Provincial
Global solo rower urges Ilocanos to rethink plastic use
February 13, 2023, 7:36 pm
LAOAG CITY – A Turkish-American adventurer who became the first person in history to complete a solo human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth and a 17-time Guinness World record holder has urged local residents to stop polluting rivers and control plastic consumption to save the environment.… Read More
33 Negros couples plant mangroves ahead of Feb. 14 mass wedding
February 13, 2023, 7:22 pm
BACOLOD CITY – At least 33 couples in E.B. Magalona town, Negros Occidental province who will tie the knot during the mass wedding on Feb. 14 have planted mangrove seedlings as part of their pre-wedding activities in the past week. “Aside from expressing their commitment to each other, they… Read More
Iligan City eyes improved ranking in 'competitive index'
February 13, 2023, 7:20 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Iligan City government is targeting a better ranking in the annual Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index (CMCI) this year, an official said Monday. Iligan City administrator Darwin Manubag said they have formed a City Competitiveness Committee (CCC) to review the… Read More
Comelec records over 79K voter registrants in Pangasinan
February 13, 2023, 7:17 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recorded 79,432 voter registrants in the province from December 2022 until the Jan. 31 deadline. Provincial election supervisor Marino Salas said on Monday, the figure surpassed the 70,000 target of the province. He said there were… Read More
Navy rescues 6 trafficking in persons victims in Tawi-Tawi
February 13, 2023, 7:04 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Operatives of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) have rescued six victims of Trafficking-in-Persons (TIP) in Tawi-Tawi province, a top military official said Monday. Rear Adm. Donn Anthony Miraflor, NFWM commander, said the victims were rescued around 7:45 a.m. Sunday… Read More
Antique delivers massive info drive to cut teenage pregnancy
February 13, 2023, 6:53 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique Provincial Population Office (PPO) is conducting massive social behavioral change communication or information and education campaigns to schools and villages to reduce teenage pregnancy. PPO head Primo Ogatis said on Monday that teenage pregnancy in… Read More
NPA rebel wanted for kidnapping in Cebu arrested in Caraga
February 13, 2023, 6:51 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel who is wanted for kidnapping and attempted murder and has been hiding in the Caraga Region for over 20 years was finally arrested Sunday. Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II, the director of the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13),… Read More
9 water sources in Negros Oriental town test positive for E.coli
February 13, 2023, 6:46 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – At least nine water sources from different areas in Vallehermoso town, Negros Oriental province, tested positive for E.coli (Escherichia coli) bacteria that left five people dead, and more cases reported over the weekend. Jennifer Remollo, the provincial officer of the… Read More
Ilonggos open to Constitutional amendments
February 13, 2023, 6:45 pm
ILOILO CITY – The proposed amendment of the 1987 Constitution has received a favorable response from various sectors in Western Visayas region who gathered here for the Public Consultation on Constitutional Reform on Monday. Capiz Governor Fredenil Castro said there is a need to amend the… Read More
4 NPA fighters yield in Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato
February 13, 2023, 6:44 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao Norte – Four communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have separately surrendered to military authorities in Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato provinces, military officials here reported Monday. In a statement, Lt. Colonel John Paul Baldomar, the Army’s 37th… Read More
NPA rebel, supporter yield in Bataan, Zambales
February 13, 2023, 6:32 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) and a supporter of the rebel group surrendered to authorities in Central Luzon over the weekend. Brig. Gen. Cesar R. Pasiwen, regional director of the Police Regional Office-Central… Read More
Maguindanao Sur town poll exec slain in ambush
February 13, 2023, 6:32 pm
COTABATO CITY – A municipal election officer in Maguindanao del Sur died in an ambush Monday in Lambayong town, Sultan Kudarat province, police said. Capt. Jetro Doligas, Lambayong municipal police chief, said Haviv Macabangen Maindan, municipal election officer of Sultan sa Barongis in… Read More
Red tide warning still up over Masbate bay
February 13, 2023, 6:26 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Coastal areas in Masbate province remain positive for red tide toxin, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Bicol (BFAR-5) said Monday. Citing the latest laboratory results of the collected shellfish samples, Nonie Enolva, BFAR-5 spokesperson, said the presence of toxic… Read More
Young learners take over Ilocos Norte Capitol
February 13, 2023, 6:25 pm
LAOAG CITY – Hundreds of elementary pupils from this city and nearby towns of Ilocos Norte province on Monday were treated to fun activities and freebies as well as snacks as they visited each of the exhibits at the capitol grounds and inside the offices. Some selected junior officials… Read More
Zambo City unveils P20-M mobile command center
February 13, 2023, 6:24 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government unveiled Monday a PHP20-million state-of-the-art Mobile Command Center (MCC) to boost its security capability. The MCC is a customized van that will be used for rapid surveillance deployment in the city. Mayor John Dalipe said the MCC will expand the… Read More
NegOcc to sustain protection of multi-billion animal industry
February 13, 2023, 6:19 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has vowed to sustain the fight against threats to its multi-billion swine and poultry industry, particularly the African swine fever (ASF) and the highly pathogenic avian influenza or bird flu, to protect the livelihood of Negrenses.… Read More
Swim race to promote Antique town as ecotourism destination
February 13, 2023, 6:05 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The municipality of Culasi in this province will hold a swimming competition on the white sand beach of Malalison to boost its image as an ecotourism destination. The three-kilometer individual swim race was suspended in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic but… Read More
Davao City forms body vs. anti-trafficking, VAWC
February 13, 2023, 5:52 pm
DAVAO CITY – The city government has formed a body to address the issue of human trafficking and violence against women and children. In a statement Monday, the City Information Office (CIO) said the Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC)… Read More
3 Ilocos cops receive highest award from PNPA alumni group
February 13, 2023, 4:54 pm
SAN FERNANDO, La Union – Three police officers from the Ilocos Region were chosen to be recipients of the LAKAN Award, the highest honor accorded by the Philippine National Police Alumni Association, Inc. (PNPAAAI) to its distinguished alumni. Police Regional Office (PRO-1) information chief… Read More
8K athletes, coaches set to join Davao Region sports meet
February 13, 2023, 4:23 pm
DAVAO CITY – Following the long hiatus brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, Davao del Norte province is in the thick of preparations for the face-to-face Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) Meet from April 24-28 this year.In a statement Monday, Governor… Read More
