Provincial
Iloilo City mayor issues EO for energy-saving measures
May 3, 2023, 7:48 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here is calling on all public and private establishments to adopt energy-saving measures to be carried out in the city hall, villages, barangay facilities, schools, and local police offices and stations due to the power outages in Western Visayas in March.… Read More
Mindanao economy posts 7.2% GRDP growth in 2022
May 3, 2023, 7:23 pm
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao has once more demonstrated its worth as a key contributor to the country's economic growth by posting 7.2 percent Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) last year.In a statement Wednesday, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) pointed to the "much-improved peace and… Read More
6 arrested, P2.4-M ‘shabu’ seized in Zambo Sur, Norte
May 3, 2023, 7:16 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested six suspects and seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of PHP2.4 million in separate anti-drug operations in Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte provinces, police officials said Wednesday.The arrested suspects were identified as… Read More
109 'Palaro' gold medalists from Sorsogon get cash rewards
May 3, 2023, 7:06 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 109 Sorsogon athletes who won gold medals during the recently concluded "Palarong Bicol" on Tuesday received cash incentives from Governor Jose Edwin Hamor. In an interview on Wednesday, Salvador Mendoza, the spokesperson of the Sorsogon provincial government, said each… Read More
Ex-rebels, residents displaced by clashes receive aid in Negros
May 3, 2023, 6:57 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Former New People's Army (NPA) rebels and residents displaced by a recent armed encounter in Negros Occidental have received various forms of assistance from the government, according to reports of the Philippine Army on Wednesday. In Kabankalan City, 10 former rebels were granted… Read More
Private groups join reforestation plans to protect PH eagle home
May 3, 2023, 6:56 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A power firm and a non-government organization have agreed to implement a reforestation and carbon sink project in Bukidnon province, a known sanctuary of the Philippine eagle.In a statement Wednesday, Filinvest Development - Misamis Power Corp. (FDC Misamis), said it has… Read More
SoCot flashfloods, strong winds affect 228 families
May 3, 2023, 6:41 pm
KORONADAL CITY – About 228 families or about 1,100 individuals have been affected by flash floods and strong winds that hit four villages of Norala town in South Cotabato province, a disaster action officer said Wednesday.“This is the first time that these villages experienced strong winds and… Read More
Batangas guv calls for measures to preserve Verde Island Passage
May 3, 2023, 6:33 pm
BATANGAS CITY – The leadership of Batangas has called on all stakeholders to come up with solutions to help protect and sustain the Verde Island Passage (VIP) amid fears that oil from the capsized MT Princess Empress would destroy its biodiversity. In an interview on Tuesday, Gov. Hermilando… Read More
Ilocos Norte records 30 rabies cases
May 3, 2023, 6:22 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), along with the city and municipal agriculture offices, continues to intensify its anti-rabies vaccination for dogs as rabies cases have begun to increase, with 30 cases reported so far this year. Provincial Veterinarian Loida Valenzuela… Read More
BFAR, police seize dried seahorse shipment in Zambo airport
May 3, 2023, 6:22 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have seized a Manila-bound shipment of dried seahorses at the Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA), a police official said Wednesday.Major Sharwin Concha, Philippine National Police (PNP) Aviation Security Unit-9 chief, said the shipment packed in three boxes was… Read More
Davao City 'cave café' closed for environmental violations
May 3, 2023, 6:13 pm
DAVAO CITY – The regional offices of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-11) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-11) are set to file charges Wednesday against an inland resort for converting a cave into a commercial café.In a press briefing, NBI-11 Director… Read More
Floods prompt some NegOcc LGUs to suspend classes
May 3, 2023, 6:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY – At least two local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental suspended classes at all levels on Wednesday due to floods brought by torrential rains since Tuesday night. Those that declared localized cancelation of classes include San Carlos City and Calatrava town in the north… Read More
‘Little Palawan’ in Samar gains traction in Q1
May 3, 2023, 5:49 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government unit of Daram, Samar is expecting more visitors in Kandiwata Islet known as “Little Palawan” this summer with eased travel restrictions and increasing popularity of the destination. During the first quarter of the year, Daram town has recorded a… Read More
Olongapo buy-bust nets 3 high-value suspects, over P1-M shabu
May 3, 2023, 5:49 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Three drug suspects were arrested and over PHP1 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sta. Rita, Olongapo City on Tuesday. In his report on Wednesday, Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr., director of the Police Regional… Read More
DSWD-11, Army ink partnership to speed up disaster aid
May 3, 2023, 5:14 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Army’s 10th Infantry Division (ID) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Davao Region (DSWD-11) have signed a memorandum of understanding to join forces in providing immediate support to disaster-affected areas in the region.Maj. Gen. Jose Eriel Niembra,… Read More
Solon lauds inclusion of Siargao in Arabian Travel Market
May 3, 2023, 5:09 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco Jose Matugas has lauded the inclusion of Siargao Island in the ongoing 30th Edition of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.“The inclusion of Siargao Island in the Arabian Travel Market is a boost to our efforts to… Read More
Antique students tapped as cave protection advocates
May 3, 2023, 4:41 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Students from three schools in Antique will be organized as cave advocates to campaign for the protection of this natural resource. Board Member Pio Jessielito Sumande, Sr., chairperson of the Committee on Environment at the Provincial Board, proposed the idea,… Read More
NPA’s arms cache pulled out in Northern Samar town
May 3, 2023, 4:21 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – An arms cache reportedly owned and buried by members of the New People’s Army was discovered Tuesday in the upland Magsaysay village in Mapanas, Northern Samar. Acting on tips from villagers, troops from the Army’s 74th Infantry Battalion found the buried six anti-personnel… Read More
Cop, 3 civilians hurt as gunmen clash in Lanao Sur town center
May 3, 2023, 4:20 pm
CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao Norte – Heavily armed men traded gunshots in the middle of the densely populated town center of Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Tuesday night, leaving a cop and three civilians injured.Capt. Jerome Baliuag, deputy chief of the Malabang municipal police station, said the… Read More
Iloilo City represents PH for ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ bid
May 3, 2023, 4:16 pm
ILOILO CITY – This city is the official candidate of the Philippines for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the field of gastronomy. “Hopefully we get it because we are the nominee of our country. We do not know… Read More
