Provincial
Greening program brings 6% more forest cover to Caraga: DENR-13
May 15, 2023, 4:29 pm
BUTUAN CITY – For the past 12 years, the government’s National Greening Program (NGP) has contributed six percent to the growth of forest covers in the Caraga Region. From 2011 to date, the NGP has covered some 186,000 hectares in reforestation in the region. “The six percent increase in… Read More
BARMM starts administration of public transport franchises
May 15, 2023, 4:27 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (BLTFRB) started Monday the administration of public transport franchises in the region.Minister Paisalin Tago of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) - Ministry of Transportation and… Read More
Borongan City eyes 1st smart city tag in E. Visayas
May 15, 2023, 2:17 pm
TACLOBAN CITY - Borongan City, the capital of Eastern Samar province, is eyeing to be recognized as the first smart city in Eastern Visayas region. This after the conduct of Smart City assessment and roadmap formulation by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with… Read More
Biliran province to host international race event
May 15, 2023, 11:57 am
TACLOBAN CITY – Biliran province will host the La Routa 2023 adventure race to be participated by 160 local and foreign competitors, the organizers announced on Monday. The event, in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) Eastern Visayas regional office, Biliran provincial government… Read More
3 key NPA leaders in Mindanao killed in clash
May 14, 2023, 12:09 pm
BUTUAN CITY — The communist New People’s Army (NPA) suffered a major blow following recent military operations that killed three key leaders of the rebel group in Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur. Maj. Francisco Garello, chief of the Public Affairs Division of the 4th Infantry Brigade, in a… Read More
Oil spill-displaced fishermen to learn fiberglass boat-making
May 13, 2023, 3:59 pm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Fishermen displaced by a recent oil spill in this province will get the opportunity to learn a new skill vital to their line of work, thanks to the joint efforts of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources… Read More
Zambo City earmarks P19.8-M for summer job of students
May 12, 2023, 8:30 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government has allocated PHP19.8 million for this year’s implementation of the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) during vacation.Uldarico Fabian, the City Social Welfare and Development Office assistant chief, said Friday that this year’s SPES… Read More
Over 1K displaced workers in Legazpi get emergency employment
May 12, 2023, 8:05 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 1,100 workers displaced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic here have been provided with livelihood through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. TUPAD is a project of the national government through the Department of Labor… Read More
Phivolcs sets up first strong motion station in Zambo Peninsula
May 12, 2023, 7:55 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has established its first strong motion station here in the Zamboanga Peninsula.Allan Rommel Labayog, the Phivolcs-Zamboanga science research analyst, said Friday the PHP1 million facility is equipped with the… Read More
87 ex-drug users finish reformation program in Pampanga
May 12, 2023, 7:47 pm
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Eighty-seven former drug users have completed their reformation program at the Balay Silangan Reformation Center in this city. Ricky Saul, head of the Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC), said on Friday the "graduates" underwent a 30-day rehabilitation program… Read More
Army, PNP intensify campaign vs e-sabong, drugs
May 12, 2023, 7:47 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The 302nd Brigade of the Philippine Army and the Police Regional Office 7 on Friday afternoon jointly vowed to step up measures against illegal drugs and illegal gambling, with focus on e-sabong. Col. Joey Escanillas, brigade commander, and PRO 7 Regional Director Brig. Gen.… Read More
CDO bats for whole-of-society approach on mental health crisis
May 12, 2023, 7:41 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The local government said Friday it is pushing for a whole-of-society approach in addressing mental health issues and suicide prevention.In a statement, Mayor Rolando Uy said part of the plan is to establish "mental health corners" in villages and train teachers in public… Read More
Remains of NPA rebel exhumed a year after death in Davao Oro
May 12, 2023, 7:40 pm
DAVAO CITY – Authorities exhumed the remains of a News People’s Army (NPA) rebel in Maragusan town, Davao de Oro province, a military official said Friday.In a statement, Col. Ronnie Babac, the Army’s 1001st Infantry Brigade (101Bde) commander, identified the fatality as Leonardo Ellera Sr.,… Read More
La Union starts agri-digitalization this year
May 12, 2023, 7:37 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The provincial government of La Union will soon start its own agri-registry and digital agri-market place to boost agri-production and aid farmers and fisherfolk. The agri-registry will hold the profile of farmers, fisherfolk, their cooperatives, and organizations,… Read More
LTFRB cracks down on erring PUJ drivers in Davao
May 12, 2023, 7:35 pm
DAVAO CITY – An official from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Davao Region (LTFRB-11) said Friday they have heightened the conduct of its apprehensions on erring public utility drivers (PUV) drivers who overcharge their passengers.LTFRB-11 administrative officer… Read More
PNP chief welcomes 50 BIFF surrenderers in BARMM
May 12, 2023, 7:32 pm Updated on May 12, 2023, 8:28 pm
COTABATO CITY – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, General Benjamin Acorda Jr., welcomed Friday the surrender of 50 outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Parang town, Maguindanao del Norte province. The surrenderers turned in their firearms and pledge allegiance to the Philippine… Read More
CARP beneficiaries in Boracay face risk of losing awarded land
May 12, 2023, 7:30 pm
ILOILO CITY – Agrarian reform beneficiaries in Boracay island in the municipality of Malay in Aklan province face the risk of losing lands awarded to them under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) during the administration of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte for being… Read More
PNP: Dismantling of armed group to reduce crimes in Samar
May 12, 2023, 7:05 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the death of an armed group leader and the arrest of 15 of his cohorts in Calbayog City will reduce crimes, particularly illegal drug trade in Samar province. Speaking to reporters on Friday, PNP Eastern Visayas regional director Brig.… Read More
Housewives in Antique earn through cattle production
May 12, 2023, 6:42 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Backyard cattle production has helped earn income for 72 housewives from three municipalities in Antique. The funding came from the Gender and Development (GAD) program of the Provincial Veterinary (ProVet) Office, targeting stay-at-home mothers to help augment… Read More
NPA remnant killed in Bohol encounter
May 12, 2023, 6:37 pm
CEBU CITY – An alleged remnant of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with troops of the 47th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Tabuan, Antequera, Bohol province on Friday morning, a police official said.Col. Lorenzo Batuan, chief of the Bohol provincial police, identified the… Read More
