Provincial
Bulacan bans entry of live pigs, pork products
April 13, 2023, 3:15 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan–The provincial government here has banned the entry of live pigs, pork products and by-products from areas affected by African swine fever (ASF) into the province. Governor Daniel R. Fernando issued an executive order (EO) on Wednesday even though the province had zero… Read More
PA, PNP downplay NPA’s capability to launch attacks in E. Visayas
April 13, 2023, 2:40 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army (PA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas have belied reports circulating online about the planned attacks of the New People's Army. The PA was referring to a statement circulating on social media these past days, informing the public… Read More
DA distributes P12-M fertilizer vouchers to Davao Norte farmers
April 13, 2023, 2:25 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-11) distributed Wednesday some PHP12 million worth of fertilizer discount vouchers (FDV) to 1,416 farmers covering 1,822 hectares of rice fields in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte.Marila Corpuz, DA-11 technical director for… Read More
DOST selects Camiguin as pilot site for volcanic eruption plan
April 12, 2023, 9:03 pm
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – This province has been chosen as a pilot site for the formulation of a contingency plan for a volcanic eruption by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). During the launching of the five-day workshop on Wednesday, DOST Sec. Renato Solidum Jr. said having a… Read More
Surigao Sur seaweed farmers reaping benefits from govt project
April 12, 2023, 9:02 pm
BUTUAN CITY — Seaweed farmers in the Surigao del Sur town of Hinatuan are now reaping the benefits of government intervention through the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP).Among those who benefited from the initiative are members of the People Unite to… Read More
DOH-11 urges hospitals to prep for possible Covid-19 surge
April 12, 2023, 8:58 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health in Davao Region (DOH-11) urged hospitals Wednesday to prepare for the possible surge of coronavirus disease 2019 (Coid-19) cases in their areas due to the recent Holy Week observance.“Given the situation, there is a compelling need for hospitals to prepare… Read More
DILG eyes P786-M to support 119 remote villages in E. Visayas
April 12, 2023, 8:21 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) 8 (Eastern Visayas) is eyeing PHP786.21 million in funds to implement the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP) in 119 villages under the 2023 allocation. The funds will be used for the 165 projects in the… Read More
5K government housing units to rise in Pampanga town
April 12, 2023, 8:13 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – At least 5,000 residents of Candaba town, this province, will benefit from a housing project under the "Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program" (4PH). Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar and Candaba… Read More
Caraga’s most wanted NPA rebel falls in Surigao Sur
April 12, 2023, 8:12 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel classified as a regional-level priority target and wanted for kidnapping and illegal detention charges has been arrested, the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) reported Wednesday. In a statement, PRO-13 director, Brig. Gen.… Read More
544 athletes to compete in Zambo City Regional PRISAA
April 12, 2023, 8:08 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – At least 544 athletes and 70 officials will participate in the three-day regional Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Games from April 13 to 14 in this city.Dr. Cecile Atilano, city sports officer, said Wednesday it is "all systems go" for the regional PRISAA as this… Read More
2 Abu Sayyaf members yield amid military ops in Basilan
April 12, 2023, 8:07 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered amid the ongoing focused military operations against them in Basilan province, a military official said Wednesday.Lt. Commander Muksin Jasid, Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) information officer, said Adzhar Usman Langkang… Read More
Nearly 2K passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to 'Amang'
April 12, 2023, 8:02 pm
MASBATE CITY – More than 1,900 passengers are stranded at the four main ports of the Bicol Region due to Tropical Depression Amang, according to the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD5) on Wednesday. In a phone interview, Gremil Alexis Naz, OCD5 spokesperson, said based on the submitted… Read More
Negros Occidental disposes of banned pork products
April 12, 2023, 8:00 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Some PHP1.3 million worth of banned pork products that arrived at various points of entry in Negros Occidental province have either been shipped back or disposed of by quarantine inspectors from April 1 to 10, a report of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) on Wednesday showed.… Read More
Balikatan to boost AFP interoperability with US forces - Nolcom
April 12, 2023, 7:55 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) chief, Lt. Gen. Fernyl Buca, on Wednesday said the Balikatan Exercise will provide invaluable opportunities for Filipino soldiers to further enhance their readiness, capabilities and interoperability with the United States military… Read More
Negros Oriental ‘pushers’ found new use for condom wrappers
April 12, 2023, 7:31 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Jail authorities have intercepted a small amount of suspected shabu placed in a condom wrapper at the reception area of the Negros Oriental Detention and Rehabilitation Center (NODRC) in this capital city with a detainee now under investigation. A total of 13 small heat-sealed… Read More
Trade fair showcases local best products in Bataan
April 12, 2023, 6:56 pm
BALANGA CITY, Bataan –A wide array of locally-made products in this province is being showcased in a trade fair at the Capitol compound here as part of activities for the 81st Araw ng Kagitingan and Bataan Day. Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III said the trade fair that started Tuesday will… Read More
P1-M smuggled cigarettes seized from Zambo Norte trader
April 12, 2023, 6:13 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A businessman was arrested while allegedly transporting some PHP1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga del Norte province, a top police official said Wednesday.Col. Glenn Dulawan, Zamboanga del Norte police director, said Jammal Ahil, 43, was arrested around 2:30… Read More
Maguindanao Norte OIC guv assumes office
April 12, 2023, 6:12 pm
COTABATO CITY – Maguindanao del Norte Officer in Charge Governor Abdulraof Macacua officially started organizing the provincial bureaucracy when he formally assumed office Tuesday.Macacua, the military chief of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), challenged those opposed to his appointment… Read More
OVP pilots supplemental nutrition aid in Davao school
April 12, 2023, 6:11 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to pilot-test the "Pansarap’" initiative, a supplemental nutrition program for undernourished learners, in Lower Tamugan Elementary School (LTES) here on Tuesday.OVP Undersecretary… Read More
5 private armed group members killed in N. Cotabato shootout
April 12, 2023, 6:08 pm
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – Police said it "neutralized" Wednesday five members of a private armed group (PAG) in neighboring Tulunan town and seized assorted high-powered guns and explosives after they resisted arrest and traded bullet with authorities.Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, police… Read More
