Provincial
7 evacuation centers to rise in Iloilo City
July 17, 2023, 7:46 pm
ILOILO CITY – Seven multi-purpose buildings which will also serve as evacuation centers will soon rise in strategic areas in Iloilo City as part of efforts on climate change adaptation. In an interview on Monday, Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Julienne Baronda said they expect the projects'… Read More
Travelers urged to submit to inspection as ASF spreads in Antique
July 17, 2023, 7:37 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Provincial Veterinary (ProVet) Office asked travelers to Antique to submit their bags and other items to checkpoints at provincial border controls as a measure to prevent the further spread of the African swine fever (ASF). ASF has been recorded in 49… Read More
PH Navy paddlers bag 1st Int’l Dragon Boat race crown in Siargao
July 17, 2023, 7:03 pm
DAPA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The Philippine Navy Dragon Boat Team (PH Navy Team) emerged winner in all four categories of the recently concluded Dapa Siargao 1st International Dragon Boat Festival held here from July 14 to 16.The PH Navy Team dominated the Long Boat Mixed Category… Read More
P3.4-M shabu seized in Naga City drug bust
July 17, 2023, 6:56 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Operatives of the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) arrested a high-value individual and seized PHP3.4 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cararayan, Naga City on Sunday. In an interview on Monday, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, identified… Read More
Siargao leaders, tourism players rally behind Frasco, DOT
July 17, 2023, 6:51 pm
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – Leaders and tourism players in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte have rallied behind Department of Tourism Secretary Maria Christina Frasco amid the controversy the agency faced recently.In an interview on Monday, General Luna Mayor Sol… Read More
Negros Occidental sets bidders forum for P1-B bulk water project
July 17, 2023, 6:47 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government will gather some five potential investors for its PHP1.2-billion bulk water supply project during a forum on Aug. 10. Companies that have expressed intent to invest include the Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc., Manila Water Company Inc., San… Read More
Saturday is ‘Kadiwa Day’ in Abra’s capital town
July 17, 2023, 6:36 pm
BANGUED, Abra – Farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in this province will benefit from the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” (KNP) project, with every Saturday set as regular “Kadiwa Day” in this capital town. During Monday's KNP launch at the provincial plaza covered court here,… Read More
Manila Water uses technology to cushion El Niño shortage
July 17, 2023, 6:29 pm
SANTA ROSA, Laguna – Manila Water (MW) on Monday said its technicians are now using special acoustic equipment to detect leaks and possible pilferage among customers located outside of its Metro Manila East Zone core franchise area. In an interview, Kim Cardenas-Monis, MW corporate… Read More
Strong winds, huge waves damage 30 houses in Iloilo City
July 17, 2023, 6:12 pm
ILOILO CITY – The southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Depression Dodong has left 30 damaged houses in Iloilo City, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRMMO) reported on Monday. According to the operations center's record as of 8 a.m. Monday, there is a total of 30 (seven… Read More
DILG tells NegOr LGUs to maximize use of dev't funds
July 17, 2023, 6:04 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday urged the provincial and local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental to maximize the use of their respective development funds. DILG provincial director Farah Gentuya said 20 percent development funds of… Read More
Bacolod City kick-starts housing program, other PPP projects
July 17, 2023, 5:43 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government here has jump-started the implementation of the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH), the flagship shelter program of the Marcos administration, with the construction of the initial set of housing units at the Arao relocation site in Barangay Vista… Read More
‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ attracts producers, buyers in Ilocos Norte
July 17, 2023, 5:30 pm
LAOAG CITY – Farmer-producers and consumers in Ilocos Norte feasted on the Kadiwa ng Pangulo pop-up store at the west wing of the provincial capitol on Monday, selling food and agricultural products at cheaper prices. Daylin Pascual, 48, a resident of Barangay 56 Bacsil North, this city said… Read More
Angat Dam water rises past minimum operating level due to rains
July 17, 2023, 5:22 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – The water elevation of Angat Dam has risen above its minimum operating level of 180 meters due to rains brought by the southwest monsoon. Ret. Col. Manuel Lukban, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), said as of 8 a.m. Monday,… Read More
SSS runs after 22 delinquent employers in Tagum City
July 17, 2023, 4:47 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) has issued notices to 22 delinquent establishments in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, as part of its “Run After Contribution Evaders” (RACE) campaign.In a statement on Monday, SSS Tagum City acting branch head Imelda Guerra said their July 13-14… Read More
N. Samar cites gains from Pacific Coastal Road project
July 17, 2023, 4:26 pm
PALAPAG, Northern Samar – Residents here said the completion of the Korean-funded Samar Pacific Coastal Road (SPCR) project phase 1 has made life easier for locals and will create more economic opportunities. Palapag resident Elena Aoyang said having a road connected to the national highway… Read More
BARMM satisfied with PBBM's handling of Mindanao peace process
July 17, 2023, 4:06 pm
COTABATO CITY – The leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has expressed satisfaction with the way President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is handling the Mindanao peace process.Andrew Alonto, director of the BARMM Bureau of Public Information, recalled that one of… Read More
'Kadiwa ng Pangulo' launch to support Batangas agri-businesses
July 17, 2023, 3:15 pm
BATANGAS CITY – The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) in partnership with national government agencies on Monday launched the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) to ensure Batangueños have access to quality yet affordable food. In an interview, Dr. Rodrigo Bautista, Jr., provincial… Read More
Law absolves over 170K ARBs in W. Visayas from land indebtedness
July 17, 2023, 3:14 pm
ILOILO CITY – Around 170,096 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) from Western Visayas are recipients of the newly-signed Republic Act No. 11953 or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act, one of the priority measures under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The law condones the… Read More
Magnitude 4.7 quake jolts E. Samar
July 17, 2023, 12:33 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – A magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit the town of General Macarthur, Eastern Samar early Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The temblor struck 39 kilometers southwest of General Macarthur town at 3:18 a.m. An Intensity IV was felt in the… Read More
Bicol lawmakers condemn violence vs law enforcers
July 16, 2023, 7:21 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co and Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda have denounced the killing of two law enforcers in Oas town last week. Co and Salceda visited the wake of Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Ostonal in Ligao City on Saturday night. Ostonal, 43, and fellow… Read More
