Provincial
Negros U16 softball team wins Pony World Series title
July 23, 2024, 8:29 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippines, represented by the softball team of Negros Occidental, clinched the championship in the 2024 PONY Girls Under-16 International World Series held in McAllen, Texas, in the United States on Monday (PH time). The Filipino squad, composed mostly of players from Sagay… Read More
NIA-Calabarzon monitors dams in Cavite, Batangas amid bad weather
July 23, 2024, 8:03 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The National Irrigation Administration-Region 4A (NIA-Calabarzon) is closely monitoring dams in Cavite and Batangas as water levels rose due to heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina. In a phone interview on Tuesday, Vince… Read More
Landslide, soil erosions in Baguio due to ‘Carina’
July 23, 2024, 7:31 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Landslides and soil erosions were reported in Pinsao Pilot, Aurora Hill, Bakakeng Central, among others, here due to continuous rains brought about by Typhoon Carina. “The disaster operations center will continue to be in watch for incidents as incessant rains brought by Typhoon… Read More
Pangasinan solon commends PBBM support to creative industry, MSMEs
July 23, 2024, 7:23 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia commended the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, noting the support for experiential tourism. In a statement on Tuesday, De Venecia said he was thoroughly… Read More
Cebu City vows to contain ASF ‘resurgence’
July 23, 2024, 5:37 pm
CEBU CITY – The reported resurgence in deaths of pigs in the upland village of Bonbon here should not be a cause for alarm. Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said the city government, particularly the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fishery (DVMF), is on top of efforts to prevent the… Read More
PSA-11 to help probe fraudulent birth registrations in Davao Sur
July 23, 2024, 5:35 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority in Davao Region (PSA-11) on Tuesday vowed to assist in the ongoing probe against fraudulent birth registrations in a town in Davao del Sur. This came after a 21-year-old Chinese national who applied for a Philippine passport in this city used a… Read More
Antique town applies for ASF 'pink' status
July 23, 2024, 5:21 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The municipality of Sibalom in Antique sought the approval of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for upgrading to pink or buffer zone status from its current red or African swine fever (ASF) - infected zone. The reclassification into the pink zone is a… Read More
La Union braces for ‘Carina’
July 23, 2024, 4:57 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The province of La Union has activated its emergency operation center, deployed teams, and readied transport vehicle assets and stockpiles of food and non-food items for the possible effects of Typhoon Carina. In a statement on Tuesday, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction… Read More
Modern Bacolod City hall to rise on historic downtown site
July 23, 2024, 4:44 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The city government here is building a modern and bigger city hall on its original site at the corner Luzuriaga-Araneta streets in downtown Bacolod. As of Tuesday, initial clearing and construction works are ongoing for a new four-story structure with spacious government offices… Read More
Iloilo biz groups support PBBM initiatives, commend SONA
July 23, 2024, 4:09 pm
ILOILO CITY – Business groups in Iloilo are commending President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for emphasizing the importance of economic growth and business regulations, and highlighting several key initiatives and achievements that are significant in the economic development of the country during… Read More
1.3K E. Samar residents get P9-M cash aid via DSWD food, water project
July 23, 2024, 3:49 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed over PHP9 million to beneficiaries in four Eastern Samar towns in a program designed to mitigate the impact of food insecurity and water scarcity. The amount represents the payment to 1,327 individuals for… Read More
Floods, landslides alert up in Ilocos due to ‘Carina’, monsoon
July 23, 2024, 2:59 pm
LAOAG CITY – Disaster response officials in various parts of Ilocos Norte have been checking flood-prone areas as the southwest monsoon, enhanced by Typhoon Carina, continues to bring moderate to intense rainfall in the western portion of Luzon. “We have activated our emergency operations… Read More
PBBM’s focus on agriculture, food security to benefit Negrenses
July 23, 2024, 2:53 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is upbeat on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s emphasis on agriculture and food security during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. “As the governor of a primarily agricultural province, it is heartening to… Read More
‘Brigada’ preps Antique school for opening of classes
July 23, 2024, 2:51 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Parents and other stakeholders on Monday spent their time repainting classrooms, repairing armchairs, and cleaning the school premises following the kickoff of the Brigada Eskwela at the Antique National School (ANS) in the province’s capital town. “We have… Read More
Town exec urges LGUs to help realize PBBM vision of P20/kilo rice
July 23, 2024, 1:26 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The town of Biliran in Biliran province is hopeful that other local government units in the country will help bring down the price of rice to only PHP20 per kilogram as what they have been doing since last year. In a phone interview on Tuesday, Biliran municipal agriculture… Read More
Iloilo City suspends classes due to inclement weather
July 23, 2024, 1:13 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government on Tuesday suspended afternoon classes from preschool to senior high school in public and private schools to safeguard the safety of students and residents due to the inclement weather. Mayor Jerry Treñas signed Executive Order No. 108 since the city “faces… Read More
Father, son dead, 3 injured in Maguindanao Sur road mishap
July 23, 2024, 12:47 pm
COTABATO CITY – A farmer and his young son died in a highway accident in Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur on Monday afternoon, police said. Lt. Salonga Langguyuan, municipal police chief of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, identified the fatalities as Mustapha Dalandan, 25, and his… Read More
PBBM vision aligns with Mindanao sustainable dev't goals: MinDA
July 23, 2024, 12:36 pm
DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision for the country aligns with the goals for Mindanao's sustainable development and progress, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said. Magno issued the statement Monday after the President delivered his third… Read More
Cordillerans, Laoag exec laud PBBM’s POGO closure bid
July 22, 2024, 9:46 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Residents in the Cordillera lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, for his pro-people message, especially on ordering the closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) operations. "Very good for ending POGOs… Read More
Lipa City, DOST team up for smart governance
July 22, 2024, 9:45 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The local government of Lipa City in Batangas province is gearing up to enhance governance through a strategic alignment with the Department of Science and Technology in Region 4A (DOST-Calabarzon). DOST-4A Regional Director Emelita Bagsit and Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa… Read More
