Provincial
NCR bus route seen to boost Dinagat connectivity
April 25, 2023, 7:07 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Dinagat Islands province is seen to boost its transport connectivity with the rest of the country with the start of a regular bus route to the National Capital Region (NCR) starting Tuesday.“The Eastern Goldtrans Tours, Inc. will now have its regular routes from the Paranaque… Read More
Individuals in land conflict get govt cash aid in Negros Oriental
April 25, 2023, 6:51 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The first batch of individuals locked in a land conflict in Barangay Napacao in Siaton, Negros Oriental on Tuesday received PHP3,000 cash each under the government’s Assistance to Individuals in Conflict Situations (AICS). The Department of Social Welfare and Development… Read More
Antiqueños relieved with news of SIM registration extension
April 25, 2023, 6:31 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Antiqueños welcomed the 90-day extension granted by the national government Tuesday to register their subscriber identity module (SIM) cards. Samuel Catague, a government employee, said in an interview that the extension will give them ample time to register.… Read More
Continuing reminder vs. Covid-19, DOH-8 says of alert level
April 25, 2023, 6:27 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) regional office here said the reiteration of alert level status of provinces seeks to equip the public with better layers of protection against Covid-19. In a statement on Tuesday, the DOH field office clarified that the 26 provinces and cities… Read More
Ranking NPA rebel, 9 followers yield to Army in Caraga
April 25, 2023, 5:49 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A high-ranking leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) and nine of his followers surrendered to authorities in this city, the military here said Tuesday.In a statement, the Army’s 402nd Infantry Brigade (402Bde) identified the NPA leader as Lino Atipan Namatidong, the… Read More
Fish cage owners urged to harvest early to prevent fish kill
April 25, 2023, 5:48 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Luzon (BFAR-3) has advised fish cage operators in the region to harvest early to avoid a possible fish kill due to the El Niño phenomenon, which is likely to occur in the coming months. BFAR-3 Regional… Read More
Imaging tech project for durian great help to farmers: DA
April 25, 2023, 5:44 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DAS-11) is fully supporting the innovative project of researchers to develop an imaging technology to determine the ripeness of durian fruits.DA-11 Director Abel James Monteagudo said the technology is good for the fast-emerging… Read More
Ilocos Norte town sets up checkpoints to prevent grassfires
April 25, 2023, 5:29 pm
LAOAG CITY – The local government unit of Piddig in Ilocos Norte province has spearheaded the establishment of checkpoints leading to its mountainous sites as a proactive measure to prevent grassfires in the province. Manned by personnel from the Piddig government, Philippine National Police… Read More
Vigan launches reward system via tourist passports
April 25, 2023, 5:28 pm
LAOAG CITY – Itching to visit the heritage city of Vigan in the northern Philippines and earn rewards at the same time? The city government is set to launch the Ciudad de Vigan Pasaporte de Turista or Vigan Tourist Passport on April 28 to entice more visitors and help local businesses thrive… Read More
Iloilo container gardens promote food resiliency during disasters
April 25, 2023, 5:26 pm
ILOILO CITY – Seven container garden implementers from this city were recognized by the local government through the City Agriculturist Office and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office for promoting food resiliency during times of disaster. City Agriculturist Iñigo Garingalao,… Read More
Batangas farm workers to study agri tech in South Korea
April 25, 2023, 5:21 pm
BATANGAS CITY – A large delegation of farm workers in Batangas province are bound for South Korea to study agriculture technology to bring home knowledge about the latest farming practices. In an interview on Tuesday, Governor Hermilando Mandanas expressed confidence that the foreign training… Read More
P80-M tourism, farm-to-market roads in Bacolod City completed
April 25, 2023, 5:18 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Two major road networks worth PHP80.1 million have been completed in this city that could boost access to markets and tourist sites, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Western Visayas (DPWH-6) reported on Tuesday. A PHP10-million project, implemented by the DPWH Bacolod… Read More
17K jobs, cheaper goods up for grabs on Labor Day fest
April 25, 2023, 4:44 pm
LAOAG CITY – More than 17,000 jobs and affordable goods and services will be offered during the Labor Day Festival in Vigan, Ilocos Sur from May 1 to 2, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday. DOLE 1 (Ilocos) Director Exequiel Roni Guzman said the job fair, hosted by the… Read More
13 BARMM N. Cotabato villages get P84-M farm equipment
April 25, 2023, 4:38 pm
COTABATO CITY – Farmers and swampland fisher folk in 13 North Cotabato villages that are now part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have received PHP84 million worth of farm equipment to boost production and income, officials said Tuesday.Minister Naguib Sinarimbo of… Read More
VP Sara thanks Negrenses for supporting PBBM’s dev't agenda
April 25, 2023, 4:19 pm Updated on April 25, 2023, 4:57 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has thanked Negrenses from various sectors for their support for the eight-point development agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Duterte graced the opening of the 41st Pasalamat Festival in La Carlota City Monday night.… Read More
No report yet of class suspensions in Region 8 due to hot weather
April 25, 2023, 3:39 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – None of the schools in Eastern Visayas has resorted to distance learning even if the Department of Education (DepEd) allowed the suspension of face-to-face classes due to extreme heat, an official said on Tuesday. DepEd Eastern Visayas regional director Evelyn Fetalvero said they… Read More
DepEd-NegOcc limits outdoor activities amid hot weather
April 25, 2023, 3:20 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Education-Schools Division of Negros Occidental (DepEd-NegOcc) has limited outdoor activities among elementary and high school learners and teachers amid the hot weather condition. As of Tuesday, related guidelines have been issued by Schools Division… Read More
PH food festival Visayas leg to feature Samar cuisine
April 25, 2023, 2:31 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Visayas leg of this year’s “Hapag ng Pamana” Philippine Food Festival, in celebration of Filipino Food Month, will highlight the “Secret Kitchens of Samar.” “The Secret Kitchens of Samar is a campaign of the provincial government under the Spark Samar tourism… Read More
100 ex-rebels formally yield to gov’t in Ormoc City
April 25, 2023, 12:15 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 100 former members and staunch supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) formally surrendered to the local task force to end local communist armed conflict (ELCAC) in Ormoc City after years of engagement in the armed struggle. Commander of the Philippine Army’s… Read More
74 wanted persons fall, 22 NPA rebels yield in Caraga Region
April 24, 2023, 9:12 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The conduct of a six-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) in the Caraga Region has resulted in the arrest of wanted persons, the Police Regional Office (PRO-13) said Monday.In a report, the PRO-13 said the SACLEO conducted from April 18 to 23 also… Read More
