Provincial
Almost P1.4-M illegal drugs seized in Bulacan, Pampanga
August 1, 2024, 3:30 pm
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Police seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of PHP1.37 million and arrested six individuals in a series of drug sting operations in Bulacan and Pampanga on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. In a statement, Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon)… Read More
Tomato industry in Ilocos Norte gets boost with cold storage plant
August 1, 2024, 3:25 pm
LAOAG CITY – Farmers in the province of Ilocos Norte are excited to revive planting tomatoes with the operation of a new cold storage facility in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte where they can directly sell their produce to consumers. Tomato is among the high-value crops of Ilocos Norte with a ready… Read More
Return to fold of law, DILG urges remaining rebels in W. Visayas
August 1, 2024, 3:17 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Western Visayas on Thursday urged remaining rebels to return to the fold of the law and avail of benefits provided under the enhanced comprehensive local integration program (E-CLIP). “I am appealing for you (rebels)… Read More
P11-M DSWD educational aid benefits 1.1K Antique students
August 1, 2024, 3:09 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the USWAG Ilonggo Party-list, released a total of PHP11.14 million in the form of educational assistance to 1,114 college students in Antique on Thursday. USWAG Ilonggo Rep. James Ang, in his… Read More
Ilocos Norte BHWs laud possibility of securing permanent gov't job
August 1, 2024, 2:23 pm
LAOAG CITY – Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) from Ilocos Norte province were delighted with the latest pronouncement of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), urging them to apply for career service eligibility to secure a permanent job in the government. The CSC on Wednesday said the Health Worker… Read More
NPA rebel surrenders in Masbate
August 1, 2024, 2:09 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A New People's Army (NPA) rebel surrendered to government troops in Mobo, Masbate province on Wednesday, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) said on Thursday. Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, identified the surrenderer as alias “Ramir,” a member of the… Read More
Victorias City makes significant strides in LGU digital innovation
August 1, 2024, 2:00 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The City of Victorias in Negros Occidental is making significant strides in digital governance by collaborating with a mobile commerce services company for an expanded program to further empower the local government unit (LGU), micro, small and medium enterprises, and its… Read More
Negros Island Region TWG to convene this August
August 1, 2024, 1:50 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Island Region (NIR) technical working group (TWG) is set to convene in the next two weeks to formulate strategic plans to put in place the institutional arrangements for the new administrative region. Negros Occidental Fifth District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo said the… Read More
LandBank’s newest branch brings services closer to more Negrenses
August 1, 2024, 12:55 pm
BACOLOD CITY – State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) is delivering inclusive and accessible banking services to more Negrenses with the opening of its branch in Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental. Data on Thursday showed it is expected to serve more than 6,000 farmers and fisherfolk,… Read More
City village chief faces suspension for misconduct, abuse of authority
August 1, 2024, 11:40 am
ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlungsod on Wednesday recommended a 60-day suspension for a barangay chairperson facing a complaint of three counts of violating the government procurement act, constituting misconduct in office and abuse of authority. An administrative complaint was filed against… Read More
NegOr ban on live chicken, other fowls from Luzon, Mindanao still up
July 31, 2024, 9:33 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental said the ban on the entry of live chickens and other birds from Luzon and Mindanao remains in effect, an official said on Wednesday. “Except for day-old chicks, the province will not accept live chickens and ducks from… Read More
Laoag Palaro athletes get cash incentives
July 31, 2024, 9:32 pm
LAOAG CITY – Six student-athletes from this city who represented Region 1 during the Palarong Pambansa 2024 and won medals received cash incentives from the city government on Wednesday. They are Ariana Dawn Rabi who won gold in the discus throw for the athletics girls elementary; Ma. Christine… Read More
BFAR improves support for NorMin fisherfolk
July 31, 2024, 9:27 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Northern Mindanao (BFAR-10) has called on fishermen to join cooperatives and participate in the agency's clustering and consolidation program. "This will address the difficulty and needs of the fishery sector in access to… Read More
Summit highlights disaster preparedness in Iloilo province
July 31, 2024, 9:25 pm
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) office, gathered all local DRRM councils across Iloilo for the first-ever summit showcasing advancements and resource capabilities in disaster management at the Pototan Astrodome in Pototan town on… Read More
Town center to spur economy of Cebu town hosting iconic bridge
July 31, 2024, 9:18 pm
CEBU CITY – The PHP80-million new town center is expected to spur more economic activity in the municipality of Cordova which hosts the iconic Cordova-Cebu Link Expressway (CCLEX), a local official said Wednesday. Jonkie Ouano, Cebu’s 6th district provincial board member, said the New Cordova… Read More
Over 10K Carina-affected Ilocos farmers to get indemnity
July 31, 2024, 9:18 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – About 10,603 farmers from the Ilocos Region whose farmlands have been destroyed by the Super Typhoon Carina-enhanced southwest monsoon are set to receive indemnity worth PHP238,544 from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC). This is based on the assessment… Read More
Bicol cops, stations that helped in community dev't feted
July 31, 2024, 8:48 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) recognized several of its personnel, units, and partner agencies for their dedication, hard work, and support to the programs and activities of the Philippine National Police as part of the 29th Police Community Relations Month… Read More
NIA-Calabarzon to sell rice at P29 per kilo
July 31, 2024, 8:44 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Region 4A (Calabarzon) will offer rice at PHP29 per kilogram (kg) starting in August, following a harvest under its rice contract farming program for Cavite and Batangas irrigators’ associations. Vince Santoalla, NIA-4A’s… Read More
Antique to conduct inventory of ‘dulungan’ birds in 12 towns
July 31, 2024, 8:42 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (OPENRO) will conduct an inventory of the "dulungan" bird, or the Rufuos-headed Hornbill, for preservation and conservation purposes. OPENRO Vivian Marfil said in an interview Monday that… Read More
NegOr bizmen prepare for visitor influx after NIR creation
July 31, 2024, 8:29 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Local businessmen are pushing for better auto care servicing as they anticipate an incursion of motorists to Negros Oriental province following the recent creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR). Danford Sy, president of the New Bian Yek Commercial Inc. (NBYCI), said in an… Read More
