Provincial
New police director vows to maintain peace and order in Region 11
March 21, 2023, 4:51 pm
DAVAO CITY – Brig. Gen. Alden Delvo, the newly installed director of the Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11), has vowed to maintain peace and order in the area. Delvo, who replaced Brig. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr. in a turnover ceremony on Monday, emphasized the importance of continuous… Read More
‘Serbisyo Para Kay Juana’ offers free services to Antiqueñas
March 21, 2023, 4:49 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The provincial government, through its “Serbisyo Para Kay Juana,” will make available various social services to women on Wednesday as part of the celebration of National Women’s Month in the province. Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO)… Read More
Body eyed to regulate fishing in Guimaras Strait
March 21, 2023, 4:42 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, the chairperson of the Regional Development Council-Western Visayas (RDC-6), has proposed the creation of a body to regulate fishing activities in Guimaras Strait, one of the most important fishing grounds in the country which supports fisherfolk… Read More
Cebu OKs DA support to localized measures vs. ASF in 6 LGUs
March 21, 2023, 4:34 pm
CEBU CITY – The top legal officer in Cebu province on Tuesday underscored the need for a collaborative effort in addressing the African swine fever (ASF) that has now stricken six localities in the province, including this capital city. Donato Villa, provincial legal officer, said Gov. Gwendolyn… Read More
No security vacuum in Bohol with pullout of 47IB
March 21, 2023, 4:32 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The transfer of the Philippine Army’s 47th Infantry Battalion (47IB) to Negros Island will not leave a vacuum in the government’s internal security operations (ISO) in Bohol province, a key Army official assured on Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Leonardo Peña, commander of the 302nd… Read More
Army seizes guns after clash with NPA in Sarangani
March 21, 2023, 4:12 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao Norte – The Philippine Army has recovered three high-powered firearms and other war materiel following a clash with communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Sarangani province, the Army said Tuesday.Major Gen. Alex Rillera, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry… Read More
New PRO-7 chief vows to dismantle private armed groups
March 21, 2023, 2:03 pm
CEBU CITY – The newly assumed chief of the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) said ridding the four provinces in the region of private armed groups is his top priority amid the recent violent incident in Negros Oriental province. Brigadier General Anthony Aberin took over the helm as… Read More
BARMM solon bats push for creation of Senior Citizen Commission
March 21, 2023, 12:32 pm Updated on March 21, 2023, 12:37 pm
COTABATO CITY – A lawmaker in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has filed a bill in the regional legislative body for the establishment of an office recognizing the rights of senior citizens. "This bill seeks to establish a mechanism for the beloved senior citizens… Read More
Automated grass charcoal facility to benefit Negros farmers
March 21, 2023, 9:36 am
DUMAGUETE CITY – Hundreds of farmers in Negros Oriental province are expected to benefit from the country’s first-ever automated “bana” grass charcoal facility to be put up in Barangay Gomentoc, Ayungon town. Edward Du, president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry… Read More
P7.6-M shabu seized in Lucena City drug bust
March 20, 2023, 8:57 pm
LUCENA CITY – A police buy-bust operation here on Monday morning resulted in the seizure of almost 375 grams of suspected shabu with a street value of PHP7.6 million from a vendor of used motorcycles. In a police report, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) chief, Maj. Mendel Casao, said… Read More
Ilocos Norte prov’l board cites contributions of top PH physician
March 20, 2023, 8:43 pm
LAOAG CITY – The province of Ilocos Norte on Monday cited a physician from the province for his outstanding contribution to wellness and healing, notably during the height of the Covid-19 crisis. Dr. Norman Panfilo Rabago, 52, a resident of Barangay 23 San Matias here, received a resolution of… Read More
Women fisherfolk in Palawan to get P5-M assistance from DA
March 20, 2023, 8:41 pm
NARRA, Palawan – Fisherfolk groups in this town as well as in Aborlan and Puerto Princesa City will receive a PHP5-million assistance each from the Department of Agriculture (DA), Sen. Imee Marcos said here over the weekend. "We want to help the women in fisherfolk so we will be giving PHP5… Read More
21 ex-rebels get P1.2-M livelihood aid in Davao Sur
March 20, 2023, 8:37 pm
DAVAO CITY – At least 21 former New People's Army (NPA) rebels have received over PHP1.2 million worth of assistance under the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program in Davao del Sur province on Monday.Lt. Col. Ezra Balagtey, the Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion… Read More
Ex-NPA rebel points to location of arms cache in Sorsogon
March 20, 2023, 8:29 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A communist New People's Army (NPA) rebel who surrendered over the weekend led government troops to the location of high-powered firearms buried in Barangay Calmayon in Juban town, Sorsogon province. In an interview on Monday, Capt. Frank Roldan, 9th Infantry Division Public… Read More
Negros state college offers online tourism courses
March 20, 2023, 8:10 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (Nonescost) based in Sagay City, Negros Occidental is offering online agritourism and ecotourism courses for local and international students under the Study in the Philippines (StudyPH) program of the Commission on… Read More
Lenten exhibit shows rich sacred art in Antique
March 20, 2023, 8:09 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Thirty-one religious images of various sizes are on display at the galleries of the provincial capitol here as part of the Lenten exhibit, “Panaad: Piety under the Splendour of Madja-as,” to showcase the rich ecclesiastical art in Antique province.… Read More
Antique local execs urged to stay vigilant vs. possible threats
March 20, 2023, 7:58 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) is urging elected and appointed officials not to be complacent and instead always stay on guard against possible threats. APPO Provincial Director Col. Alexander Mariano, in an interview Monday, said political leaders… Read More
Bataan fishers get 100K tilapia fingerlings from BFAR
March 20, 2023, 7:32 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Luzon (BFAR-3) has distributed some 100,000 tilapia fingerlings to fish growers in Hermosa, Bataan over the weekend. BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz said on Monday that some 35 local fish growers… Read More
Bacolod City to acquire 430 CCTVs to boost anti-crime drive
March 20, 2023, 7:13 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government here is set to acquire 430 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to boost the campaign against criminality. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Monday the acquisition and installation of the video surveillance equipment will cover all "critical areas".… Read More
ASF detected in Cebu City, 4 other towns
March 20, 2023, 7:03 pm
CEBU CITY – The African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected in this city and four other areas in Cebu province, the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) reported on Monday. BAI said the towns of Liloan, Tuburan, Sibonga and Bogo City have also reported ASF cases.… Read More
