Provincial
Samal fisherfolk to earn P90K weekly on DOLE’s ‘payao’ project
July 24, 2023, 6:38 pm
DAVAO CITY – An inshore ‘payao’ project extended to a fisherfolk association in Samal City, Davao del Norte, is projected to earn around PHP90,000 a week, the Department of Labor and Employment in Davao Region (DOLE-11) said Monday. “Payao” is a bamboo raft used in fishing to attract… Read More
Bicol police teams to ensure public safety amid Typhoon Egay
July 24, 2023, 6:31 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of the public amid the adverse weather conditions caused by Typhoon Egay (Doksuri). Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, in a phone interview, said the Reactionary Standby Support Force… Read More
Iloilo City allots P20-M for 2023 Palaro athletes
July 24, 2023, 6:30 pm
ILOILO CITY – The local government here is ready with PHP20 million in allowances for city athletes and coaches who are part of the Western Visayas delegation to the 2023 Palarong Pambansa that will be held in Marikina City from July 29 to Aug. 5. In a press conference on Monday, Iloilo City… Read More
86 ex-Moro rebels get P430-K cash aid, other benefits
July 24, 2023, 6:04 pm
COTABATO CITY – At least 86 former Moro rebels in Maguindanao del Sur who had earlier surrendered to the government, received PHP430,000 worth of cash assistance from the Ministry of Social Services and Development – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) on Monday. “It… Read More
Dev't of Paoay Lake National Park pushed in Ilocos Norte
July 24, 2023, 5:56 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Ilocos Norte Provincial Tourism Office on Monday sought a resolution of endorsement from members of the provincial board for the development of the 387-hectare Paoay Lake National Park under a Special Use Agreement for Protected Area (SAPA). Provincial tourism officer Aianree… Read More
DOH chief vows support for CRMC, BARMM health programs
July 24, 2023, 5:50 pm
COTABATO CITY – Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa pledged his all-out support for all health programs of the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) over the weekend. In a statement Monday, CRMC chief, Dr. Ishmael R. Dimaren,… Read More
Puerto Princesa integrated fish port proposal gets PFDA nod
July 24, 2023, 5:35 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan –The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority’s (PFDA) board of directors has given the green light to the proposed establishment of an integrated fish port in this city. Mayor Lucilo Bayron on Monday said the board approved the proposal after a technical working… Read More
Leyte town eyes more taxes outside industrial complex
July 24, 2023, 5:18 pm
ISABEL, Leyte – The local government here is stepping up its campaign to earn more local taxes from tourism and more efficient collection with the decrease of gross income taxes from the town’s two large industries. Mayor Edgardo Cordeño said in an interview Monday they should not just depend… Read More
Lifting of public health emergency 'good for economy, tourism'
July 24, 2023, 5:13 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Lacson welcomed on Monday the lifting of the state of public health emergency declared due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, saying it would boost economic growth and tourism development. "There's no need anymore to wear a face… Read More
3.1K passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to Egay
July 24, 2023, 5:09 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – More than 3,100 passengers are stranded at the eight ports of the Bicol Region due to the rough seas caused by Typhoon Egay, the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) said on Monday. In a phone interview, Gremil Alexis Naz, OCD-5 spokesperson, said that based on the report of… Read More
Few PUV drivers join strike in Iloilo
July 24, 2023, 4:53 pm
ILOILO CITY –The Iloilo City Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) said the local government here is ready to assist possible stranded passengers due to the nationwide transport strike on Monday joined by a few drivers in this city and province of Iloilo. The transport… Read More
1.6K Luzon-bound passengers stranded in N. Samar due to Egay
July 24, 2023, 4:49 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 1,689 Luzon-bound passengers have been stranded in Allen, Northern Samar as of noon of Monday as authorities canceled sea trips in the province due to big waves brought about by Typhoon Egay. The Northern Samar Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office… Read More
Major infra projects completed in C. Luzon in PBBM’s 1st year
July 24, 2023, 4:25 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Central Luzon (DPWH-3) has completed major infrastructure projects in the region during the first year of the Marcos administration. DPWH Regional Director Roseller Tolentino said on Monday the completed projects… Read More
Iloilo City suspends classes due to Egay, 'habagat'
July 24, 2023, 3:53 pm
ILOILO CITY – Classes at all levels in public and private schools here were suspended due to heavy rains brought by the combination of the trough of Typhoon Egay and the southwest monsoon on Monday afternoon. "To ensure the safety and general welfare of children and residents of Iloilo City, I… Read More
Weeklong police ops in Central Luzon net P5.6-M illegal drugs
July 24, 2023, 3:15 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) has confiscated more than PHP5.5 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 147 suspects were arrested during weeklong anti-drug operations in Central Luzon. In his report on Monday, PRO-3 regional director Brig. Gen. Jose S.… Read More
51K FFPs ready for distribution in CAR amid threat from Egay
July 24, 2023, 2:16 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) reported on Monday that it has prepositioned 51,039 family food packs (FFPs) at warehouses throughout the region as Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) have been hoisted over… Read More
Ilocos Norte's world choir champ to get P500-K cash aid
July 24, 2023, 2:15 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Monday unanimously approved a resolution allowing the local government to accept a donation from a private company for the Ilocano choir “Samiweng," which bagged two top awards in the recently concluded 12th World Choir Games (WCG) held in… Read More
2 NPA fighters killed, firearms seized in Northern Samar clash
July 24, 2023, 1:29 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a clash with soldiers in the upland village of Pambujan, in Northern Samar past noon on July 22, the Philippine Army has reported. The armed encounter in upland Cagbigajo village also led to the recovery of three… Read More
Solo parents in Albay town gain new livelihood opportunities
July 23, 2023, 6:40 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Fifty solo parents from Camalig town in Albay province will soon start a small home-based business after they finished a training on dishwashing liquid-making. Tim Florece, Camalig information office chief, said in a report over the weekend that the initiative of the local… Read More
Work in gov't, private offices in Bulacan suspended on Monday
July 23, 2023, 6:11 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando ordered the suspension of work in all public and private offices in the province on Monday in anticipation of the possible effects of Severe Tropical Storm Egay and the start of the three-day transport strike. Fernando, also the chair… Read More
