Provincial
Zambo City allots P100-M for elderly social amelioration program
May 9, 2023, 7:34 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government is allocating PHP100 million per quarter for the social amelioration program (SAP) of bonafide senior citizens here.Uldarico Fabian, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) assistant chief, said Tuesday the social amelioration payment for the… Read More
Riding-in-tandem gunmen kill Zambo Sur village exec
May 9, 2023, 7:33 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga del Sur provincial police office ordered Tuesday an thourough probe over the killing of a village chief by suspected hired gun in Tambulig town.Col. Diomarie Albarico, provincial police director, issued the order after Edgardo Surigao, 57, was killed by… Read More
PH-Indonesia border control bolstered in joint patrol exercises
May 9, 2023, 7:28 pm
DAVAO CITY – Philippines and Indonesia further strengthened their cooperation in protecting their borders with the conduct of the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) at Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.In a statement Tuesday, Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, Armed Forces of the Philippines Eastern Mindanao… Read More
850 tablets distributed to Grade 7 students in Negros Occidental
May 9, 2023, 7:03 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has distributed some 850 computer tablets to Manapla National High School (MNHS) to boost learning through the use of technology among its Grade 7 students. The MNHS is the pilot school in the north for the implementation of the Project… Read More
P85-M roads ease travel in remote villages of south Negros town
May 9, 2023, 7:00 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Three concrete roads in the amount of PHP85-million have recently been completed in the remote areas of Ilog town in southern Negros Occidental, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Western Visayas (DPWH-6) said in its report on Tuesday. These include the PHP30-million… Read More
DOH-7 seeks help in raising vax coverage among seniors
May 9, 2023, 6:56 pm
CEBU CITY – A Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) official on Tuesday said vaccination for senior citizens in the region is a concern now that the World Health Organization (WHO) has lifted the global public health emergency. Dr. Joan Antonette Albito, DOH-7’s family health section… Read More
Iloilo to host Philippines-Australia Friendship Day
May 9, 2023, 6:02 pm
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas on Tuesday welcomed the city's hosting of the Philippines-Australia Friendship Day which he said will be "a big boost towards stronger tourism and economic promotions of the metropolis." The three-day event, from May 19 to 22, will showcase the… Read More
Cebu school heads may suspend classes due to hot weather - DepEd
May 9, 2023, 5:43 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) in Central Visayas on Tuesday urged school administrators to look after the welfare of schoolchildren by exercising discretion to suspend classes during extremely hot weather. Lawyer Fiel Almendra, assistant regional director of the Department of… Read More
Miss U-PH tour of Kalanggaman island to entice more guests
May 9, 2023, 5:16 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government unit of Palompon town in Leyte province is optimistic the visit of Miss Universe Philippines delegates to Kalanggaman Island last week will raise the interest of visitors to explore the town’s picturesque island. Mayor Ramon Oñate said on Tuesday the tour… Read More
RDC-11 sets eye on Mati airport development
May 9, 2023, 5:06 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Regional Development Council (RDC-11) has given its nod to prioritize the development of the Mati City Airport in Davao Oriental province.In a statement Tuesday, RDC-11 said the Mati airport development with an estimated PHP375 million budget proposal will be used for the… Read More
DILG recognizes 17 drug-cleared towns in Zamboanga Peninsula
May 9, 2023, 5:05 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recognized 17 drug-cleared towns in Zamboanga Peninsula for their successful anti-drug campaign in conjunction with the launch of the Buhay ay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan (BIDA) program in the region over the… Read More
Leyte provincial capitol to go solar before year ends
May 9, 2023, 4:54 pm
PALO, Leyte – The Leyte provincial government is investing about PHP70 million to set up solar power system at the new provincial capitol complex here within the year. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla said the local government will soon use an alternative,… Read More
PNP probes Northern Samar clash that killed 2 alleged rebels
May 9, 2023, 4:48 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate the recent clash between government forces and armed rebels in Palapag, Northern Samar that killed two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Lt. Col. Alberto Renomeron, chief of the Northern Samar police’s… Read More
Urban gardening eyed vs. El Niño
May 9, 2023, 3:58 pm
ILOILO CITY – Urban gardening can help mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to peak towards the last quarter of this year. Urban gardening usually makes use of recycled containers, pots, roof decks, and smaller areas not requiring huge volumes of water because of… Read More
Fuel subsidy in the works for Oriental Mindoro fishermen
May 9, 2023, 3:55 pm
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The provincial government here is getting ready to give out fuel subsidies to oil spill-affected fishermen in at least seven coastal towns after the go-signal was given for them to resume their fishing activities. In an interview on Tuesday, Maraya Latorda,… Read More
Peace 911 initiative to expand in all Davao City villages
May 8, 2023, 9:30 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Peace 911 initiative will be expanded across the city to further safeguard the peace and security of far-flung villages.PEACE 911 is a comprehensive peace-building and development initiative of the city government under then-mayor Sara Duterte. Its pilot area is the… Read More
Pangasinan, private firm collaborate for expressway project
May 8, 2023, 9:03 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan - The provincial government of Pangasinan will enter into a joint venture agreement with San Miguel Holdings Corporation for the proposed Pangasinan Link Expressway Project. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, during its regular session on Monday, authorized Governor Ramon Guico III… Read More
Eye tissue retrieval center opens in Pangasinan
May 8, 2023, 9:01 pm
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – An Eye Tissue Retrieval Center is now operational at the Pangasinan Provincial Hospital (PPH) following the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines on May 5. Governor Ramon Guico III, in a statement on Monday, said… Read More
Cadiz City, Pag-IBIG ink deal for gov't workers housing project
May 8, 2023, 8:47 pm
CADIZ CITY – This city in northern Negros Occidental signed a deal with the Pag-IBIG Fund on Monday to launch a 12-hectare housing project for government employees. Called the Villa Tiglawigan, which is situated in the coastal Barangay Tiglawigan, the site of city's crab industry, the project… Read More
Legazpi mayor seeks TRO on disqualification case
May 8, 2023, 8:24 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The camp of Legazpi City Mayor Geraldine Rosal filed a petition for a temporary restraining order (TRO) on her disqualification case before the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday. The mayor, together with her husband, disqualified Albay governor Noel Rosal, also met with their… Read More
