Provincial
Maguindanao Norte, S. Kudarat villagers yield unlicensed guns
April 17, 2023, 3:12 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Seven residents have voluntarily surrendered their unlicensed firearms over the weekend to military authorities in response to the government’s disarmament program, an official here said Monday.Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, commander of the Army's 6th Infantry… Read More
Antiqueños urged to continue observing Covid-19 protocols
April 17, 2023, 2:28 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is advocating for the observance of health protocols as cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Antique are on the rise. Irene Duldoco, IPHO Information Officer, said in an interview Monday that the… Read More
No special treatment to cop nabbed in drug bust - PRO-13
April 17, 2023, 2:13 pm
BUTUAN CITY – There will be no special treatment to a patrolman who was arrested in a drug buy-bust in Surigao City, the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) assured the public Monday.Patrolman Elton Jay Alabat Galanida, 28, a member of the anti-drug operation unit of the 1st… Read More
Antique implements 24/7 checkpoint vs. African swine fever
April 17, 2023, 1:55 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique Provincial Veterinary (ProVet) is implementing a 24/7 border checkpoint in the municipality of Pandan as a preventive measure against the entry of African swine fever (ASF). ProVet public health division chief Dr. Marco Rafael Ardamil, in an… Read More
Cotabato-Basilan RoRo operation OK'd
April 17, 2023, 11:59 am
COTABATO CITY – Economic activities between Maguindanao del Norte and Basilan are expected to increase after the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) transportation ministry approved its Roll On/Roll Off (RoRo) operation, officials said Monday.Minister Paisalin Tago of the… Read More
NPA rebel killed in 15-minute Zambo Norte clash
April 15, 2023, 4:48 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed and assorted war materiel was recovered as government troops clashed with NPA rebels in Zamboanga del Norte on Saturday. In a statement, the 97th Infantry Battalion (97IB), said the clash took place in Barangay Linabo, Polanco,… Read More
2 Basilan ferry fire victims still unaccounted for: PDRRMO
April 15, 2023, 4:26 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Basilan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) maintained that two passengers in the March 29 ferry fire incident remain unaccounted for. Nixon Alonzo, Basilan PDRRMO chief, on Saturday corrected the Philippine Coast Guard statement that the… Read More
Cop unhurt in gun attack; hired killer nabbed in Basilan
April 15, 2023, 4:14 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A policeman escaped unharmed in a gun attack by an alleged contract killer who was arrested in a manhunt operation in Lamitan City, Basilan province, a top police official said Saturday. Lt. Col. Arlan Delumpines, Lamitan City Police chief, identified the policeman as Patrolman… Read More
Negros’ most wanted NPA rebel nabbed in Canlaon City
April 15, 2023, 3:54 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Military and police operatives arrested on Saturday morning a member of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) tagged by the Philippine National Police as the most wanted NPA rebel in Negros. A media release from the Philippine Army’s 62nd… Read More
Degamo wife, witnesses leave for Senate probe, DOJ investigation
April 15, 2023, 3:06 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Witnesses to the Pamplona massacre and other killings in Negros Oriental departed for Manila on Saturday, two days ahead of a Senate hearing and the Department of Justice (DOJ) preliminary investigation into the gunslay of Governor Roel Degamo and eight others last month. The… Read More
500 bikers join drive for peace, wellness in Legazpi City
April 15, 2023, 2:38 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 500 participants from various government agencies, uniformed personnel, and cycling enthusiasts joined the first "Pedal para sa Kapayapaan at Kalusugan," led by the Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) here Saturday. In his message, PRO-5 Director, Brig. Gen.… Read More
680-strong team to secure return of ‘Panaad sa Negros’ festival
April 15, 2023, 2:16 pm
BACOLOD CITY – At least 680 personnel of the Philippine National Police, other uniformed service units, and civilian emergency response teams will secure the “Panaad Sa Negros Festival” on April 17 to 23. The troops were deployed by the Task Group Panaad Festival during a ceremonial send-off… Read More
NegOcc mountain town acquires P21-M worth of service vehicles
April 15, 2023, 1:13 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The upland municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto in Negros Occidental has acquired 13 brand-new service vehicles worth PHP21 million to provide timely delivery of services and ensure preparedness among its constituents. On Friday afternoon, Mayor Laurence Marxlen de la Cruz led… Read More
Davao City rolls out contact center for public concerns
April 14, 2023, 8:55 pm
DAVAO CITY – The local government launched here Thursday afternoon the Davao City Contact Center (DCCC) to hear the concerns of its residents.The center, according to Mayor Sebastian Duterte, will serve as the city government's central hotline for inquiries and concerns.Duterte said the center… Read More
Cops nab 1, seize P5.5-M smuggled cigarettes in Zambo City
April 14, 2023, 8:46 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested Friday a house caretaker and seized over P5.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in an operation here, according to the top police official.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, city police director, said the smuggled cigarettes were seized around 8:45 a.m. while being… Read More
Nueva Ecija cold storage facility to help onion farmers
April 14, 2023, 8:18 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A PHP125-million cold storage facility that will benefit onion farmers in Nueva Ecija has been completed and is seen to operate soon. Crispulo Bautista Jr., regional director of the Department of Agriculture-Central Luzon (DA-3), said on Friday that a joint team… Read More
Zambo community help sought to curb gun violence
April 14, 2023, 7:13 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city police director here has appealed for the support and cooperation of the community in curtailing incidents of gun shootings here.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) chief, said Friday the residents can help police investigation by breaking "the… Read More
For the nth time, hog raisers urged to stop 'swill feeding'
April 14, 2023, 7:02 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas (DA-6) has reiterated its call for farmers to refrain from feeding their swine with food scraps to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). Jonic Natividad, chief of the DA Regulatory Division, confirmed on Friday that the… Read More
93 rebels surrender in W. Visayas since start of 2023
April 14, 2023, 6:59 pm
ILOILO CITY – A total of 93 New People's Army rebels in Western Visayas gave up their fight and surrendered to the government from January to April 12 this year. Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) spokesperson Maj. Mary Grace Borio, in an interview on Friday, said 22 of the… Read More
Ex-rebels get housing units in Agusan Norte
April 14, 2023, 6:59 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The National Housing Authority in the Caraga Region (NHA-13) and the Agusan del Norte provincial government handed over 17 newly-completed housing units to former New People’s Army (NPA) combatants during a ceremony in Cabadbaran City on Thursday.The newly built houses, each… Read More
