Provincial
Army buries NPA leader in Iloilo
August 22, 2024, 3:30 pm
ILOILO CITY – The 82ndInfantry Battalion of the Philippine Army with the Lambunao Municipal Police Station and the local government of Lambunao, Iloilo on Thursday will be giving a "decent" burial to a top leader of the New People's Army in Panay, whose body was found in a state of… Read More
DTI- Eastern Visayas steps up info drive on Vape Law
August 22, 2024, 3:24 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up its awareness drive on the Vape Law meant to prevent minors from accessing vapor products, particularly through online channels. The DTI regional office here on Thursday gathered local government officials, representatives… Read More
PDEA-BARMM seizes P3.4-M shabu, nabs 'peddler' in Lanao Sur
August 22, 2024, 3:23 pm
COTABATO CITY – Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized PHP3.4 million worth of “shabu” during a buy-bust operation in Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Wednesday afternoon. PDEA-BARMM… Read More
Fire razes old public market in Pangasinan city
August 22, 2024, 2:47 pm
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – Fire razed the old public market here, destroying properties valued at PHP24 million, at about 5 a.m. on Thursday. Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - San Carlos City fire officer Stephanie Villocero, in an interview, said 420 stalls were burned during the almost… Read More
Over P16.9-M assets, equipment enhance police capability in R6
August 22, 2024, 2:46 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) turned over over PHP16.9 million worth of equipment and assets to various units in the region in a ceremony at the regional headquarters here on Thursday. PRO6 regional director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, who just arrived from a… Read More
Albay farmers learn biz skills to pursue rice coffee, pili production
August 22, 2024, 1:27 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 30 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from Polangui, Albay are ready to become farmer-entrepreneurs, or “negosyanteng magsasaka” after graduating from the Farm Business School (FBS) of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in their town. In an interview on… Read More
Motorists urged to comply with plates’ guidelines
August 22, 2024, 11:38 am
CEBU CITY – Motor riders and car owners in Central Visayas will be apprehended should they fail to comply with the guidelines on the use of improvised and temporary plates, a transportation official said on Wednesday. Glen Galario, regional director of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in… Read More
Antique LGU to sustain risk resiliency program
August 22, 2024, 9:04 am
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The local government unit (LGU) of Barbaza will sustain the Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) piloted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the municipality.Mayor Roberto Necor said in an interview Wednesday that the Project Local Adaptation… Read More
Ombudsman orders 1-yr suspension vs. Mandaue City mayor
August 22, 2024, 6:54 am
CEBU CITY – Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes was ordered suspended for one year without pay for grave misconduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. The suspension stemmed from a case filed against Cortes for the illegal appointment of Camilo Basaca as officer-in-charge of the City… Read More
Fall armyworms infestation spread to 22 LGUs in NegOr
August 22, 2024, 6:37 am
DUMAGUETE CITY – The fall armyworm infestation in Negros Oriental province has already spread to 22 of the 25 towns and cities in the province, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said Wednesday. Alejandro Rafal, DA-Provincial Agriculture Technology Coordinating Office (DA-PATCO) chief,… Read More
Agencies seek solutions to insufficient rice production in Negros
August 22, 2024, 6:33 am
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will conduct a technical review of the rice industry in Negros Oriental to determine the causes of insufficient production, an official said Wednesday. Alejandro Rafal, DA - Provincial Agriculture Technology… Read More
Govt supports Antique ex-rebels not qualified for E-CLIP
August 22, 2024, 5:33 am
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The 28 former rebels (FRs) from Antique province who returned to the fold of law before the establishment of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) in 2018 are assured of government support as they restart their lives. Col. Manolito… Read More
Comelec chief says new VCMs to discourage vote buying
August 22, 2024, 12:44 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is optimistic that the purchase of new and modern vote counting machines (VCMs) will reduce issues related to vote buying. During his visit here Wednesday, Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said part of the budget allocation is… Read More
Rising dengue cases sets Caraga on epidemic threshold: DOH-13
August 22, 2024, 12:40 am
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Health in the Caraga Region (DOH-13) said the area is now on the epidemic threshold due to rising dengue cases. Dr. Dioharra Aparri, head of the DOH-13 Health Program Support Team, said that the agency has already recorded 7,122 reported dengue cases in the region… Read More
Almost P30-M aid benefits 13.5K Ilonggos
August 21, 2024, 9:22 pm
ILOILO CITY – The government's financial assistance of close to PHP30 million stands to benefit 13,500 Ilonggos in the two-day payout at the Iloilo Sports Complex starting Wednesday. The first day of the payout was for the 6,000 recipients of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation… Read More
LTO-Calabarzon surpasses revenue targets in July
August 21, 2024, 8:35 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Calabarzon achieved substantial revenue growth in July, with total earnings reaching PHP433.57 million. This figure surpassed the agency’s targets across various revenue streams, including apprehensions, motor vehicle… Read More
Execs call for maximizing use of Cordillera calamity fund
August 21, 2024, 8:10 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Officials of the Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) are urging local governments to maximize the use of the calamity fund to boost their resilience against any eventualities. Calamity fund… Read More
P49-M flood control project protects La Union residents vs. La Niña
August 21, 2024, 7:37 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – A PHP49 million worth 574-meter long flood control structure along the Aringay River is protecting residents of the villages of Lloren, Pideg, and Caoigue in Tubao town, La Union. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Ilocos Region information officer Esperanza… Read More
Bacolod City mayor backs DILG drive vs. child abuse, human trafficking
August 21, 2024, 7:25 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, the national chairman of the League of Cities of the Philippines, expressed support for the campaign of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) against child abuse and human trafficking amid the Senate inquiry related to the… Read More
1.9K parents in Samar get incentive for joining tutorial
August 21, 2024, 6:59 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 1,977 parents in Samar province have received cash incentive for attending learning sessions meant to capacitate them to tutor their children. The Department of Social Welfare and Development completed on Wednesday the payout to all recipients under the Tara,… Read More
