Provincial
DOLE strengthens fight vs. child labor in Ilocos Region, NegOr
June 9, 2023, 5:38 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan–The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has strengthened its convergence with social partners and local government units (LGUs) for its campaign against child labor in Ilocos Region. DOLE Ilocos regional director Exequiel Ronie Guzman, in a statement on Friday, said… Read More
Over P21M cash aid helps 7K Agaton-displaced families in Iloilo
June 9, 2023, 4:43 pm
ILOILO CITY – A total of 6,999 families displaced by Tropical Storm Agaton in the municipality of Banate in Iloilo province last year were recipients of over PHP21 million under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and… Read More
BIDA taps public to fight vs. illegal drugs in Antique
June 9, 2023, 4:21 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Antique provincial director on Friday said they will be launching the Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan (BIDA) program to call for the active participation of the public in addressing the illegal drugs… Read More
5 Leyte towns forge ties to boost tourism
June 9, 2023, 3:43 pm
MATAG-OB, Leyte – At least five town mayors in Leyte’s 4th district have allied to push stronger tourism programs backed by national government agencies. Mayors Bernardino Tacoy of Matag-ob town, Ramon Oñate of Palompon, Edgardo Cordeño of Isabel, Sixto Dela Victoria of Albuera, and Rolando… Read More
NegOcc cities, towns enforce inter-LGU ban on live pigs, pork
June 9, 2023, 3:41 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Several local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental have prohibited the entry of pigs and pork products from other localities in the province amid confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) in at least three areas, including this provincial capital. As of Friday, those… Read More
Rocket debris recovered in Bataan
June 9, 2023, 12:22 pm
MANILA – A fisherman found what is believed to be a rocket debris floating in the open sea in Bataan this week, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Friday. The PCG said Alvin Menez, a local fisherman, spotted a floating object on June 5, approximately 10 miles off Napot Point, Barangay… Read More
Guv lines up programs to improve health services in NegOr
June 9, 2023, 12:13 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria announced on Thursday his plans that would improve the delivery of health services in the province. In a press statement, Sagarbarria said he would implement a zero-bill policy at the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital… Read More
Paeng-damaged infra in Antique validated for possible funding
June 8, 2023, 8:30 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A two-day field validation for the proposed rehabilitation of infrastructures that were damaged by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Paeng in 2022 was conducted in five municipalities of Antique. The Regional Project Validation and Evaluation Team (RPVET) led by the… Read More
Lanao Norte mayor new president of int'l organic agri group
June 8, 2023, 8:25 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Mayor Rommel Arnado of Kauswagan town, Lanao del Norte, has been elected as the new president of an international organization of organic agriculture.In a statement Thursday, Arnado said he will assume the responsibility of former president Song In Heon, mayor of Goesan… Read More
Mechanization program to increase rice production in Antique
June 8, 2023, 7:58 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The PHP54 million worth of farm machinery turned over to farmers' associations in Antique by the Department of Agriculture (DA) could increase the province’s rice production. Nicolasito Calawag, head of the Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculture, said… Read More
Gov’t aids 122 ex-NPA rebels in Agusan Norte
June 8, 2023, 7:58 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Agusan del Norte’s provincial government and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) 13 (Caraga) facilitated the release of the assistance for 122 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels here Thursday.Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante, together with… Read More
Maguindanao del Sur teacher hurt in ambush
June 8, 2023, 7:55 pm
TALAYAN, Maguindanao Sur – Unidentified gunmen ambushed and seriously injured a public school teacher in Maguindanao del Sur while he was heading for school Thursday morning.Major Zukarnain Kunakon, Datu Anggal Midtimbang municipal police chief, identified the victim as Israel Paquital, a… Read More
NFA-Negros Occidental distributes rice aid to gov’t employees
June 8, 2023, 7:53 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) here has released 73 percent of the one-time rice assistance intended for qualified employees and workers of national government agencies in Negros Occidental province. Glenda Paz, acting branch manager of NFA-Negros Occidental, said on Thursday… Read More
1.5K youths in Quezon province receive educational aid
June 8, 2023, 7:49 pm
TIAONG, Quezon – College students from five towns of this province's second district on Thursday received educational assistance through the intervention of Senator Imee Marcos and Governor Angelina Tan in ceremonies held at the Tiaong Convention Center in Barangay Lumingon here. A total of… Read More
Albay to evacuate 18K people after raising of Mayon alert level
June 8, 2023, 7:45 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) on Thursday ordered the evacuation of residents in areas surrounding Mayon Volcano in order to protect lives and properties due to its increased activity. This, as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology… Read More
‘Weave Philippines’ to upscale industry in W. Visayas
June 8, 2023, 7:33 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched on Thursday a platform that would link stakeholders in the weaving industry in Western Visayas to address gaps in innovation and entrepreneurship and upscale the regional industry clusters. “The weaving industry holds immense… Read More
DOST aid upgrades ‘tahong’ processing in Samar town
June 8, 2023, 7:21 pm
JIABONG, Samar – For the last 10 years, 44-year-old Marilou Aboguin and 40 other women have been processing green mussels (tahong) in their backyard, not until last year when assistance from the government doubled their production and widened their market reach. With PHP500,000 worth of… Read More
3 village chiefs in NegOcc cleared of links to illegal STL op
June 8, 2023, 6:48 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Three village chiefs in Negros Occidental, including one in this capital city, who were charged for alleged links to an illegal Small Town Lottery (STL) operation in Kabankalan City, have been cleared by the City Prosecutor’s Office there. The criminal complaints against Noli… Read More
3 NPA rebels wounded in clash with soldiers in Camarines Sur
June 8, 2023, 6:35 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least three New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were wounded in a clash with military troops at the boundary of Barangays Cotmo and Aldezar in Sipocot town, Camarines Sur on Wednesday, the Philippine Army (PA) said. Maj. Frank Roldan, 9th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office… Read More
5K jobs available in C. Visayas on Independence Day
June 8, 2023, 5:41 pm
CEBU CITY – Over 5,000 vacancies will be offered in two job fairs in Central Visayas on the 125th Independence Day, a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) official on Thursday said. Lilia Estillore, DOLE-7 regional director, said the job fair will be held simultaneously on June 12 in the… Read More
