Provincial
Antique undergoing massive prep for reg’l sports meet
April 4, 2023, 6:48 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique - The province of Antique vows to send its most competitive athletes to the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) slated in Aklan later this month, following the success of the recent Antique Provincial Athletic Association Meet (APAAM). Dr. Oliver… Read More
Ilocos Norte police all set for Holy Week
April 4, 2023, 6:48 pm
LAOAG CITY – Personnel of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Police Office (INPPO) have been placed under a full alert status to ensure safe and meaningful travel during the Holy Week. INPPO Director PCol. Julius Suriben confirmed Tuesday that the PNP has prepared a comprehensive security plan on… Read More
Leyte town cancels 400-yr-old Lent rite of animal fighting
April 4, 2023, 5:52 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government unit of Carigara, Leyte is canceling its 400-year Turogpo festival this Black Saturday, citing existing law prohibiting animal cruelty. In a memorandum issued on Monday, municipal administrator Wenceslao Narido Jr. cited the provisions of “The Animal… Read More
Prov’l hospital allots mini ward for Antique veterans
April 4, 2023, 5:19 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The provincial government of Antique has dedicated a mini ward for veterans at the Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital (ASMGH) in the municipality of San Jose de Buenavista. The allocation of room for veterans, their spouses and minor children was an… Read More
'Passport on wheels' attracts Ilocos Sur residents
April 4, 2023, 3:53 pm
LAOAG CITY – Hundreds of Ilocos Sur residents on Tuesday availed of the mobile passport services of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in partnership with the provincial government and the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) Federated Alumni Association. Held at the UNP Gymnasium in… Read More
2 NPA rebels surrender in Sorsogon
April 4, 2023, 3:51 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Two New People's Army (NPA) rebels operating in Sorsogon province have voluntarily surrendered to authorities, a Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) official said Tuesday. In a phone interview, PRO-5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib said the rebels, a certain "Ka Bro" and… Read More
Kissing of ‘images’ still discouraged in Cebu churches
April 4, 2023, 3:50 pm
CEBU CITY – With the resumption of in-person church activities here in time for the Holy Week, Catholics were reminded on Tuesday that kissing images is still prohibited as part of health protocols against the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Archbishop Jose Palma said while… Read More
NCIP-13 welcomes 7 IP council reps in Agusan Norte
April 4, 2023, 3:43 pm
BUTUAN CITY — The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in the Caraga Region (NCIP-13) welcomed the appointment of seven Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs) in Agusan del Norte province.In a statement Tuesday, NCIP-13 said that of the seven new tribal representatives, one… Read More
Catholics in Leyte urged to witness, reflect Passion play
April 4, 2023, 3:32 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo has asked the faithful to “witness and reflect” the Passion play or locally known as “Pamalandong”, held on Good Friday. The archdiocese reminded that those who will not witness in person the reenactment of Jesus Christ's passion and… Read More
Kadiwa Fair highlights Food Month in Eastern Visayas
April 4, 2023, 3:27 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) 8 (Eastern Visayas) here will promote local food products through the Kadiwa, a farm-to-consumer market chain, as part of the Filipino Food Month celebration. The DA-8 on Tuesday kicked off the month-long celebration in the region through a… Read More
Sorsogon targets 1M tourist arrivals
April 4, 2023, 2:25 pm
SORSOGON CITY – The provincial government of Sorsogon has stepped up its tourism campaign with the aim of attracting 1 million local and foreign visitors this year. In an interview on Monday, Sorsogon provincial tourism office chief Bobby Gigantone said their new campaign "Beautiful Sorsogon!… Read More
Cebu bans BAI officials from doing ASF testing
April 4, 2023, 2:18 pm
CEBU CITY – The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) can no longer conduct testing for the African swine fever (ASF) virus in Cebu province, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said. In a memorandum issued to the mayors and the police, Garcia prohibited BAI from collecting samples of blood, serum, tissue, or… Read More
13 ex-rebels in Surigao Norte get training allowances
April 4, 2023, 2:13 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Thirteen former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, undergoing carpentry training, each received their PHP1,600 allowance in a distribution activity held in Surigao City on Monday.The allowances are intended to procure the needed carpentry tools to help the former rebels complete the… Read More
Negros Oriental still faces security threat: JTFN
April 3, 2023, 8:29 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Joint Task Force Negros (JTFN) will continue its peace and security mission even as government operatives concluded their search operations at a sugar mill compound in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental over the weekend. Maj. Cenon Pancito III, JTFN spokesperson, told the… Read More
‘Halfway’ house for Negros ex-rebels ready for occupancy
April 3, 2023, 8:25 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A new halfway house for former rebels of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Negros Oriental is ready for occupancy. Former rebels may stay at the PHP5 million, one-story halfway house, which was officially turned over to the provincial… Read More
Cebu City outlines security measures for Holy Week
April 3, 2023, 8:21 pm
CEBU CITY – As Cebuanos are back to face-to-face observance of the Holy Week, the city government here on Monday outlined measures to ensure the safety of the public, particularly those who will attend religious activities. At a press conference, Mayor Michael Rama required Lenten event… Read More
No shortage of power supply during summer: DLPC
April 3, 2023, 7:45 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (DLPC) assured Monday that there is enough power supply within its franchise areas during the dry season.Rodger Velasco, president and chief operating officer of DLPC, said their franchise areas will not experience power shortages in… Read More
Ilocos Norte to host underwater sculpture museum
April 3, 2023, 7:38 pm
LAOAG CITY – Life-sized sculptures designed as artificial reefs for corals to grow and fishes to spawn will soon have their permanent home underwater at the Currimao cove in Ilocos Norte. This was after a group of local artists and environment advocates contributed their talents to the… Read More
Village exec hurt, driver killed in Basilan ambush
April 3, 2023, 7:35 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A village official and two others were wounded while the official’s driver was killed in an ambush in a remote area in Basilan province, a top police official said Monday.Lt. Col. Arlan Delumpines, Lamitan City police chief, said the incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. in… Read More
Sutherland expands to provide more jobs in Ilocos Norte
April 3, 2023, 6:45 pm
LAOAG CITY – Business Process Outsourcing firm Sutherland Global Services plans to hire about a thousand additional workers from the province of Ilocos Norte as they open a new operational hub here. During a courtesy visit at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall on Monday, Deepak Nair,… Read More
