Provincial
Ordinance asks solo parents in Iloilo to band together
April 12, 2023, 5:53 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Iloilo has approved an ordinance containing the comprehensive program, services, privileges and benefits for solo parents and providing for an annual allocation of PHP1 million for its implementation. Vice Governor Christine Garin… Read More
DENR sustains drive vs. encroachment in north Negros natural park
April 12, 2023, 4:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sustains the campaign against encroachment in the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP) by stopping illegal structures and occupants inside the protected area. In a report on Wednesday, it said a notice of violation (NOV)… Read More
Iloilo launches ‘whole-of-province’ approach for development
April 12, 2023, 4:56 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo government launched on Tuesday its ‘whole-of-province’ approach for development dubbed as MorProGRess Iloilo which will serve as a vehicle to achieve the province’s social justice agenda. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. said that MorProGRess Iloilo, which… Read More
Off-duty anti-narco cop killed in N. Cotabato shooting
April 12, 2023, 4:50 pm
KABACAN, North Cotabato – Police have launched a manhunt against gunmen behind the slaying of an off-duty police officer on Tuesday night in this town.Capt. Razul Pandulo, deputy municipal police chief, identified the slain victim as Staff Sgt. Abejay Dandan, a member of the Police Provincial… Read More
14-year-old NPA supporter, 54 others yield to Samar cops
April 12, 2023, 4:46 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 55 staunch allies of the New People’s Army (NPA), including a teener and village officials, have surrendered to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas between April 3 to 11, an official said Wednesday. In a press statement, 49 yielded to authorities… Read More
Inflation rate in Ilocos Region down to 6.7%
April 12, 2023, 4:32 pm Updated on April 12, 2023, 6:24 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan/LAOAG, Ilocos Norte – The inflation rate in the Ilocos Region has declined to 6.7 percent this March from 8.3 percent in February. In a statement issued on Wednesday, lawyer Sheila de Guzman, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Ilocos regional director, said the… Read More
Ilocos Norte town bans going topless in public
April 12, 2023, 4:30 pm
LAOAG CITY – A town in the easternmost part of Ilocos Norte province has banned loitering in public places half-naked or without upper garments. Municipal Ordinance 2023-668, signed by Solsona Mayor Joseph De Lara, prohibits individuals from roaming around topless in public places such as the… Read More
Bacolod City, NegOcc inflation rates ease in March
April 12, 2023, 4:00 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Inflation rates for all income households in Negros Occidental and this capital city slowed down in March compared to February this year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) here said. In a summary report released on Tuesday night, the PSA said Negros Occidental exhibited… Read More
Rodeo Festival seen to draw 100K tourists to Masbate
April 12, 2023, 3:32 pm
MASBATE CITY – The province of Masbate is again celebrating its famous Rodeo Festival after three years of hiatus due to the coronavirus disease pandemic. In an interview on Tuesday, Department of Tourism (DOT)-Bicol regional director Herbie Aguas said he was very happy over the influx of… Read More
3 persons of interest on killing of ex-NPA supporter identified
April 12, 2023, 3:09 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Police have identified three members of the New People’s Army as persons of interest in the killing of a civilian in a remote area of Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental province on Tuesday. Lt. Col. Romeo Cubo, Guihulngan police chief, said the victim, Armando Duran Babor, was a… Read More
Iloilo City orders face mask use anew due to rising Covid cases
April 12, 2023, 1:58 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here has again required its employees and clients transacting at the Iloilo City Hall to wear face masks due to the rising cases of the coronavirus disease. “Face masks will ensure that infection will not increase in closed areas while continuing with the… Read More
DSWD readies 40K food packs in preparation for TD Amang
April 12, 2023, 1:28 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepositioned 40,088 family food packs (FFPs) in strategic areas of Eastern Visayas primarily for the impacts of weather disturbances. The stock of food supplies worth PHP26.98 million will ensure faster delivery of… Read More
ARBs, students get potable water facilities in north Negros
April 11, 2023, 9:10 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has provided two units of water sanitation facilities to around 461 farmers and students in the village of Kapitan Ramon in Silay City, Negros Occidental province. As of Tuesday, the Violeta Integrated Farmers Association (VIFA) and Violeta… Read More
NPA rebels gun down civilian in NegOr for 'military links'
April 11, 2023, 8:45 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Suspected members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) on Tuesday morning shot dead a civilian in a remote mountainous area in Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental province, the local police reported. The victim was identified as Armando Duran… Read More
Bicol disaster offices placed on red alert for Amang
April 11, 2023, 8:23 pm
MASBATE CITY – The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Bicol has placed all disaster response offices on red alert effective immediately to prepare for the possible onslaught of Tropical Depression (TD) Amang. In a memorandum issued on Tuesday, Claudio Yucot,… Read More
Tourists flock to Manaoag's Minor Basilica, Hundred Islands
April 11, 2023, 8:17 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The local government unit of Manaoag recorded more than 800,000 visitors to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary of Manaoag while the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) logged 33,798 tourist arrivals during the Holy Week. In an interview on Monday, Manaoag Mayor… Read More
Cebu youth urged to reflect on heroes’ lives
April 11, 2023, 8:07 pm
CEBU CITY – A Cebu City official has encouraged the Cebuano youth to reflect on the lives of the Filipinos who fought during World War II through the uniformed military and police personnel who are risking their lives for the country’s peace and security. In his remarks during the 81st Araw ng… Read More
‘Freedom Park’ for war veterans eyed in Antique town
April 11, 2023, 7:59 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Sibalom Veterans Post wanted to perpetuate the heroic deeds of the Sibalomnons who fiercely fought for freedom during World War II by calling on the local government unit of Sibalom to establish a “Freedom Park” at the town plaza. “There were around… Read More
3-day payout to benefit 9.1K indigent seniors in Surigao City
April 11, 2023, 7:56 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 9,149 indigent senior citizens in Surigao City will receive their regular pension in a three-day payout on April 12-14 covering 54 barangays.“This is for the release of the first semester of social pension for our indigent senior citizens covering the months of January… Read More
Dinagat Islands starts sending farm, fishery workers to S. Korea
April 11, 2023, 7:51 pm
BUTUAN CITY — At least 68 workers from Dinagat Islands province departed Tuesday for South Korea via Cebu International Airport following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the province and the Pyeongchang County late last year.Signed on Nov. 21 last year, the MOU calls for the… Read More
