Provincial
Over 2K native trees to be planted along Iloilo airport road
March 14, 2023, 7:29 pm
ILOILO CITY – As part of its advocacy to grow native trees, the city government will be planting on a 10-kilometer road stretch from the service road of the Iloilo International Airport going to Barangay Ungka in the municipality of Pavia. “If we plant at around 10 meters interval, we will be… Read More
Negros Occidental launches return of Panaad Festival
March 14, 2023, 7:26 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental province launched on Tuesday afternoon the return of the Panaad sa Negros Festival after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Set from April 17 to 23 at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan here, the 27th edition of the "festival of… Read More
DSWD gives P500-K aid to Negros Oriental shooting victims
March 14, 2023, 6:49 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) on Tuesday said it has extended over PHP500,000 in financial assistance to the survivors and victims of the recent shooting incident in Barangay San Isidro in Pamplona town, Negros Oriental province. DSWD-7… Read More
New Negros Oriental guv assures workers of no revamp
March 14, 2023, 6:46 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Governor Carlo Jorge Juan “Guido” Reyes has assured provincial government workers that there will be no transfer of assignments or reshuffling as he takes over the province’s affairs after the recent death of Governor Roel Degamo. An ailing Reyes reported… Read More
Road repair works in Cebu's whale-watching town underway
March 14, 2023, 6:46 pm
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Cebu and the Department of Public Works and Highways have partnered for road repair works in the province’s whale-watching town of Oslob. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Tuesday said asphalt overlaying activities will be done on sections of the road that… Read More
Palaweño assumes post as Puerto Princesa top cop
March 14, 2023, 6:33 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The new city police director, who is a native of this province, on Tuesday vowed to continue the programs of his predecessor, particularly on police visibility and active engagement with the community. Col. Ronie Bacuel assumed post as Puerto Princesa City Police… Read More
14 Caraga LGUs declared rabies-free
March 14, 2023, 6:33 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 14 local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga Region have been declared rabies-free, an official said Tuesday.In a press briefing here, Dr. Esther Cardeño, the regional animal welfare coordinator of the Department of Agriculture (DA) 13 (Caraga), seven of the LGUs are… Read More
12K village workers get sack of rice from Sorsogon prov'l gov't
March 14, 2023, 6:06 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Almost 12,000 barangay workers have received a sack of rice from the provincial government of Sorsogon under its assistance program for village workers. In an interview on Tuesday, Salvador Mendoza, Sorsogon provincial information officer, said almost all 11,917 barangay workers… Read More
Another N. Ecija town to get own onion cold storage facility soon
March 14, 2023, 6:04 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Another cold storage facility that will provide benefits to onion farmers will soon rise in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija. Governor Aurelio Umali, together with Cuyapo Mayor Florida Paguio-Esteban, municipal agriculturist Orlando Ramos and other local officials led on… Read More
Over 40 paraws to compete in Iloilo boat races
March 14, 2023, 6:04 pm
ILOILO CITY – Around 40 paraws or sailboats with outriggers will be competing in the main sailing event that serves as the highlight of the 50th Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival scheduled on March 19. Joyce Clavecillas, executive director of the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. that manages the… Read More
Sea travels in Surigao Sur temporarily suspended due to LPA
March 14, 2023, 5:46 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Coast Guard Station in Surigao del Sur (CGS-SDS) ordered on Tuesday the temporary suspension of travels of several sea vessels as a low-pressure area (LPA) continues to threaten the province.“Voyage of vessels will resume until further notice and upon the improvement of… Read More
DOH to give free eye surgery to La Union patients
March 14, 2023, 5:41 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – About 217 diabetic patients in La Union province are set to undergo free glaucoma and cataract surgery through the initiative of the Department of Health - Center for Health and Development (DOH-CHD) 1 (Ilocos Region). In a statement issued on Tuesday, DOH-CHD-1… Read More
Ormoc to boost disaster response with new water filtration system
March 14, 2023, 4:35 pm
ORMOC CITY – The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) on Monday turned over a PHP5.4-million water filtration system to the city government here to boost its post-disaster response. The mobile facility can filter 3,000 liters of water from various sources for drinking in an hour intended during… Read More
Zamboanga City water district implements rationing scheme
March 14, 2023, 4:05 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) has implemented a rationing scheme in two of its service areas effective March 14 due to supply shortage.The affected areas are the Labuan and Vitali water systems catering to residents on the western and eastern parts of the… Read More
Leyte town gets first sea ambulance in the province
March 14, 2023, 3:46 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) regional office here has turned over to the local government unit of Bato town, the first sea ambulance in Leyte province. DOH Eastern Visayas Regional Director Exuperia Sabalberino on Tuesday said the PHP4-million sea ambulance is funded through… Read More
Ilocos Norte to hire 220 tourism ambassadors
March 14, 2023, 3:38 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Ilocos Norte government on Tuesday said it will hire 220 "tourism ambassadors" in preparation for the influx of tourists this summer. Aianree Raquel, head of the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO), said the ambassadors will serve as tourist aides and storytellers in various… Read More
1st jail library in Davao Region opens
March 14, 2023, 3:24 pm
DAVAO CITY – The first library in a jail facility in the Davao Region opened at the Davao City Jail (DCJ) Annex here Monday.The Social Entrepreneurship Technology and Business Institute (SETBI) College, the backbone of the "College Education Behind Bars" project, funded the construction of the… Read More
Mindoro mayor demands aid for oil spill victims
March 14, 2023, 2:55 pm
POLA, Oriental Mindoro – The mayor of this town gave the owner of the sunken MT Princess Empress oil tanker 10 days to address the immediate needs of residents affected by the oil spill. Mayor Jennifer Cruz demanded from the RDC Reield Marine Services "to make residents feel their direct… Read More
DA-7 sticks to culling policy to combat ASF virus in Carcar
March 14, 2023, 2:35 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) on Tuesday said it will adhere to the national policy in preventing the further spread of the African swine fever (ASF) virus by culling pigs within the 500-meter radius. Dr. Daniel Ventura, ASF coordinator of the DA-7,… Read More
Coastal waters of Eastern Visayas now red tide-free: BFAR
March 14, 2023, 2:08 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – San Pedro Bay in Samar province has been cleared of red tide, making the seawaters of the Eastern Visayas region completely free from the toxic organism, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said in its advisory issued on Tuesday. The fisheries bureau said… Read More
