Provincial
PBBM hands over P35-M support to farmers in Agusan Norte
July 12, 2023, 10:18 pm
BUTUAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of agricultural support to different farmers’ groups and associations from Agusan del Norte towns and this city during an activity conducted at the provincial capitol covered court here Wednesday.At least PHP34.8 million… Read More
US-based Pinoy group supports ‘Love the Philippines’
July 12, 2023, 8:18 pm
CEBU CITY – An official of a Las Vegas-based group promoting Philippine culture has vowed to rally behind the Department of Tourism (DOT) programs amid the controversial release of the agency’s new slogan, "Love the Philippines". “Our ensemble ardently supports the Department of Tourism’s… Read More
Tourism board eyes new potential destinations in NegOr
July 12, 2023, 8:13 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Negros Oriental Tourism Board has been tasked to identify new potential destinations for domestic and foreign travelers visiting this part of the Central Visayas region. Woodrow Maquiling Jr., Tourism Board executive director and concurrent Provincial Tourism Council, on… Read More
Cops nab Maguindanao Norte '5th most wanted'
July 12, 2023, 7:31 pm
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte – Police intelligence operatives arrested Tuesday afternoon the province’s fifth most wanted person during a law enforcement operation in Tapian village here.Brig. Gen. Allan Nobleza, police regional director for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in… Read More
Inflation rate in Pangasinan eases to 5.1% in June
July 12, 2023, 7:12 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The inflation rate in Pangasinan went down to 5.1 percent in June from 6.1 percent in May, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In a statement obtained by the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday, lawyer Sheila de Guzman, PSA Ilocos regional director,… Read More
Laoag council OKs add’l incentive for seniors aged 101 and above
July 12, 2023, 6:59 pm
LAOAG CITY – Members of the city council here has unanimously approved a measure granting cash incentives to senior citizens aged 101 and above. Laoag City Councilor Handy Lao, the measure's sponsor, said in an interview Wednesday that City Ordinance 2023-051 is a tribute to senior citizens who… Read More
CAR's 2.1% birthing rate good for economy - POPCOM
July 12, 2023, 6:44 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The 2.1 percent birthing rate of women in Cordillera last year would be beneficial to the economy because it would translate to additional manpower in the future, according to the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM). At a press conference here, Population Program… Read More
Bacolod City allots P960-K for waste management study
July 12, 2023, 6:23 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government here has set aside PHP960,000 for the conduct of a waste analysis and characterization study in partnership with the Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines (SWAPP). Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Wednesday the study would enable them to… Read More
7 nabbed, P1-M ‘shabu’ seized in 2-day Soccsksargen police ops
July 12, 2023, 5:37 pm
KORONADAL CITY – A series of intensified police law enforcement operations in the Soccsksargen region in the past two days led to the arrest of seven drug suspects, confiscation of PHP1 million suspected “shabu”, and seizure of an Uzi machine pistol.“This accomplishment serves as another… Read More
Borongan to host 2nd Nat’l Surfing Summit in November
July 12, 2023, 4:41 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Borongan City in Eastern Samar will host the 2nd National Surfing Summit from Nov. 24 to 26. The summit will be the venue or platform for the discussion of emerging trends, sustainable practices and the future of surfing in the country. “The primary goal of this summit is to… Read More
Arbitral ruling upholds PH sovereignty over WPS - Wescom
July 12, 2023, 4:37 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The Western Command (Wescom) on Wednesday marked the seventh anniversary of the country's arbitration victory over China's territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, the commander of Wescom, gathered troops and non-uniformed personnel… Read More
DOST-CAR to launch interactive landslide management portal in Aug
July 12, 2023, 4:34 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) on Tuesday urged residents to contribute information on landslides in their area through an interactive management portal which will open to the public in August. DOST-CAR Regional Director… Read More
PCIC urges Antique farmers to immediately report hog mortalities
July 12, 2023, 4:29 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) in Antique is urging farmers to immediately report hog mortalities due to diseases, including African swine fever (ASF), a day after or within seven days of the death to claim free insurance. “The PCIC provides… Read More
Deployment of militias to boost anti-NPA drive in E. Samar
July 12, 2023, 4:14 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The deployment of 88 civilian volunteers as militias in Eastern Samar would be a big boost to the Philippine Army’s campaign to end insurgency in two Samar provinces. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade (802nd IBde) said the new members of… Read More
DA opens new livelihood opportunities to Calabarzon's poor
July 12, 2023, 3:44 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is extending livelihood opportunities to the residents of 5th- and 6th-class municipalities engage in the agriculture and fishery sectors, especially to individuals below the poverty level, in the Calabarzon region. In an interview on… Read More
Antique’s capital to monitor ASF in villages
July 11, 2023, 9:14 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – With 17 of the 28 villages in San Jose de Buenavista reported hog mortalities due African swine fever (ASF), the local government unit of this capital town will focus on monitoring the animal disease here. Municipal Agriculture Officer (MAO) Rene Barte said in… Read More
Homestay to help boost Siargao tourism: DOT
July 11, 2023, 9:12 pm
BUTUAN CITY – To bolster the tourism industry in Siargao Island, the Department of Tourism (DOT) 13 (Caraga Region) is currently leading a seven-day training for homestay owners aimed at enhancing their capacity to provide better services.The training, which ends Friday, is facilitated at the… Read More
Butuan cites contributions of MSMEs to economic growth
July 11, 2023, 9:08 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The City Trade, Industry, and Investment Promotion Office (CTIIPO) has laid out a series of activities in recognition of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribution to the city’s economy.Aside from the ongoing “Tabo ug Siab sa City Hall Grounds” (Market at… Read More
80 cybercrime cases logged in Pangasinan in 4 months
July 11, 2023, 9:05 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Provincial Cyber Response Team (PPCRT) has recorded 80 cases of reported cybercrimes since it was established in February until June 10. PPCRT team leader Lt. Sharmaine Jassie Labrado, in a virtual forum hosted by the Philippine Information Agency… Read More
Albay town readies 'tent cities' for Mayon evacuees
July 11, 2023, 8:49 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The local government unit (LGU) of Daraga in Albay province is preparing to set up "tent cities" as alternative shelters for Mayon evacuees, who need to be transferred from schools being used as evacuation centers. In an interview on Tuesday, Honey Beth Majadillas, Daraga… Read More
