Provincial
2 Negros cities pilot ‘PalaySikatan’ to boost rice yield
July 14, 2023, 7:37 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The cities of Sagay and Sipalay in Negros Occidental province have been chosen as pilot sites for the implementation of the PalaySikatan technology demonstration project of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice). Implemented under the Rice… Read More
Panaon Island protection gains House backing
July 14, 2023, 7:34 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Environmental group Oceana said the measure seeking to declare Panaon Island in Southern Leyte as a protected seascape is gaining more support in the House of Representatives. The group reported on Friday that 52 congressmen led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez signed as… Read More
Ilocos residents urged to replace unfit, mutilated peso bills
July 14, 2023, 7:15 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is calling on Ilocos residents to replace their unfit and mutilated currency with fresh banknotes and e-money on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The BSP is bringing the “Piso Caravan” for the first time at the Robinsons Place Ilocos… Read More
LTFRB fast-tracks NorMin PUV consolidation as deadline nears
July 14, 2023, 7:09 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Northern Mindanao (LTFRB-10) is expediting the consolidation process of public utility vehicles (PUVs) as a requirement for the PUV modernization program. In an interview, LTFRB-10 director Amenodin Guro said the… Read More
CDO earmarks P16.8-B investment plan for 2024
July 14, 2023, 7:01 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The City Development Council (CDC) here on Thursday approved the PHP16.8-billion investment program for the year 2024.In a statement Friday, Councilor Yan Lam Lim, concurrent city president of the Association of the Barangay Councils, said the CDC’s move forms part of the… Read More
Flood hits some parts in Zambales
July 14, 2023, 6:46 pm
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Moderate to heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression Dodong submerged some areas in Zambales province in floods on Friday. Based on the report of the Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, some parts in the towns of Masinloc, Palauig,… Read More
Antiqueño fishers told to seek shelter due to bad weather
July 14, 2023, 6:38 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Fisherfolk in this province are advised to temporarily seek shelter as Tropical Depression Dodong enhanced by the southwest monsoon affecting Antique is causing turbulent waves that may endanger their lives. Coast Guard Antique Station commander Lieutenant… Read More
748 Mayon-affected TUPAD beneficiaries in Albay town get paid
July 14, 2023, 6:36 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 748 Mayon-affected residents from Guinobatan town in Albay province received payments after rendering community service in the evacuation centers being used as temporary shelters.Under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program of… Read More
Surigao village gets P1.2-M solar-powered lights from DSWD
July 14, 2023, 6:34 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A village in the Surigao del Sur town of Cantilan is a recipient of a PHP1.2-million solar-powered street lighting project from the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13).In a statement Friday, DSWD-13 said it handed over the project to… Read More
341 human trafficking survivors logged in Region 11 since 2013
July 14, 2023, 6:33 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking in Davao Region (IACAT-11) has recorded at least 341 trafficking in person (TIP) survivors in the entire region from 2013 to July 14, 2023.In a press briefing Friday, Regional Prosecutor and IACAT-11 chairperson Janet Grace… Read More
Cop, brother arrested in robbery incident in Pangasinan
July 14, 2023, 6:28 pm
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – A 29-year-old special weapons and tactics member assigned at the Northern Police District- National Capital Region (NPD-NCRPO) and his brother were arrested in a robbery incident here on Friday. In a press conference, Pangasinan Police Provincial Office director… Read More
Online purchases may expose Palawan to ASF
July 14, 2023, 6:21 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Palaweños are being cautioned against purchasing pork meat online in order to prevent the further spread of the African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious viral disease. The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) issued this warning on Friday, emphasizing the… Read More
DA tells farmers to follow 'rice-check' irrigation system
July 14, 2023, 6:20 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday urged rice farmers here and other provinces to implement the “Key Check 6” system on proper water management to avoid under- or over-irrigating their crops, which negatively affects productivity. The appeal came on the heels… Read More
Wescom conducts semimonthly boat service to Pag-asa Island
July 14, 2023, 6:18 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The Western Command (Wescom) on Friday announced that it has established a regular twice monthly ferry service to deliver much-needed supplies to stationed military personnel and civilian residents of Pag-asa Island. Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, Wescom commander,… Read More
Bacolod poised as e-jeep production hub in PH, Southeast Asia
July 14, 2023, 6:10 pm
BACOLOD CITY – A Chinese company backed by Korean investment is proposing to set up an industrial complex for the production of electric (e)-vehicles for local and Southeast Asia markets. On Friday, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Jiangsu Fengchuen New Energy Power Technology Co. Ltd.… Read More
Guv bats for increased sports tourism in Negros Oriental
July 14, 2023, 6:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria on Friday announced that his administration will undertake more sporting activities and events to intensify the provincial government’s tourism campaign. Sagarbarria made this commitment during a press conference at the… Read More
BIR closes 2 illegal cigarette manufacturers in Subic
July 14, 2023, 5:58 pm
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday shut down two manufacturing companies in this freeport for illegally manufacturing different brands of cigarettes. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui, Jr. led the Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD) team and showed to the media… Read More
Bacolod City vice mayor no longer 'persona non grata' in Iloilo
July 14, 2023, 5:35 pm
ILOILO CITY – Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran is welcome anew in Iloilo City after Mayor Jerry Treñas issued Executive Order (EO) No. 88 revoking the persona non grata declaration on Thursday. “Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez and Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran both apologized for… Read More
PBBM attendance in Cordillera Day rekindles hope for autonomy
July 14, 2023, 5:26 pm
LUNA, Apayao – Officials are hopeful that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s attendance at the 36th Cordillera Day celebration on Saturday will brighten up prospects for the region’s quest for autonomy. The Cordillera remains an administrative region since its creation in 1987. Two previous… Read More
BFAR-CAR awards scholar with cash for graduating with honors
July 14, 2023, 5:23 pm
LUNA, Apayao – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has awarded a cheque worth PHP20,000 to one of its scholars who graduated cum laude. During the awarding ceremony on Thursday, Lilibeth Signey, director of BFAR-Cordillera, said the additional incentive given to Aubrey Dominique… Read More
