Provincial
Anti-illegal logging drive nets P1.3-M hot logs in Caraga
March 10, 2023, 5:33 pm
BUTUAN CITY—The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) has confiscated more than PHP1.3 million worth of hot logs during its intensified anti-illegal logging operations from January until the early part of March this year.Data provided by the PRO-13 information office showed a… Read More
3 suspects in Lanao Sur guv ambush arrested
March 10, 2023, 5:01 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested Friday in Bukidnon province the three wanted persons who were allegedly involved in the Feb. 17 ambush of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., the police said.The Area Police Command-Western Mindanao (APC-WM) said the three suspects were… Read More
DTI to MSMEs: Think big
March 10, 2023, 4:54 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging all its micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to “think big” as the government continues to empower local businesses to foster economic growth, employment, and income. Following the relaunching of the One Town One… Read More
Families evacuate as soldiers clash with armed men in Bohol town
March 10, 2023, 4:19 pm
CEBU CITY – The Visayas Command (Viscom) has confirmed that more than 30 families evacuated as soldiers from the 47th Infantry Battalion clashed with an armed group in the hinterland village of Hanopol Norte in Balilihan town, Bohol province on Thursday afternoon. Maj. Israel Galorio, Viscom… Read More
New P238-M bridge provides seamless transport network in Tarlac
March 10, 2023, 4:03 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) inaugurated on Friday a PHP237.97-million bridge project that will provide a better and faster road network to motorists and commuters in Tarlac province. DPWH 3 (Central Luzon) Director Roseller A. Tolentino… Read More
NPA rebel tagged in killing of Surigao Sur IP leader falls
March 10, 2023, 3:19 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebel linked to the ambush-slay of an Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR) in Surigao del Sur province two years ago has been arrested, a top police official bared Friday.Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II, director of the Police Regional… Read More
DSWD provides P4.6-M assistance to oil spill victims in Caluya
March 10, 2023, 3:07 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (Regional Office in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) has made an initial release of PHP4.6 million cash assistance to 570 families affected by the oil spill in the island municipality of Caluya. DSWD-6 Crisis Intervention… Read More
Leyte governor says it’s time to modernize public transport
March 10, 2023, 1:53 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla on Friday said it’s time to push for the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) with the growing population and worsening traffic congestion in the country. “The roads are not getting bigger, and the population is growing.… Read More
9 rebels surrender, yield firearms in Samar provinces
March 10, 2023, 1:50 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Nine members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to government forces in two Samar provinces and yielded their firearms to authorities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office here reported on Friday. Of the nine rebels who gave up on March 8, six of… Read More
Davao docs push awareness on kidney disease
March 10, 2023, 1:41 pm
DAVAO CITY – A group of nephrologists here has reiterated the need to push for more information and awareness about chronic kidney disease (CKD).This came as the city continues to rank third in the country with the most number of kidney diseases since 2017, according to Dr. Ma. Theresa Bad-ang,… Read More
Anti-poverty project to boost E. Samar town’s egg production
March 10, 2023, 1:41 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Two non-government organizations have forged ties with the local government unit of Arteche, Eastern Samar to implement livelihood projects in two poor communities. The project being carried out by Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Zero Extreme Poverty (ZEP) 2030,… Read More
Cotabato City mayor’s staffer slain in gun attack
March 10, 2023, 12:13 pm
COTABATO CITY – An unidentified gunman shot dead Thursday evening a staff member of Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali Matabalao while he was walking home in neighboring Datu Odin Sinsuat town in Maguindanao del Norte, police said.Maj. Regie Albellera, Datu Odin Sinsuat municipal police chief,… Read More
Cebu declares 4 towns as ‘buffer zones’ amid ASF scare
March 9, 2023, 10:20 pm
CEBU CITY – The provincial government on Thursday declared four towns in Cebu province as “buffer zones” following the detection of the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus in the southern city of Carcar, home to famous “chicharon” or pork skin cracklings. Dr. Rose Vincoy, provincial… Read More
Nat'l Library turns over books, computers to 44 Mindoro villages
March 9, 2023, 8:15 pm
CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) turned over books and computers to 44 affiliated Barangay Reading Centers (BRCs) of the city government at the Calapan City Pavilion on Thursday. Rowena Mallari, barangay chairperson of Lumangbayan, said she was… Read More
Iloilo City police warns public vs. ATM swindler
March 9, 2023, 8:12 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) is warning the public to be wary of the swindling activity by the so-called “ATM queen” who was able to steal PHP130,000 from an elderly at Molo district last Feb. 25. “We would like to warn our public who are doing transactions through… Read More
Reliable power supply to attract more investors to Iloilo City
March 9, 2023, 8:09 pm
ILOILO CITY – The assurance of stable and reliable power supply in Iloilo City’s business park and its surrounding areas in the Mandurriao district makes this part of the metro more enticing to investors. MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) president and chief executive officer… Read More
Imee Marcos ‘studying’ Negros Island Region bill
March 9, 2023, 8:06 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Senator Imee Marcos said here on Thursday she is still studying the proposed measure for the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR) but believes it is good for the Negrenses "to stick together and have a louder voice." "I haven't studied it completely but I've heard so much… Read More
Female Calapan residents get free beauty services on Women's Day
March 9, 2023, 8:03 pm
CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – The female population here received pampering on March 8, International Women's Day, from Mayor Malou Flores-Morillo – this city’s first female chief executive. The women were treated with free nail care, haircut, foot spa and massage on the occasion… Read More
Remulla says 3-4 persons behind Degamo slay
March 9, 2023, 8:02 pm
MANILA – Department of Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla on Thursday said at least three to four individuals conspired in the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo last week. “Conspiracy 'yan pero may mastermind yan. Ang tingin namin hanggang tatlo, apat yan, nagkaisa na… Read More
Zambo cop, 3 ‘contract killers’ nabbed, yield shabu
March 9, 2023, 7:53 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A policeman and three alleged contract killers yielded some PHP306,000 worth of illegal drugs and firearms after being separately arrested in this city, a top police official bared Thursday.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said the three… Read More
