Provincial
NPA leader yields in Surigao Sur, hands over 9 firearms
March 11, 2023, 11:44 am
BUTUAN CITY – A ranking New People’s Army (NPA) rebel abandoned the communist movement due to demoralization as government troops relentlessly implement their focused military operations in Surigao del Sur. In a statement Saturday, the Army’s 3rd Special Forces Battalion (3SFBn) bared the… Read More
Bagoong Festival back in Pangasinan's capital
March 10, 2023, 11:33 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – This town’s Bagoong Festival returns this March after years of hiatus due to the pandemic. The main events scheduled on March 16 to 18 are the Taway-Taway Cooking Exhibition featuring Chef Stries Casallo, free guided Tour to bagoong Factories, Lingayen Cooking… Read More
2 Cebu local governments issue measures vs. African swine fever
March 10, 2023, 8:42 pm
CEBU CITY – The town of Argao in the south and the city of Danao in the north on Friday issued an order temporarily suspending entry of live hogs, pork and pork products in their locality due to the confirmed presence of African Swine Fever (ASF) virus in Carcar City. Argao Mayor Alan Sesaldo… Read More
US group conducts rescue training for Albay disaster responders
March 10, 2023, 8:34 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Authorities in the province of Albay are optimistic about putting into practice gained knowledge of advanced, adaptable, and comprehensive way of providing emergency medical services to the residents, especially during a disaster or calamity. Albay is one of the four local… Read More
Con-con untimely amid unemployment, inflation: Sen. Imee Marcos
March 10, 2023, 8:29 pm
LUCENA CITY – Senator Imee Marcos is firm in her statement against the revision of the 1987 Constitution – for the moment. In a media conference after her guesting at the “Buntis Day Celebration on Friday held at the St. Jude Multi-Purpose Cooperative Hotel in Barangay Isabang here, she told… Read More
P102-M tourism, farm roads constructed in NegOcc
March 10, 2023, 8:02 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Two tourism access roads and a farm-to-mill (FMR) road with a total project cost of PHP102.2 million have been completed recently in three locations across Negros Occidental. In a report on Friday, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 6 (Western Visayas) said a… Read More
STL outlets in NegOr cease operations
March 10, 2023, 8:01 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) simultaneously carried out the order to shut down Small Town Lottery (STL) operations on Thursday evening after the termination of Four Aces’ STL Authority to operate. This was in line with the memorandum order issued by the… Read More
SSS aims to collect P2.87-M from delinquent employers in Negros
March 10, 2023, 7:58 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) here aims to collect PHP2.87 million in contribution delinquencies from 14 non-compliant employers in three cities on Negros Island, its report on Friday showed. The amount, which includes penalties, was determined after its personnel conducted… Read More
'Rainbow River' is Antique’s newest tourist attraction
March 10, 2023, 7:57 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The “Rainbow River” is one of the sought-after attractions at the Sibalom Natural Park (SNP) after it was featured by the United Nations Development Program-Biodiversity Finance Initiative (UNDP-BIOFIN) in February. SNP Protected Area Superintendent Anthony… Read More
DOST's ground receiving station boon to disaster prevention
March 10, 2023, 7:55 pm
ILOILO CITY – The new Ground Receiving Station (GRS) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Iloilo will be an important tool in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), especially during extreme weather, according to Secretary Renato Solidum on Friday. GRS transmits images… Read More
Albay village officials get cash incentives under PBBM program
March 10, 2023, 7:11 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 550 local officials from the 50 villages of Camalig town in Albay province received on Friday cash incentives funded by the socio-civic program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Tim Florece, spokesperson of the Camalig local government unit, said barangay chairpersons,… Read More
NTF-ELCAC farm-to-market road project underway in Aurora
March 10, 2023, 7:10 pm
BALER, Aurora – A PHP12-million farm-to-market road is now underway in a far-flung area of Maria Aurora town in this province as part of the government’s effort to address the root causes of insurgency. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday led the… Read More
Mindoro town creates task force to pursue oil spill raps
March 10, 2023, 6:49 pm
CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – One of the towns that were severely affected by the oil spill incident in this province has created a task force to pursue legal action against the owners of the sunken vessel, noting that the incident has wrecked the livelihood of fishers and resort owners as… Read More
BFAR detains 2 vessels for illegal fishing in Zambo Norte
March 10, 2023, 6:25 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have apprehended two commercial vessels for illegally fishing in the municipality of Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte province, an official said Friday.Al-zath Kunting, regional director of the Department of Agriculture – Zamboanga Peninsula’s Bureau of Fisheries and… Read More
Negros geothermal steam vents typhoon-proofed for public safety
March 10, 2023, 6:14 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The renowned tourist destination Mag-aso steam vents at Barangay Malabo in Valencia town, Negros Oriental province is now typhoon-proofed for public safety. More visitors are now visiting the place to have their selfies and group pictures taken, or have a little “exposure”… Read More
400 trike drivers in Davao Occidental gets accident insurance
March 10, 2023, 6:06 pm
MALITA, Davao Occidental – At least 400 tricycle drivers here received accident insurance cards facilitated by the Drivers United for Mass Progress and Equal Rights – Philippines Taxi Drivers Association (Dumper PTDA) Partylist and Cocolife Insurance Company on Friday.In an interview, Pacifico… Read More
Camiguin gets P3-M for emergency employment program
March 10, 2023, 6:03 pm
DAVAO CITY – At least PHP3 million worth of salaries were distributed to beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program in Camiguin province on Friday.Officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Mayor Yñigo Jesus Romualdo… Read More
Laoag-Cebu direct flights to start in May
March 10, 2023, 5:46 pm
LAOAG CITY – Direct flights between Laoag and Cebu are expected to start in May in time for Ilocos Norte’s month-long fiesta celebration. Provincial tourism officer Aianree Raquel confirmed this in an interview Friday after the president of Philippine Airlines (PAL) Stanley Ng visited Ilocos… Read More
20 ex-rebels in northern Negros now engaged in swine raising
March 10, 2023, 5:39 pm
BACOLOD CITY – At least 20 former Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebels in Escalante City, Negros Occidental province will engage in swine raising after receiving piglets as livelihood aid from the city government. The turnover rites held at the Event Center in… Read More
SSS eyes enrollment of gov't contractual employees in Antique
March 10, 2023, 5:33 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Social Security System (SSS) has enjoined the Antique provincial government to enroll its contractual employees to avail of benefits. SSS Antique branch head Phillip Lucero on Friday said they discussed the proposal of signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)… Read More
