Provincial
DPWH-11 JO, COS get SSS social protection coverage
August 6, 2024, 5:43 pm
DAVAO CITY – Nearly 900 Department of Public Works and Highways in Davao Region (DPWH-11) job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers are now covered under the Social Security System’s (SSS) KaSSSangga Collect Program. In an interview on Tuesday, Dennis Calo, the acting communications… Read More
After POGO ban, city dad eyes inventory of foreign nationals
August 6, 2024, 5:37 pm
ILOILO CITY – The chair of the committee on public safety at the Sangguniang Panlungsod is looking at the possibility of passing an ordinance for the conduct of an inventory of residents, boarders, and lessors in subdivisions and areas that are sometimes difficult to regulate as the first step… Read More
P308-M illegal drugs recovered in E. Visayas in 2 years
August 6, 2024, 5:18 pm
PALO, Leyte – The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas has confiscated some PHP308.03 million worth of illegal drugs during its two-year operations under the Marcos administration, focusing on drug supply and demand reduction. Seized contrabands from July 2022 to July 2024… Read More
2 potential private Cordillera armed groups dismantled
August 6, 2024, 5:07 pm Updated on August 6, 2024, 8:29 pm
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – The Police Regional Office in the Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) said it dismantled two potential private armed groups (PAGs) and is closely monitoring five others. PRO-CAR Director Brig. Gen. David Peredo said 34 members from the two groups agreed to surrender… Read More
Ilocos Norte tightens watch vs. reentry of ASF
August 6, 2024, 4:37 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) on Tuesday called on hog raisers, traders, butchers, meat processors, and vendors to adhere to government protocols to prevent the reentry of African swine fever (ASF) in the province. Alarmed by the increasing cases of ASF in the nearby… Read More
Ilocos police caution vs rising online scams
August 6, 2024, 4:35 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Ilocos Police Regional Office (PRO-1) has warned residents to be vigilant in dealing with online promotions on social media as cases of scams in the region are increasing. PRO-1 anti-cybercrime unit chief Col. Larry Buansi said during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas… Read More
LGUs urged to have command centers, install CCTVs to address crimes
August 6, 2024, 4:25 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) to have a command center and install closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras to help address criminality. PRO-6 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, during the Kapihan sa… Read More
Rebel killed, firearms seized in Iloilo town clash
August 6, 2024, 2:58 pm
ILOILO CITY – A member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) was killed in a 15-minute clash with government troopers in Barangay Aglonok, Calinog town on Monday. The Philippine Army’s 12th Infantry Battalion identified the slain rebel as Benjamin Cortel… Read More
Fire leaves P9.2-M damage to Iloilo public market
August 6, 2024, 2:11 pm
ILOILO CITY – The fire that partially burned the public market of the municipality of San Rafael in Iloilo province early Tuesday morning left an estimated PHP9.24 million worth of damage, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection. Initial information showed the fire started at the central… Read More
Catholics mourn passing of 2 priests in Cotabato, Koronadal
August 6, 2024, 1:35 pm
COTABATO CITY – The faithful in the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Cotabato and the Diocese of Marbel in Koronadal City mourned the passing of two diocesan priests due to illnesses on Saturday and Sunday. “The Archdiocese of Cotabato announced with great sadness and a heavy heart the… Read More
‘Transport break’ slightly affects commuters in Iloilo City
August 5, 2024, 10:18 pm
ILOILO CITY – The two-hour “transport break” joined by over 400 modernized buses in Iloilo City slightly impacted this city while over 1,000 consolidated traditional jeepneys continued to ply their routes on Monday. Traffic Management Unit head Uldarico Garbanzos said there was coordination… Read More
DA-Ilocos: 10 La Union villages positive for ASF
August 5, 2024, 10:05 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Ten villages in two towns and a city in the province of La Union have recorded positive cases of African swine fever (ASF) as of Monday, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) Ilocos Region. Dr. Alfiero Banaag, DA-Ilocos regulatory division chief and ASF focal… Read More
DA records P219.8-M agri damage in Ilocos Region due to Carina
August 5, 2024, 9:25 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started distributing buffer stock seeds and other farm inputs to farmers as Ilocos Region recorded PHP219.8 million worth of production losses as of July 31 due to the effects of Super Typhoon Carina-enhanced southwest monsoon. Of… Read More
Negros Oriental answers call to improve health services
August 5, 2024, 9:16 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria reported significant strides of his administration in the field of health on Monday. Speaking at the Negros Oriental Convention Center here, Sagarbarria said his administration relentlessly worked hard to address issues and concerns… Read More
Newly released Philippine Eagle found dead in Cebu waters
August 5, 2024, 8:52 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on Monday the tragic death of male Philippine Eagle "Uswag" after he accidentally crash-landed on the sea in Cebu. The tragedy happened over a month after the raptor’s release in the mountains of Burauen town on June 28 as part of… Read More
DOST turns over P3.3-M 'portasols' to Misamis Oriental
August 5, 2024, 8:41 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Ninety portable solar dryers (portasols) worth PHP3.3 million were turned over to Misamis Oriental on Monday, as the provincial government continued to distribute millions in assistance under its economic acceleration program. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)… Read More
Ilocos Norte town eyed for Northern Luzon kidney center
August 5, 2024, 8:36 pm
LAOAG CITY – A lot near the Dingras District Hospital in Dingras, Ilocos Norte will soon be the regional kidney center and transplant specialty center in Northern Luzon as part of the Department of Health’s effort to establish a legacy in healthcare in Luzon. Dr. Jose Orosa III, chief of the… Read More
CDO launches search for healthiest community
August 5, 2024, 8:30 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government here launched its search for the healthiest village on Monday. Dr. Rachel Dilla, the city health officer, said the "Mahimsog nga Barangay" initiative is part of Mayor Rolando Uy's development agenda on empowering healthcare service response and… Read More
Baguio City urges residents to report suspected 'dengue' cases
August 5, 2024, 8:19 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The city government is urging residents to take advantage of the online reporting of suspected dengue patients to allow health officials to properly and immediately give needed assistance as cases have risen more than 300 percent. Dr. Donnabel Tubera-Panes, chief of the City… Read More
Bacolod modern jeep operators appeal for solution to PTMP concerns
August 5, 2024, 7:53 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Instead of the suspension of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) being pushed in the Senate, the Bacolod Modernized Jeepney Transport Association (BMJTA) is joining the call for solution during a caravan that converged at the Bacolod City Government Center Monday… Read More
