Provincial
Rising dengue, HFMD cases reported in 30 Iloilo LGUs
February 2, 2023, 4:31 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is campaigning for an intensified "4S" strategy against dengue while parents are also alerted over the increasing cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), both already recorded in 30 of the province’s 43 local government units… Read More
36K ePhilID cards distributed in Negros Oriental
February 2, 2023, 4:26 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Oriental has so far distributed more than 36,000 ePhilID cards in the province amid public clamor over the non-delivery of the physical national identification cards by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost). Engr. Ariel… Read More
91 Cordillera RHUs qualify as primary health providers
February 2, 2023, 4:18 pm
BAGUIO CITY – A total of 91 rural health units (RHU) and a private facility have qualified to become primary health facilities under the Universal Health Care (UHC) system, the Department of Health (DOH) in the Cordillera region said Thursday."The reforms of the Universal Health Care includes… Read More
DAR distributes land titles to 548 beneficiaries in Caraga
February 2, 2023, 4:05 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 548 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) from three Caraga Region provinces receive Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) and SPLIT e-Titles from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Wednesday.Some 396.6 hectares of CLOAs and 237.7 hectares of SPLIT e-titles… Read More
50 NegOcc village chiefs complete governance enhancement course
February 2, 2023, 3:49 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Fifty village chiefs in Negros Occidental have completed a managerial and leadership course at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) in this city as scholars of the provincial government for more effective public service. They comprise the pioneering batch of… Read More
High-powered firearms seized in Sorsogon clash with NPA
February 2, 2023, 3:49 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Several high-powered firearms of the New People's Army (NPA) were recovered after an encounter with government troops in Sorsogon province on Wednesday. A social media post of the Philippine Army's 9th Infantry Division (9ID) on Thursday said the encounter occurred in the town of… Read More
Davao Oriental expands tourism linkages with NCR, C. Luzon
February 2, 2023, 3:25 pm
DAVAO CITY – Davao Oriental officials have expressed eagerness to link with more strategic associates like Central Luzon (Region 3) and the National Capital Region (NCR) as the province seeks to expand tourism partnerships.Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon said the linkages would… Read More
Cebu City officials seek 30-day extension of voter registration
February 2, 2023, 3:25 pm
CEBU CITY – Cebu City government officials on Thursday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend for another 30 days the voters' registration to allow more village folks to register or transfer their registration. However, lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-7 regional director,… Read More
5 most wanted persons in Bicol nabbed in manhunt ops
February 2, 2023, 3:06 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The police in Bicol has rounded up five most wanted persons in the region under its two-day intensified operations against criminals. Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) spokesperson, on Thursday said police authorities captured three most… Read More
Kidapawan exec raises alarm as city logs 48 HFMD cases in January
February 2, 2023, 2:59 pm
COTABATO CITY – A health official in Kidapawan City has raised the alarm over the highly contagious Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) after 48 cases were recorded in the area last month alone.“In 2022, we only monitored about 21 cases but in January alone this year, there were 48 cases in… Read More
US reaffirms commitment to support allies vs. terrorism
February 2, 2023, 2:28 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The United States (US) government has reaffirmed its commitment to support its allies, including the Philippines, in their campaigns against terrorism and in sustaining peace.This was relayed by US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III in a meeting with the top Philippine… Read More
DA seeks clustering of CAR farmers, fishers for higher profit
February 2, 2023, 1:04 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) , through its Agricultural Training Institute-National Training Center (ATI-NTC), is strengthening efforts to allow farmers and fishers to command the prices of their produce by putting them into clusters.… Read More
Viscom chief orders gov’t troops to step up anti-insurgency drive
February 2, 2023, 12:58 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Visayas Command (Viscom) chief has ordered government forces to step up their operations this year against the communist insurgency in Negros amid positive gains. “We are actually gaining much ground (and) we have weakened the… Read More
2 Davao provinces suspend classes, work after magnitude 6 quake
February 2, 2023, 12:54 pm
DAVAO CITY – Two Davao Region provinces have declared suspension of classes and work on government offices on Thursday following the magnitude 6 earthquake Wednesday evening.Amid ongoing damage assessment, Davao de Oro Governor Dorothy Gonzaga and Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib… Read More
2.1K waterbirds sighted in E. Visayas: DENR
February 2, 2023, 12:40 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recorded at least 2,173 endemic and migratory waterbirds in its latest survey held in seven sites in Eastern Visayas.In a report released Thursday, the DENR 8 (Eastern Visayas) said the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC)… Read More
S. African ‘drug mule’ with P120-M shabu nabbed in Mactan airport
February 2, 2023, 10:52 am
CEBU CITY – A South African national believed to be a "drug mule" is now facing charges after he was intercepted at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and seized from him 17.6 kilos of suspected “shabu” worth PHP120 million on Wednesday night. Collector Gerardo Campo, subport… Read More
Degamo reiterates opposition to one Negros Island Region
February 1, 2023, 8:30 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Lacson on Wednesday said he respects the position of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo who is opposing the proposed creation of a one-island region. The two governors met in private at a hotel in this capital to discuss various issues… Read More
National scientist Angel Alcala dies at 94
February 1, 2023, 8:26 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – National scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala passed away on Wednesday afternoon at a hospital in this capital city at the age of 94. Alcala, considered the “father” of marine protected areas (MPAs), was the vice chairperson of the Silliman University Board of Trustees at the time… Read More
Army-NPA clashes force class suspension in 11 Quezon villages
February 1, 2023, 8:14 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, Quezon – Classes are suspended in all elementary and secondary schools in 11 remote barangays of this town until Feb. 3 due to ongoing hot pursuit operations of government forces against New People's Army (NPA) rebels. Memorandum Circular No. 2023-03A issued by Mayor Romulo Edaño… Read More
Feb. 3 declared special non-working day in Bulacan
February 1, 2023, 8:09 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – Malacañang has declared Feb. 3 as a special non-working day in this province in celebration of the 96th birth anniversary of Gat Blas F. Ople, known as the “Father of Philippine Labor Code” and “Father of Overseas Filipino Workers.” Proclamation No. 128 penned… Read More
