Provincial
Army brigades dismantle NPA formations, forces in Caraga
August 13, 2024, 8:56 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The massive operations implemented by three Philippine Army infantry brigades have resulted in the dismantling of structures of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) and the weakening of its fighting capabilities in the Caraga region. The 402nd Infantry Brigade (402Bde), the… Read More
Boundary conflict slows down CBMS, population census in NegOr
August 13, 2024, 8:38 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Boundary conflicts, especially between villages and municipalities or cities, are slowing down the ongoing Population Census-Community-Based Monitoring System (PopCen-CBMS) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Oriental, an official said on Tuesday.Ariel… Read More
215 applicants hired on the spot in Legazpi City job fair
August 13, 2024, 8:09 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 215 applicants were hired on the spot during the job fair here Tuesday, participated in by 54 local companies, seven overseas agencies and 18 government agencies. The job hunt was spearheaded by the Legazpi City Public Employment Services Office (PESO) in partnership with… Read More
9 areas in Eastmincom AOR declared insurgency-free
August 13, 2024, 8:07 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines announced Tuesday that six provinces, two municipalities, and one city in its area of responsibility (AOR) have been declared insurgency-free.During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum here,… Read More
LGU to residents: Buy local pork, by-products to avert ASF spread
August 13, 2024, 8:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Negros Oriental town of Valencia has called on its residents to purchase pork and other by-products locally to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF).This came after the ASF occurrence reported in Valencia town’s Barangay West Balabag last week was stamped out… Read More
Anti-insurgency programs weaken rebels in Cordillera: Army
August 13, 2024, 8:04 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Various anti-insurgency programs have resulted in weakening the presence and influence of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), an official of the 503rd Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said. "The communist terrorist… Read More
169K Dabawenyos avail of family planning services – CHO
August 13, 2024, 8:03 pm
DAVAO CITY – At least 169,423 Dabawenyos have availed of modern or natural family planning services since July 2023, the City Health Office (CHO) said Tuesday.With this, the CHO called on couples anew to avail of free family planning services as part of its family planning programs.“Lectures… Read More
Negros power firm removes vegetation causing brownouts
August 13, 2024, 7:56 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC/Negros Power) has begun removing vegetation, including tree branches, identified as the causes of many unscheduled brownouts in this city and the neighboring localities. Negros Power is set to formally take over the operations of its joint… Read More
Antique provincial gov’t eyes upgrade of mini-hydropower
August 13, 2024, 7:52 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Antique’s provincial government is eyeing reviving and upgrading the mini-hydropower in the municipality of San Remigio, a premier tourism destination in the province. Bienvinido Nallos, Jr., provincial planning and development coordinator, said in an… Read More
584 projects completed in rebel-cleared villages in Regions 6, 7
August 13, 2024, 7:42 pm
ILOILO CITY – The 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army (3ID) reported on Tuesday that a total of 584 projects funded under the support to barangay development program (SBDP) were completed in Central and Western Visayas from 2021 to 2023. 3ID commander Maj. Gen. Marion R. Sison, during… Read More
Use solar power to process water, cut cost – DENR exec
August 13, 2024, 7:38 pm
BAGUIO CITY – An executive of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday urged water districts to use solar power in processing water to lower production cost. “If we are able to conserve and utilize solar power, the cost of electricity will be lower, price of water… Read More
2K insurgents, supporters neutralized in Bicol since 2022
August 13, 2024, 7:27 pm
PILI, Camarines Sur – The Philippine Army's 9th Infantry Division (9ID) neutralized more than 2,100 members and supporters of communist terrorist groups (CTGs) across the Bicol Region for the past two years under the Marcos administration. During Tuesday's Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held… Read More
Military vows to crush guerilla front in Panay before yearend
August 13, 2024, 7:08 pm
CEBU CITY – The Visayas Command (Viscom) said on Tuesday that central Philippines has only one remaining guerilla front, which it vowed to dismantle before yearend. Col. Joel Benedict Batara, Viscom Civil-Military Operations head, said that although the single guerilla front operating in Panay… Read More
SEC warns vs. group using PBBM to solicit investments
August 13, 2024, 6:39 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Bicol has warned the public against engaging with Bagong Bansang Maharlika International Inc. (BBMII), a group whose corporate registration has been revoked due to illegal solicitation of investments. In a media release on Tuesday,… Read More
NegOcc bans selling of illegally obtained fish in food terminal market
August 13, 2024, 6:14 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental’s provincial government has prohibited the selling of illegally obtained fish in its food terminal market here after authorities intercepted about 180 kg. of abandoned fish caught using dynamite, in the facility. The directive was issued by the Economic… Read More
Be wary of job recruiters, Commission on Filipinos Overseas warns
August 13, 2024, 5:20 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) urged the public to be vigilant against human trafficking after it recently helped rescue a Pangasinense who was promised a job but was instead forced to marry a Chinese national who abused her. Secretary Romulo Arugay said in a… Read More
NegOr logs over 2K dengue cases; up 14% vs. last year
August 13, 2024, 5:12 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Dengue cases in Negros Oriental rose significantly in the first eight months this year compared to the same period last year, a health official said Tuesday.Dr. Liland Estacion, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) chief, said the latest weekly report showed that from Jan. 1 to… Read More
Proposed wind turbine project to boost power generation in N. Samar
August 13, 2024, 4:58 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar province welcomes the anticipated entry of Envision Energy’s Wind Turbine Project in Allen town, the sixth renewable energy venture in the province. John Allen Berbon, head of the provincial economic development and investment promotion office (PEDIPO), said… Read More
Army: No more rebel recruitment in schools in W. Visayas
August 13, 2024, 4:38 pm
ILOILO CITY – The top official of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) of the Philippine Army on Tuesday said no rebel recruitment activities have been monitored in schools and universities in Western Visayas. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas, 3ID commander Maj. Gen. Marion Sison said their… Read More
2K Ilocos Norte school children to benefit from feeding program
August 13, 2024, 4:09 pm
LAOAG CITY – A 28-week feeding program will target 2,173 children from Ilocos Norte under a program of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) starting Aug. 19. The feeding program for select elementary students aims to address not only the kids’ health… Read More
