Provincial
Westmincom to deploy reservists in disaster response
February 23, 2023, 7:30 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) is training reservists in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the region.In a statement Thursday, Westmincom said it has initiated a three-day Joint Reserve Force Incident Command System (ICS) training that… Read More
Conflict-affected farmers in Agusan get skills training
February 23, 2023, 7:08 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Forty farmers who are members of the Talcon Farmer’s Poverty Association (TFPA) and the Consorcia Philippine Coconut Association in Las Nieves town, Agusan del Norte province have undergone a three-day skills training for added business opportunities.In a statement Thursday, the… Read More
Fog, tricky terrain halt retrieval of bodies of Cessna passengers
February 23, 2023, 7:07 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The bodies of the four passengers and the debris of the ill-fated Cessna plane which crashed near the Mayon Volcano's crater on Feb. 18 were already verified and documented but the retrieval team temporarily suspended operations on Thursday due to the loose soil and the fogginess… Read More
10ID personnel attend series of mental health seminars, workshops
February 23, 2023, 7:01 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Army's 10th Infantry Division (10ID) started its series of mental health seminars and workshops for its personnel at Camp General Manuel T. Ya, S. Station Hospital (CGMTYSSH) in the Davao de Oro town of Mawab Tuesday, an Army official said.In an interview Thursday, Capt. Mark… Read More
Add’l 2K Pampanga farmers receive free fertilizers from DA
February 23, 2023, 6:48 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – An additional 2,018 farmers in this province have received inorganic fertilizers from the Department of Agriculture in Central Luzon (DA-3). The move aims to assist rice farmers in increasing their productivity and ensuring food security in the province.… Read More
Gov’t employee falls in Surigao Norte buy-bust
February 23, 2023, 6:46 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Anti-narcotics agents have arrested an employee of the Surigao del Norte provincial hospital during a buy-bust operation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Caraga Region (PDEA-13) reported on Thursday.PDEA-13 identified the captured suspect during Tuesday's operation as… Read More
P3.5-M drugs seized, 10 held, 2 drug dens destroyed in Region 7
February 23, 2023, 6:41 pm
CEBU CITY – A total of PHP3.5 million worth of shabu were seized while 10 persons were arrested during a series of operations in Central Visayas that also led to the dismantling of two drug dens, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Region 7 reported on Thursday. Leia Alviar… Read More
Structural integrity of Antique buildings to be assessed
February 23, 2023, 6:16 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Antique Governor Rhodora. Cadiao has ordered a structural integrity assessment of government-owned critical infrastructures in the province as part of emergency response preparedness. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) Officer… Read More
Guv adds P100-M budget to augment ELCAC road project
February 23, 2023, 6:11 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Governor Roel Degamo has added PHP100 million to the PHP300 million road network project that will connect four towns passing through hinterland villages that are affected by the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) insurgency. This comes as the… Read More
2K flood-affected families in Davao Norte get aid
February 23, 2023, 6:08 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Davao del Norte provincial government distributed more relief goods on Thursday to 2,312 families affected by the recent flooding in Carmen town due to heavy rains caused by a localized thunderstorm.A report from the Carmen Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office… Read More
Abducted school driver rescued in Marawi
February 23, 2023, 5:59 pm
CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao Norte – Police personnel in Marawi City and Lanao del Sur rescued a kidnapping victim following a hot pursuit operation Wednesday afternoon.In a report Thursday, Col. Robert Daculan, Lanao del Sur police provincial director, identified the victim as Jamel Lantod… Read More
State of health emergency in Negros city due to amoebiasis surge
February 23, 2023, 5:57 pm
BACOLOD CITY – A state of health emergency has been declared in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental following an increase in amoebiasis cases this week, the city government said on Thursday. In a statement, Mayor Renato Gustilo said “alarming concerns on the rising cases of amoebiasis,”… Read More
4 suspects arrested, over P1.8-M shabu seized in Bicol
February 23, 2023, 5:53 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Four suspects were arrested and PHP1.8 million worth of shabu were seized in separate anti-drug operations in the Bicol Region, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) said on Thursday. Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, PRO-5 spokesperson, said the 275 grams of shabu with an… Read More
Better PH connectivity seen through undersea cable system
February 23, 2023, 5:25 pm
DAVAO CITY – Philippine fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has vowed to provide greater internet speed in the country after the inauguration of the Bifrost Cable System (BCS) Wednesday here.The cable landing station in Davao for the Philippine branch of the BCS is expected to… Read More
Vice Mayors Academy to enhance local legislation mulled
February 23, 2023, 5:06 pm
CEBU CITY – A Vice Mayors Academy that will provide continuing education on legislation to presiding officers of local legislative bodies is among the projects eyed by the new leadership of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines (VMLP), an official here on Thursday said. Vice Mayor Raymond… Read More
2 men face jail time, PHP1.6-M fines in Iligan for online abuse
February 23, 2023, 5:02 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two men in Iligan City were sentenced to up to 25 years imprisonment with fines and indemnities totaling PHP1.6 million after being convicted of crimes relating to online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).In a statement Thursday, the International Justice… Read More
Albay's west coast as tourist spot boon for business
February 23, 2023, 5:02 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – An approved bill seeking to declare the foreshore area of Albay's west coast in the Bicol Region as a tourist spot will ensure the conservation of its natural resources and generate business opportunities, a lawmaker said. In an interview on Thursday, Albay 3rd District Rep.… Read More
ASF recovery aid given to 4th batch of Ilocos Norte hog raisers
February 23, 2023, 4:14 pm
LAOAG CITY – At least 230 hog raisers from Ilocos Norte province who were previously hit by the African swine fever (ASF) have received recovery aid courtesy of the provincial government. Provincial veterinarian Loida Valenzuela confirmed this on Thursday, saying that the beneficiaries included… Read More
DSWD steps up campaign vs. scammers targeting seniors
February 23, 2023, 4:11 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas is stepping up its information drive to counter text scams promising relief allowance for older persons and retirees. DSWD Eastern Visayas regional information officer Jonalyndie Chua sounded the alarm… Read More
Antique resumes free therapy for kids with cerebral palsy
February 23, 2023, 3:58 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Unit Therapy Center of the Antique provincial government will resume its free services for children with cerebral palsy and developmental delays this March after it was temporarily halted in 2020 due to the… Read More
