nasira lang na native hut sa Uhaj pero nagpapasalamat tayo at wala naman severe damage lalo sa… Read More
Endangered Philippine serpent eagle freed in Sarangani
August 7, 2023, 6:50 pm
KORONADAL CITY – A rescued Philippine serpent eagle has been freed back to the wild in Sarangani province, an official said Monday.The eagle (Spilornis holospilus) was sent back to its natural habitat on Saturday afternoon after it was found to be healthy by a veterinarian, officials said.Miguel… Read More
Man, 3 minors drown in Pangasinan
August 7, 2023, 6:22 pm
BINALONAN, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reminded the public to avoid swimming in the ocean or river with strong water currents after four people, including three minors, drowned in two separate incidents in the province on Sunday. In an… Read More
3 Ilocano short films share spotlight in indie filmfests
August 7, 2023, 6:02 pm
LAOAG CITY – Three Ilocano short films produced by local talents in Ilocos Norte province were featured in film festivals at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila over the weekend. “Karkarma,” a short narrative film directed by Melver Gomez, was… Read More
E. Visayas heightens village poll preps
August 7, 2023, 5:28 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Eastern Visayas Regional Joint Security Control Center (RJSCC) is stepping up its preparation for the upcoming 2023 synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Commission on Elections (Comelec) Eastern Visayas regional director Jose Nick Mendros, RJSCC… Read More
Taiwan biz group tours Luzon for 'green projects'
August 7, 2023, 4:35 pm
LAOAG CITY – A group of businessmen from Taiwan arrived in the province of La Union on Monday to start a week-long search for prospective public and private partnerships, particularly on environment-friendly projects. The group consisted of Taiwanese business owners, manufacturers, suppliers and… Read More
Warring MILF field commanders end clan war, sign peace pact
August 7, 2023, 4:20 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has settled a decades-old “rido” (family feud) and ended “infighting” involving its field commanders operating in Pikit, North Cotabato, and Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Sunday afternoon.Maguindanao del Norte Gov. Abdulraof… Read More
8K aspirants for BSKE expected in Iloilo City
August 7, 2023, 3:40 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here expects at least 8,000 aspirants to file their certificate of candidacy (CoC) for various posts in connection with the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. In an interview on Monday, Election Officer II… Read More
P30M new foreign-funded road links 7 Leyte villages to market
August 7, 2023, 1:49 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) turned over to the local government on Sunday the first foreign-funded farm-to-market road (FMR) under the Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) project in Jaro, Leyte. The road… Read More
Cash incentives await Sorsogon medalists in Palarong Pambansa
August 6, 2023, 7:18 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Seventeen Sorsogon athletes who bagged medals in the Palaraong Pambansa will receive cash incentives in recognition of their hard work, dedication and achievements in the Department of Education-organized sports event. Salvador Mendoza, spokesperson of the Sorsogon provincial… Read More
DA distributes 350 bags of rice seeds to Abra farmers
August 6, 2023, 6:16 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) on Sunday said it distributed 350 bags of rice seeds to farmers in six villages in Bangued, Abra, affected by the recent onslaught of Typhoon Egay. Dr. Aida Pagtan, Regional Agriculture and Fisheries… Read More
Tuguegarao seniors, PWDs learn disaster awareness, response
August 6, 2023, 4:33 pm
TUGUEGARAO CITY – Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were trained to increase their awareness and readiness when volcano, earthquake, and tsunami hazards strike and how to properly mitigate the impacts during the Disaster Resilience Forum at a mall here over the weekend. Senior… Read More
1 die in Romblon ferry sinking
August 5, 2023, 8:39 pm
CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said it rescued all but one of 95 passengers from a partially capsized ferry boat off the coast of Sibuyan Island in Romblon province. The cause of the sinking is under investigation but it was reported that MB King Santo… Read More
Ilocos Region posts 24% drop in dengue cases
August 5, 2023, 6:49 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Health Center for Health Development in Ilocos Region (DOH-CHD-1) recorded 1,957 dengue cases from January 1 to July 22 this year, 24 percent lower than the 2,567 cases recorded in the same period last year. DOH-CHD-1 records released the figures on… Read More
Pagadian mayor eyes investment influx after 'Minbizcon'
August 5, 2023, 5:34 pm
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Mayor Samuel Co is expecting to boost potential investments in the city as it prepares to host the 32nd Mindanao Business Conference (Minbizcon) this month. During Saturday's talk program, Co said the local government supports the Pagadian City Chamber of… Read More
Pangasinan town declares state of calamity
August 5, 2023, 3:11 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The local government here has declared a state of calamity after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Egay and Typhoon Falcon and the prevailing southwest monsoon. The Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council), through the recommendation of Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil, adopted Resolution… Read More
Ilocos Norte LGUs get P481-K lotto earnings share
August 5, 2023, 12:21 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over a total of PHP481,926.45 to 14 local government units (LGUs) and the provincial government of Ilocos Norte here late Friday afternoon as part of their share of lotto revenues. In a formal turnover ceremony held at the… Read More
Pregnant NPA fighter surrenders in Marawi City
August 4, 2023, 9:19 pm
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A pregnant New People’s Army (NPA) combatant has surrendered to military authorities in Marawi City. In a statement Friday, the Army's 103rd Infantry Brigade (103rd IBde) identified the surrenderer only as “Janella,” a squad medic of a unit under the… Read More
