Provincial
Roxas City awaits BAI's bird flu-free declaration
February 27, 2023, 4:51 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas is waiting for the official announcement of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) declaring Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province, as bird flu-free. “We are thankful that it did not spread. We are just waiting for the… Read More
P5.7-M shabu concealed in dress buttons seized in Clark port
February 27, 2023, 4:30 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Clark has uncovered some PHP5.7 million worth of shabu concealed in dress buttons which arrived earlier this month. A report by the BOC-Port of Clark on Monday said the shipment arrived on Feb. 14 from Harare, Zimbabwe and was… Read More
Ex-Cafgu shot dead in NegOr town; police eye “NPA involvement”
February 27, 2023, 4:17 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A former member of the Citizens Armed Geographical Forces Unit (CAFGU) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was shot dead Sunday night in a remote hinterland in Ayungon, Negros Oriental. Maj. Fortunato Villafuerte, Ayungon police chief, told the Philippine News Agency on… Read More
Deped links with frontline agencies to prevent child abuse
February 27, 2023, 4:05 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) here is strengthening its network and linkages with child rights advocates to ensure children are safe and free from any form of violence. DepEd Laoag Superintendent Vilma Eda said Monday that talks are ongoing with the City Social Welfare and… Read More
BARMM to build 100 village health stations in 2023
February 27, 2023, 3:09 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) will construct 100 barangay health stations (BHS) across the region this year to boost health services.“Yes, we are building a total of 100 barangay health stations this year,” said Dr.… Read More
DAR distributes land in North Cotabato
February 27, 2023, 2:33 pm
COTABATO CITY – At least 184 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) are now legal owners of the land they are tilling in Carmen town, North Cotabato province, after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) handed them titles over the weekend, an official reported Monday.In a statement, Provincial… Read More
Panagbenga grand float parade draws 50K spectators
February 26, 2023, 8:02 pm
BAGUIO CITY – An estimated 48,000 to 50,000 people converged here on Sunday to witness Cordillera’s unique heritage displayed through Panagbenga Festival 2023, particularly the grand float parade which is the highlight of the famous event. The crowd estimate was provided by the Baguio City… Read More
Abra native new OccMin bishop
February 26, 2023, 5:23 pm
CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro – The third bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, appointed by Pope Francis in December last year, was canonically installed over the weekend. Archbishop Charles John Brown, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, led the… Read More
Davao City fire leaves P9-M worth of damage
February 26, 2023, 2:42 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Sunday said the Saturday fire that razed a residential area here destroyed an estimated PHP9 million worth of property. The fire broke out at 1:05 pm in Purok 8-A, Barangay 21-C. In an interview, Davao City Fire District spokesperson Senior Fire… Read More
Still a Remulla for Cavite's 7th District
February 26, 2023, 2:28 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – The 7th District of this province comprising Indang, Amadeo, Tanza, and this city has a new representative in Congress after Crispin Diego "Ping" Remulla emerged as the winner in the special election held on Saturday. Remulla was proclaimed Sunday morning by… Read More
Panagbenga proof of Baguio resilience from crisis
February 26, 2023, 2:17 pm
BAGUIO CITY – After a three-year hiatus, the revival of the Panagbenga Festival this year is proving this city's resilience from any calamity, the same reason why it was conceptualized nearly 30 years ago. "After the killer earthquake in 1990, we thought of a festival that the people of Baguio… Read More
42 farm schools in San Carlos City help in pest management
February 25, 2023, 5:19 pm
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – Some 42 out of the 74 villages in this city have established their own Farmers Field Schools (FFS) that are aiding the city in the maintenance of farms as well as in the management of pests. City Agriculturist Estrellita Jacaban said in an interview on Saturday that… Read More
Reg’l hospital, Pangasinan roll out eye health program
February 25, 2023, 3:28 pm
DAGUPAN CITY – The provincial government of Pangasinan and the Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) have entered into a partnership that would help indigent Pangasinenses avail of affordable or free eye care services.The “Oplan Balik Tanaw,” an eye health care program, will begin in March,… Read More
Cops, PDEA dismantle 3 drug dens in Zambo City
February 25, 2023, 1:54 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have dismantled three drug dens that resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects and the confiscation of about PHP306,000 worth of illegal drugs in this southern port city, a top police official said Saturday. Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office director,… Read More
52 ex-rebels, 200 NPA supporters in Agusan get benefits
February 25, 2023, 12:21 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Fifty-two former members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) and 200 of their barangay-based supporters in Agusan del Sur province have pledged allegiance to the government Thursday and received benefits from the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). In… Read More
BFAR monitors sardine beaching in Masbate town
February 24, 2023, 8:38 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) recorded at least 3 tons of fish during a sardine beaching in Mandaon town in Masbate province early this week. In an interview Friday, Nonie Enolva, BFAR Bicol spokesperson said residents of Sitio Looban in Barangay… Read More
Quezon puts into service 24-bed modular intensive care unit
February 24, 2023, 8:02 pm
LUCENA CITY – Patients requiring intensive care can now use the newly inaugurated PHP25 million 24-bed capacity modular intensive care unit (ICU) of Quezon Medical Center (QMC) in this city. The new unit, built through funds from the office of Quezon 2nd District Rep. David Suarez, was intended… Read More
VP Sara joins Eagles club, calls on members to partner with gov't
February 24, 2023, 7:25 pm
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte is the newest member of the Lady Eagles Club of Davao Prime Builders Tagatugon Eagles Club of Davao Region VII.In a speech Friday during the Fraternal Order of Eagles-Philippine Eagles, Inc. here, Vice President Duterte urged fellow members to partner… Read More
Trafficking-free justice zone launched in Zamboanga City
February 24, 2023, 6:55 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo led members of the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) in launching here Friday the Zamboanga City Justice Zone (ZCJZ), which aims to address trafficking in persons.“Here in the ZCJZ, we will not only tighten all… Read More
Cop, 2 gunrunning suspects hurt in Bacolod shootout
February 24, 2023, 6:30 pm
BACOLOD CITY – A personnel of the Philippine National Police- Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and two suspected gunrunners were injured in a shootout during a sting operation in Barangay Taculing here before noon on Friday. In a report from the Bacolod City Police Office,… Read More
