Provincial
Ilocos Norte searches for best business concept
July 4, 2023, 7:07 pm
LAOAG CITY – The provincial government of Ilocos Norte, through its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Office (MSMEO), is calling all innovators and entrepreneurs in the province to showcase their genius by joining this year's search for the best business concept. To ignite the entrepreneurial… Read More
Ilocos Norte eyes hosting Palarong Pambansa 2025
July 4, 2023, 7:06 pm
LAOAG CITY – A technical inspection team from the Palarong Pambansa is in Ilocos Norte to check the province's sports facilities and capabilities in its bid to host the games in 2025, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Ilocos Norte said Tuesday. Gene Reginaldo, education… Read More
Mayon-affected farmers receive implements, training from DA
July 4, 2023, 7:04 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) has released PHP2.4 million worth of interventions to the Albay Provincial Agriculture Office (APAO) and Albay Veterinary Office (AVO) for the provision of continuous assistance to farmers affected by the ongoing unrest of Mayon… Read More
DOT chief has full support of Cebu execs amid slogan fuss
July 4, 2023, 6:39 pm
CEBU CITY – The branding campaign issue hounding the Department of Tourism (DOT) has turned into a “black propaganda aimed solely at sullying the reputation of Secretary Garcia-Frasco,” decried lawmakers and local chief executives in Cebu province. The DOT and Frasco, a two-term mayor of… Read More
Community education key to effective crime prevention: PRO-13
July 4, 2023, 6:36 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The chief of the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) has emphasized the importance of educating communities against crimes as among the solutions to achieve peace and order.PRO-13 Director Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II, in a statement Tuesday, recognized the vital role… Read More
RDC Eastern Visayas forms group to deal with roadside settlers
July 4, 2023, 6:18 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Eastern Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC) has formed a technical working group (TWG) to address the concerns of informal settlers along national highways. National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Director and RDC vice chair Meylene Rosales said on… Read More
DA grants P21-M financial aid to rice farmers in Bago City
July 4, 2023, 6:03 pm
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 4,279 farmers in Bago City, the top rice-producing local government unit in Negros Occidental and Western Visayas, received PHP21.39 million in cash aid under the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) - Rice Farmers Financial… Read More
P3.6-M cash gift released to E. Visayas centenarians in 6 months
July 4, 2023, 4:40 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 36 centenarians in Eastern Visayas have received PHP100,000 cash gift each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the first six months of the year. Of the 36 recipients, 13 of them are from Leyte province, three from Southern Leyte, seven… Read More
DA-Davao allots P1-B budget for El Niño action plan
July 4, 2023, 4:33 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-11) has allocated PHP1 billion for its El Niño preparation and mitigation strategy. In a press briefing Tuesday, DA-11 disaster risk reduction focal person Joedel Leliza said the bulk of the budget is on the maximization of… Read More
OWWA, Quezon LGUs ink MOA to strengthen OFW welfare, protection
July 4, 2023, 4:32 pm
LUCENA CITY – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the local governments of Quezon province have embarked on a joint undertaking that stands to benefit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The statement came after OWWA officials and representatives of local government units,… Read More
Antique’s capital town logs P1.2-M losses due to ASF
July 4, 2023, 3:32 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – This capital town of Antique has already incurred PHP1.2 million in losses due to hog mortalities caused by African swine fever (ASF). San Jose de Buenavista Municipal Agriculture Officer Rene Barte said 10 barangays have reported a total of 106 hog mortalities… Read More
Iloilo City wants Dinagyang fest, Molo church in DOT promo video
July 4, 2023, 3:24 pm
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas will push for the inclusion of either the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival or the historic Molo church in the next promotional video of the Department of Tourism (DOT). “Now that the contract of DOT for the 'Love the Philippines’ video and promotion was already… Read More
Army battalion moves to Northern Samar boundary
July 4, 2023, 3:10 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army has transferred the 52nd Infantry Battalion based in Oras, Eastern Samar to nearby Jipapad town to help suppress insurgency in remote communities near the boundary of Samar and Northern Samar provinces. The relocation of troops is a strategy to strengthen the… Read More
Victorias City to establish regional sugar museum
July 4, 2023, 3:07 pm
VICTORIAS CITY – This city in northern Negros Occidental is set to partner with the National Museum of the Philippines for the establishment of a regional sugar museum. Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez announced this development during his State of the City Address held at the coliseum here on… Read More
Senate hearing on Negros Island Region bill to resume after SONA
July 4, 2023, 2:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Senate hearing on the proposed creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR) is expected to continue when the session resumes after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on July 24. Negros Occidental (3rd District) Rep. Jose Francisco… Read More
P2-M weaving center to rise in Antique town
July 3, 2023, 9:07 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A weaving center will be constructed in the Municipality of San Remigio to help revitalize the handloom weaving industry in Antique province and make it the weaving hub of Western Visayas region. Mario Manzano, chairperson of the Bagtason Loomweavers Association… Read More
P2-M aid for ASF-hit swine farmers in Antique town
July 3, 2023, 8:35 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique provincial government has allocated PHP2 million as financial aid to farmers in the municipality of Hamtic as their livelihood was affected by the African swine fever (ASF). Michelle Bantolo, Social Welfare Officer 1 of the Antique Provincial Social… Read More
Arta cites CDO anti-red tape programs
July 3, 2023, 8:31 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) awarded a certificate of commendation to the local government here on Monday for its anti-red tape initiatives.During the awarding ceremony, Arta-Region 10 chief Jutchel Nayra said the award given to Cagayan de Oro City is the only one for… Read More
Cruise ship passengers visit Bucas Grande in Surigao Norte
July 3, 2023, 8:12 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Renowned cruise ship Heritage Adventurer made its final stop in Bucas Grande Island in Socorro town, Surigao del Norte on Sunday.Bucas Grande, part of the island group in Siargao, is the final leg of the cruise ship’s voyage to the different ports and tourist destinations in the… Read More
Pangasinan police to ensure peaceful village, youth polls
July 3, 2023, 8:07 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO) is monitoring possible gun-for-hire or private armed groups in the province to ensure a peaceful and orderly Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in the province. In an interview on Monday, PPPO director Col.… Read More
