Provincial
Mimaropa cops donate over P1-M to oil spill-hit Mindoro towns
May 30, 2023, 3:47 pm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The Police Regional Office-Region 4B (PRO-Mimaropa) has turned over cash assistance of PHP1,067,585 to the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro to aid oil spill-affected communities in the province. The donation released Monday comprised proceeds from the… Read More
Investment scam leaders sentenced to life imprisonment
May 29, 2023, 10:52 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-Davao reported Monday that leaders of the Tagum City-based Rigen Wellness Product Marketing have been sentenced to life imprisonment for syndicated estafa.The Tagum City Regional Trial Court Branch 2 convicted Rico John Colorines Garcia… Read More
297 new cops seen to bolster Caraga Region’s anti-crime drive
May 29, 2023, 10:27 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) welcomed Sunday 297 new personnel who completed their six-month training on Public Safety Basic Recruit Course. In a statement Monday, PRO-13 director Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II said the new police officers will be assigned… Read More
NPA leader, 2 others surrender to task force in Mindanao
May 29, 2023, 9:54 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A female New People’s Army (NPA) leader and two other women rebel fighters have separately surrendered to the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao (ZamPeLan) amid offensives against them in the region.Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, JTF-ZamPeLan commander, said… Read More
Agusan Norte fetes resident who topped the 2023 LET exam
May 29, 2023, 9:53 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Agusan del Norte provincial government on Monday formally recognized Sitty Ken Rose Alip for topping the March 2023 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) at the Elementary Level.Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante led the recognition of Alip during a simple ceremony held… Read More
Suspension of sea travel in Surigao Norte remains in effect
May 29, 2023, 9:41 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard in Surigao del Norte (PCG-SDN) maintained the suspension of certain vessels and watercraft for sea travel as strong winds continue to affect the province. In an advisory on Monday, Jerick Maglangit, the PCG-SDN station commander, renewed the suspension… Read More
More cops deployed to Lanao Sur town threatened by ISIS
May 29, 2023, 9:16 pm
PARANG, Maguindanao Norte – More police forces have been deployed to Marogong town and nearby areas in Lanao del Sur to ensure the safety of civilians after the Daesh-linked gunmen threatened to launch a Marawi-like siege.Brig. Gen. Allan Nobleza, police regional director for the Bangsamoro… Read More
DENR-11, 12 team up for Mt. Apo natural park conservation
May 29, 2023, 9:12 pm
DAVAO CITY – The regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Davao (DENR-11) and Soccsksargen (DENR-12) have joined hands for the management and conservation of the Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGP) conscription process.In a Facebook post… Read More
Tagaytay boosts sanitation, green dev’t with treatment plant
May 29, 2023, 9:05 pm
TAGTAYTAY City – PrimeWater and Tagaytay City Water District (TCWD) have completed the first septage treatment plant as part of their commitment to accelerate efforts in ensuring water sanitation and maintaining standards of public health to almost 19,000 customers all over this highland city in… Read More
Ilocos Norte declares rabies outbreak
May 29, 2023, 8:56 pm
LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte on Monday declared a rabies outbreak in the province, following five deaths in 53 barangays, mostly in the city of Batac and the town of Paoay. “The outbreak declaration is meant to mobilize the whole community to take action as we aim to vaccinate the 66,000 dogs… Read More
Unexploited Camotes Island beaches now accessible via bus travel
May 29, 2023, 8:55 pm
CEBU CITY – Domestic and foreign tourists can now take a bus ride to experience the "unexploited" beaches of Camotes Islands via the newly launched Roll-on, Roll-off port in Liloan, north of Cebu, a transport official said on Monday. Eduardo Montealto Jr., Land Transportation Franchising and… Read More
SSS goes after 6 delinquent employers in Pangasinan
May 29, 2023, 8:55 pm
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan – The Social Security System (SSS) branch in this city has identified six delinquent employers following their Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign. The six employers have been issued notices to settle their delinquencies before the given deadlines, SSS… Read More
NLEX puts up more weighbridge sites for truckers vs. overloading
May 29, 2023, 7:53 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – NLEX Corporation has set up more weighbridge stations for truckers entering North Luzon Expressways (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and NLEX Connector to help them comply with the government’s anti-overloading policy. Kit Ventura, assistant vice… Read More
Albay fishers warned vs. sailing amid gale warning
May 29, 2023, 7:41 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Albay provincial disaster council has advised fishermen in coastal villages on the eastern seaboard of the province not to sail following a gale warning from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA on Monday said that… Read More
Heavy rains force class suspension in 3 NegOr towns, Siquijor
May 29, 2023, 7:36 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – At least three towns in Negros Oriental and the entire province of Siquijor suspended classes on Monday due to heavy rains. Mayor Jonah Pat Aviles of Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental issued an executive order as early as Sunday declaring the suspension of classes in all levels,… Read More
1K Pangasinense learners get ‘PagbaBAGo’ bags from OVP
May 29, 2023, 7:33 pm
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan – Around 1,000 learners from different public elementary schools here have received learning materials and dental kits over the weekend, as part of the “PagbaBAGo: A Million Learners and Trees campaign” of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). DepEd Dagupan… Read More
La Union under red alert amid ‘Betty’ threats
May 29, 2023, 7:31 pm
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government of La Union, through its Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), has raised its alert status to red in preparation for the possible effect of Typhoon Betty. In a phone interview on Monday, PDRRMO warning and… Read More
DAR, PCA eye coco processing hubs in NoCot
May 29, 2023, 7:16 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) have joined efforts to boost the coconut industry in North Cotabato, officials said Monday.Evangeline Bueno, DAR provincial agrarian reform program officer, said validation activities are ongoing… Read More
Red tide recurs in Eastern Samar Bay
May 29, 2023, 6:48 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Red tide has recurred in Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar province more than four months after it was declared toxin-free, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported on Monday. The changes in weather patterns are among the factors that triggered the recurrence of… Read More
Ilocos Norte to donate fiberglass boat to Coast Guard
May 29, 2023, 6:37 pm
LAOAG CITY — The Ilocos Norte government is donating a fiberglass patrol boat to the Philippine Coast Guard which can be readily used in case of an emergency. Provincial board member Franklin Dante Respicio said Monday the Philippine Coast Guard based in Currimao town is in need of at least one… Read More
