Provincial
Cebu bans live hogs from Negros Island as ASF detected
March 7, 2023, 2:10 pm Updated on March 7, 2023, 3:04 pm
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Cebu has banned the entry of live hogs, sows, piglets, boar semen, pork, and pork-related products from Negros Island after the detection of the African swine fever (ASF) virus in Carcar City. Dr. Mary Rose Vincoy, provincial veterinarian, said Governor… Read More
Agusan city exec refutes news on Degamo killers' getaway cars
March 6, 2023, 9:46 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Mayor Kirk Asis of Bayugan City in Agusan del Sur province refuted Monday a television report that the recovered getaway cars used in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo were recovered in his city. Asis said a television reporter on March 4 indicated falsely in his… Read More
No transport strike in Cotabato City, Soccsksargen Region
March 6, 2023, 9:40 pm
COTABATO CITY – The transport sectors in Region 12 and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao rejected a nationwide strike and opted to continue normal operations on Monday. George Mangansakan, president of Awang-Cotabato Transport Operators and Drivers’ Association (ACTODA),… Read More
5.3 magnitude quake in Davao de Oro leaves cracks, landslides
March 6, 2023, 9:26 pm
NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro – Following a magnitude 5.3 earthquake and over 30 aftershocks early Monday, cracks and landslides were recorded in at least two areas of Davao de Oro province. Governor Dorothy Gonzaga suspended the classes at all levels both in public and private schools after the… Read More
Samar eyes improved employment via JobsNext project
March 6, 2023, 9:13 pm
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar – The Samar provincial government is targeting to raise the employability of its workforce through the JobsNext project meant to carry out skills training and enhanced job matching. Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan said that while the province has produced more than 10,000… Read More
N. Mindanao transport sector 'business as usual' - LTFRB
March 6, 2023, 8:53 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Northern Mindanao (LTFRB-10) assured the public Monday that transport services would be "business as usual" for the rest of the week. LTFRB-10 Director Aminoden Guro said around 98 percent of transport groups in… Read More
AgSur miner expels Aussie partners from board after IP protest
March 6, 2023, 8:51 pm
ROSARIO, Agusan del Sur – Philsaga Mining Corporation's (PMC) shareholders voted to replace three Australians and a Filipino working for Australian mining company Ten Sixty Four Limited (ASX: X64) from the seven-member board during the annual stockholders meeting Monday.The vote came a week… Read More
Davao de Oro guv touts gains of insurgency-free status
March 6, 2023, 8:45 pm
NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro – Governor Dorothy Gonzaga highlighted the positive gains of being an insurgency-free province during the opening of the Bulawan Festival here Monday. Gonzaga underscored the importance of the declaration of the province, as well as the entire Davao Region, as free from… Read More
Zambo Norte's most wanted nabbed for 14 rape cases
March 6, 2023, 8:43 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police arrested a man listed as the most wanted person in Zamboanga del Norte for a string of rape cases in a manhunt operation, a top official said Monday.Col. Glenn Dulawan, Zamboanga del Norte police director, said the suspect, Rexie del Rosario, was arrested around 7:40 a.m.… Read More
Major Caraga transport group nixes strike
March 6, 2023, 8:41 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Caraga Region's biggest transport group decided it was not in the interest of its members to join the weeklong transport strike that began Monday.Juanito Ubas, chairperson of the Caraga Federation of Transport Cooperatives (CARFEDTRANSCO), said their members opted to continue… Read More
Negros Occidental guv won't beef up personal security
March 6, 2023, 7:42 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Monday he will maintain the number of his security personnel even after the violent attack that claimed the life of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo at his hometown of Pamplona over the weekend. "No," Lacson told reporters… Read More
Bacolod City deploys own ride-hailing service
March 6, 2023, 7:40 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government here has deployed an initial 20 vehicles for the operation of the ride-hailing system that will serve its own offices starting Monday. Called the MABB (Mayor Albee B. Benitez) Cab, the service can be accessed exclusively by the employees of the Bacolod City… Read More
No prov’l board endorsement for rock quarry in Antique
March 6, 2023, 7:38 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Provincial Board of Antique has not endorsed the mining or rock quarry at Barangay La Paz in the municipality of Tibiao to protect the environment and livelihood of the residents. Board member Karmila Rose Dimamay, in her privilege speech during their… Read More
PRO-6 to assess security risks to LGU execs
March 6, 2023, 7:34 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) will be talking to elected local government officials to determine if there are existing security threats and those who will need regular security. PRO6 Regional Director B/Gen. Leo M. Francisco, in a media conference on Monday,… Read More
Popular food chain to source veggies from Quezon town farmers
March 6, 2023, 7:18 pm
SARIAYA, Quezon – A farmers’ association here signed a memorandum of agreement with Epicurean Partners Exchange, Inc. (EPEI) -- the company behind two popular food chains, Sunday afternoon in Barangay Mamala, this town. Eran Lagos, brand representative of EPEI, said in a telephone interview… Read More
BARMM turns over 11 ambulances to health facilities
March 6, 2023, 6:43 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) on Monday turned over 11 ambulances to various health facilities across the region. During the turnover ceremony, MOH-BARMM minister, Dr. Rizaldy Piang, said all the ambulances and other supplemental… Read More
P2.1-B circumferential road to boost tourism, economy in Batangas
March 6, 2023, 6:36 pm
TINGLOY, Batangas – A new infrastructure project is expected to boost tourism and economic activities in this fifth-class municipality. Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro said in an interview Sunday afternoon that after a long delay, construction works began for the Tingloy… Read More
PNP beefs up threat assessment on C. Visayas gov’t officials
March 6, 2023, 6:16 pm
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO) has placed all elected and appointed officials in Central Visayas under threat assessment following the gruesome murder of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, a police official on Monday said. Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, PRO-7 spokesperson, said a… Read More
Naga mayor thanks jeepney coops for not joining transport strike
March 6, 2023, 5:38 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Naga Mayor Nelson Legacion on Monday thanked the jeepney cooperatives in the city for not participating in the weeklong strike and instead supported the jeepney modernization program. "To all jeepneys drivers and operators who thought of us when they decided not to join the… Read More
No transport strike in Antique province
March 6, 2023, 5:38 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Public utility jeepney (PUJ) groups in the province of Antique did not join the weeklong nationwide transport strike and instead continued to ply their respective routes. Terry Acosta, a board of director of the biggest transport association in Antique, the… Read More
