Provincial
PhilHealth identifies Guimaras as Konsulta program pilot area
February 27, 2023, 8:02 pm
ILOILO CITY – The province of Guimaras was identified by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) as among the four pilot areas or sandbox sites in the country for the implementation of the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KonSulTa) program for primary care provider network targeting… Read More
P57.4-M educational assistance for 11K students in Antique
February 27, 2023, 8:00 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique Provincial Youth Development Office (PYDO)- on-wheels has released PHP57,426,000 in educational assistance to 11,443 college and graduate school students. PYDO head Irish Manlapaz, in an interview Monday, said college students received PHP5,000 each… Read More
2 dead, 4 hurt in Leyte road crash
February 27, 2023, 7:58 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Two persons, including a policeman, died while four others were seriously injured when a motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Julita town, Leyte, Monday. Police identified the fatalities as Pat. Vincent Paul Abad and Noli Caña. Reports said Abad was driving a motorcycle… Read More
Laoag schools need more guidance counselors
February 27, 2023, 7:47 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Schools' Division Office (SDO) of Laoag City announced on Monday the need for more guidance counselors to fill long-time vacancies. Due to retiring guidance counselors, Schools' Division Supt. Vilma Eda said there are eight vacancies for guidance counselors and one dentist as of… Read More
NegOcc IT center, gaming school promote esports education
February 27, 2023, 7:35 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government-run Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) has partnered with campus gaming institution AcadArena Technologies to promote esports education among public schools in the province. Ma. Cristina Orbecido, vocational school… Read More
KOICA, World Vision help improve mother, child care in Samar
February 27, 2023, 7:33 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Four local government units in Samar province get new medical equipment and supplies from two international non-government organizations to boost the drive against mother and child mortality. Officials from the Korean International Cooperation Agency and World Vision led the… Read More
Antique backyard-raisers told to protect hog farms vs. ASF
February 27, 2023, 7:30 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Backyard raisers in Antique province are urged to protect their hog farms amid the continuing threat of African swine fever (ASF). Dr. Marco Rafael Ardamil, Provincial Veterinary Office Public Health Division chief, in an interview on Monday, said backyard… Read More
5 fishermen missing in Antique town
February 27, 2023, 7:28 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Five fishermen were reported missing in the coastal waters of the island municipality of Caluya after setting off from Barangay Tinogboc on Feb. 25. “The five fishermen were on their way to the Caluya mainland from Barangay Tinogboc when the incident… Read More
Zambo City to install alarm system to warn residents of floods
February 27, 2023, 7:21 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government is set to install a flood alarm system to help determine impending occurrences of flooding in this southern port city.Mayor John Dalipe said Monday they have allocated PHP5 million to acquire water sensors with alarm systems to be installed in strategic… Read More
Gatchalian, Baste Duterte distribute aid to Davao fire victims
February 27, 2023, 7:13 pm
DAVAO CITY – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Secretary Leo Tereso Magno visited Monday victims of a recent huge fire in three villages here and distributed relief assistance.In a short message,… Read More
211 Anakpawis members, supporters pledge allegiance to gov't
February 27, 2023, 7:12 pm
CAVINTI, Laguna – A total of 211 members and supporters of Anakpawis and communist terrorist groups (CTGs) have publicly withdrawn their support from the rebel movement during a ceremony facilitated by the Taytay Municipal Task Force–ELCAC (End Local Communist Armed Conflict) held Taytay town,… Read More
Pangasinan towns urged to put up 911 hotline centers
February 27, 2023, 7:03 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The provincial government of Pangasinan urged all its local government units (LGUs) to establish their own local 911 hotline center to further improve emergency response. In a statement issued Monday, Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council… Read More
NTC to look into 'syndicate' behind telco modus in Mindanao
February 27, 2023, 6:23 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The National Telecommunications Commission in Northern Mindanao (NTC-10) said Monday it will conduct an investigation on the involvement of individuals or groups claiming to represent telecommunication companies (telcos) in order to infiltrate private premises.NTC-10… Read More
Davao City ideal 'bleisure' destination: tourism board
February 27, 2023, 6:19 pm
DAVAO CITY – With the scheduled hosting of the meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions conference (MICECON) in March 2023 here, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has described this city as an ideal “bleisure” (business and pleasure) destination.In a statement Monday,… Read More
PBBM vows 6M housing units by end of term
February 27, 2023, 6:14 pm
CEBU CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said his administration’s “National Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing” (4PH) aims to build 1 million housing units each year or 6 million units by the time he ends his term in 2028. “Layunin po ng programang ito na makapagpatayo ng… Read More
Weeklong police ops net 3 most wanted, 1 HVT in Caraga
February 27, 2023, 6:11 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Nine individuals -- three of whom are in the police's "most wanted" list -- were arrested in a series of operations conducted last week by field units of the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13), an official said Monday.PRO-13 director Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II said… Read More
Sports tourism comes alive with Laoag Sand Dunes Challenge
February 27, 2023, 5:54 pm
LAOAG CITY – The city government is looking forward to welcoming more local and international athletes here following the successful turnout of the first Laoag City Sand Dunes Challenge. On Sunday, around 300 top runners in the Philippines and two athletes from Kenya conquered the scenic,… Read More
SRA must ensure stable mill gate sugar prices: solon
February 27, 2023, 5:42 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Fifth District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo said on Monday the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) should ensure stable mill gate sugar prices amid the need for importation to address the expected shortfall in production in the current crop year. "It's okay to… Read More
389 add'l soldiers deployed to fight Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
February 27, 2023, 5:27 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Armed Forces of the Philippines has deployed 389 additional soldiers to pursue the remaining leaders and members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu province, a top military official said Monday.Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Joint Task Force-Sulu commander, said the… Read More
20K low-income Caraganons ensured of benefits via cash cards
February 27, 2023, 5:11 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 120,000 poor social pension beneficiaries across Caraga Region are now assured of continuous government benefits and services through the cash cards they received from the regional Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-13) office.“The release of cash cards… Read More
