Provincial
Bacolod City inflation rate declines in Feb
March 13, 2023, 5:43 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The inflation rate for all income households in this city declined to 11.2 percent in February this year compared to 12.1 percent in January, the latest report of the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Based on the summary inflation report and consumer price index… Read More
PAGASA eyes new weather radar system in Western Visayas
March 13, 2023, 5:38 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) is eyeing a new radar system for the Iloilo Synoptic Doppler Radio Station which has been non-operational since August 2021 due to defective power supply, according to a weather specialist on… Read More
Ilocos LGUs told to implement safety measures for Balikatan 2023
March 13, 2023, 5:35 pm
LAOAG CITY – The provincial government has advised the officials of the 21 towns and two cities of Ilocos Norte to take precautionary measures for this year’s Philippines-United States "Balikatan" exercise. Municipal government authorities in the coastal towns of the province -- Pagudpud,… Read More
Zambo City’s P10-M subsidy raises palay buying price of NFA
March 13, 2023, 5:19 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government's PHP10-million subsidy has increased by PHP5 the palay buying price, a boon for local rice farmers selling their harvests to the National Food Authority.This came after the city government paid Monday the subsidy amount to the NFA-Zamboanga City… Read More
Gov’t forces brace for retaliation over death of 2 BIFF militants
March 13, 2023, 5:02 pm
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao Norte – Military and police authorities in Maguindanao del Sur are placed on heightened alert for possible retaliation from an extremist group, whose two members were killed following a clash in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town.In a statement Monday, Maj. Gen. Alex… Read More
3 dead, police hurt in North Cotabato law enforcement op
March 13, 2023, 5:00 pm
PIKIT, North Cotabato – Authorities here are hot on the trail of lawless elements who clashed with policemen over the weekend, resulting in the killing of three gunmen and wounding of a police officer.Lt. Col. John Miridel Calinga, the town police chief, said they have coordinated with… Read More
PBBM housing program to build 15K units in Angeles City
March 13, 2023, 4:39 pm
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – A total of 15,000 housing units will rise in this city as part of the government’s efforts to provide decent and affordable housing to Filipino families. This is under the national housing flagship program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., called "Pambansang Pabahay… Read More
Cops in Region 8's major highway contributory in crime drop
March 13, 2023, 3:52 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The deployment of policemen along a major highway in Eastern Visayas has contributed to the decline in crime incidents, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Monday. Brig. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, PNP Eastern Visayas regional director, said the decline in crime… Read More
PCA Eastern Visayas notes copra price drop this year
March 13, 2023, 3:29 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has noted a decline in copra price in the past few months, but still within a “tolerable” level, an official said on Monday. PCA Eastern Visayas region manager Joel Pilapil, in a phone interview, said the farmgate price of copra dropped… Read More
P500-K reward up for killer of Cotabato mayor's aide
March 13, 2023, 3:09 pm
COTABATO CITY – City Mayor Mohammad Ali Matabalao has offered PHP500,000 for the surrender of the gunman who shot dead one of his staff on March 9 in Datu Odin Sinsuat town, Maguindanao del Norte province.In addition, Matabalao also offered PHP300,000 cash as a reward to anyone who can provide… Read More
DAR, IFAD project to boost farmers’ lives in Soccsksargen
March 13, 2023, 3:04 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), are set to launch the newest foreign-assisted project dubbed as “Value Chain Innovation for Sustainable Transformation in Agrarian Reform Communities” (VISTA) Project.In a… Read More
HFMD outbreak affects over half of Borongan City villages
March 13, 2023, 2:35 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has already affected 33 villages in Borongan City, Eastern Samar province prompting the city government to declare an outbreak. The number of HFMD-affected persons rose to 154 on March 10 -- the day the city declared an outbreak-- from… Read More
Overstaying Chinese arrested for presenting PH passport
March 12, 2023, 10:04 pm
CATICLAN, Aklan – Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at Boracay Island gateway Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan) in Malay, Aklan intercepted a male Chinese national who attempted to depart for Taiwan using a Philippine passport. In a news release on Sunday, the BI said Zhou Jintao, 24,… Read More
No letup in hunt for other Degamo suspects
March 12, 2023, 9:04 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Manhunt operations continue unabated for the remaining suspects who killed Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight others on March 4. Lt. Col. Roderick Salayo, commanding officer of the Philippine Army’s 11th Infantry Battalion (IB) based in Siaton town, told the… Read More
First lady shares marriage tips; couples win P2M in mass wedding
March 11, 2023, 7:53 pm
BACOLOD CITY – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, who has been married to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for almost 30 years, shared secrets to a lasting marriage to 2,023 couples who tied the knot in a mass ceremony here Saturday afternoon. "We'll be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary… Read More
Police, LTO team up to prevent road accidents
March 11, 2023, 7:26 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) are doubling their efforts to decrease, if not eradicate, road accidents. Philippine National Police data from January to February this year showed 46 road crash accidents or a 60-percent rise… Read More
Newborn found abandoned in Zambo Sibugay town
March 11, 2023, 4:46 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – An elderly businessman found an abandoned newborn girl in a remote area of Zamboanga Sibugay province, a top police official said Saturday. Col. Eduard Mallo, Zamboanga Sibugay police director, said Norberto Benedicto, 80, found the baby girl in a banana plantation in Purok… Read More
Pangasinan widens coverage of ban to prevent ASF infection
March 11, 2023, 4:44 pm
DAGUPAN CITY – The provincial government of Pangasinan imposed anew a temporary total ban on the entry of live swine, pork, and pork by-products from all areas declared as red zones (infected) due to African swine fever (ASF). Under Executive Order (EO) 15-A signed by Governor Ramon Guico III,… Read More
Pork prices in Zambo City up due to ASF
March 11, 2023, 3:36 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city is facing high costs of pork after some hog raisers opted to stop operations due to African swine fever (ASF) infection.Dr. Mario Arriola, city veterinarian, said Saturday that the prevailing prices of pork in local markets have reached as much as PHP350 per kg.,… Read More
Elderly woman held for slipping shabu in Zambo jail
March 11, 2023, 3:17 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A 62-year-old woman was arrested while trying to smuggle illegal drugs to his son at the detention facility of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) here, a top police official said Saturday.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said… Read More
