Provincial
Guv hopes ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ projects in Batangas prioritized in SONA
July 19, 2024, 2:16 pm
BATANGAS CITY – Governor Hermilando Mandanas said Thursday he is hoping to hear development projects for the province, as part of the "Bagong Pilipinas" campaign, prioritized when President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. “It is very… Read More
Iloilo tourism office pushes farm, cultural heritage as destinations
July 18, 2024, 9:41 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo Provincial Culture, Arts, History and Tourism Office (PCAHTO) is focused on promoting agri-farms, culture and heritage, and eco-tourism sites as tourist destinations. “We saw the value of farms not only as a playground for tourists but also in the production of food… Read More
NBI arrests 2 women in fake TIN card production, selling
July 18, 2024, 9:37 pm
CEBU CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested two women allegedly involved in the illegal production and selling of fake Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Talisay City. Lawyer Renan Oliva, regional director of NBI-7, said various fake TIN cards… Read More
Calabarzon police initiatives to enhance public safety, deter crime
July 18, 2024, 9:36 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Police Regional Office in Calabarzon (PRO 4A) on Thursday launched and presented to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, three policing strategies to enhance public safety, improve emergency response coordination, and deter crime.… Read More
DOH-CAR cautions vs eating wild mushrooms after poisoning cases
July 18, 2024, 9:32 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reiterated its call against eating wild mushrooms after 24 people in Mountain Province and Benguet were hospitalized for unknowingly consuming poisonous mushrooms. “Mas maganda po na iwasan na lang natin ang pagkuha ng wild mushrooms sa… Read More
Bicolanos hail gov't accomplishments, thank PBBM for various aids
July 18, 2024, 9:30 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Since assuming the highest post in the country in 2022, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has poured various projects in the Bicol region that have been transforming the lives of many residents in its six provinces. The Chief Executive has visited different localities in Bicol… Read More
'Focus crimes' in NorMin drop to 31%; 17 new barangays drug-free
July 18, 2024, 9:28 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – "Focus crimes" in Northern Mindanao decreased 31.22 percent in the second quarter of this year, according to data revealed by the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10), as barangays were declared drug-free. In a statement on Thursday, the PRO-10’s Special Action Committee on… Read More
OCD-6 taps other agencies for relocation of Mt. Kanlaon residents
July 18, 2024, 8:45 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Office of Civil Defense-Western Visayas (OCD-6) is coordinating with other government agencies to initiate the relocation of residents within the four-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island. OCD-6 Regional Director Raul Fernandez, who also chairs… Read More
44 Badjaos undergo carpentry, masonry training in Surigao City
July 18, 2024, 8:25 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 44 Badjaos will directly benefit from the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Worker (TUPAD) Program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), which is supported by the local government unit (LGU) of Surigao City. On Thursday, the Badjaos began… Read More
TESDA accredits 397 training centers in Davao Region under PBBM admin
July 18, 2024, 8:23 pm
STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur – Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in Davao Region (TESDA-11) has accredited some 397 training centers in the area to date, an official said Thursday. In an interview, TESDA-11 Director Ashary… Read More
DSWD grants P130-M aid to 13K farmers, fishers in C. Visayas
July 18, 2024, 8:09 pm
CEBU CITY – More than 13,000 farmers, fishers, and families identified as severely affected by the dry spell brought by the El Niño phenomenon in Central Visayas received PHP130.1 million worth of assistance, a social welfare official said on Thursday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, director of the… Read More
W. Visayas to develop unified approach to regional security
July 18, 2024, 7:46 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Regional Development Council-Western Visayas (RDC-6) is seeking to develop a unified approach to regional security aligned with the administration's national security policy. The proposed action was tackled during the joint meeting of the RDC-6, Regional Peace and Order… Read More
127K Apayao folks to benefit from DOH equipment, personnel aid
July 18, 2024, 7:31 pm
LUNA, Apayao – The Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) on Thursday distributed several medical supplies and equipment that will benefit about 127,000 residents of this province. “We just turned over from DOH-CAR some cardiac monitor to monitor the heart for those… Read More
LGUs, NGAs urged to submit public service continuity plans
July 18, 2024, 7:07 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Local government units (LGUs) and national government agencies (NGAs) in Western Visayas (Region 6) are urged to develop and submit public service continuity plans (PSCP) to avoid disruption in the performance of their functions amid crisis and disasters. Bago City in Negros… Read More
Agri sector, others benefit from gov’t interventions under PBBM
July 18, 2024, 6:58 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Thousands of farmers and agricultural sector workers in Negros Oriental are benefiting from various interventions and assistance from the government under the current administration. Alejandro Rafal, head of the Department of Agriculture - Provincial Agriculture Technology… Read More
P4-M shared service facilities for Antique LGUs complete by Q3
July 18, 2024, 6:44 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is targeting to complete the delivery of the PHP4 million worth of shared service facilities for salt making in four local government units (LGUs) of Antique by the third quarter of 2024. “The four LGUs, which are the… Read More
Antique registers 18K persons with disabilities
July 18, 2024, 6:42 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The intensified registration campaign launched by the provincial government of Antique has enlisted about 18,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the province. Antique Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao, in her message at the opening of the National Disability Rights… Read More
Nat’l greening program covers over 118K hectares in W. Visayas
July 18, 2024, 5:26 pm
ILOILO CITY – Over 118,982 hectares in Western Visayas have been planted with trees under the Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP) since its implementation in 2011 until 2023, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Thursday. The ENGP, the flagship initiative of… Read More
Free housing up for 30 ex-NPA rebels in Samar town
July 18, 2024, 4:57 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 30 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Matuguinao, Samar will soon own houses through the “Saad nga Balay” (promised housing) program. Mayor Aran Boller said on Thursday the site preparation is now ongoing after the groundbreaking on June 19. The… Read More
DTI-Pangasinan’s caravan offers up to 70% discount on school supplies
July 18, 2024, 4:56 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan has partnered with several businesses to offer up to 70 percent discounts on school supplies until the first week of August this year through its annual “Back-to-School” Diskwento Caravan. In an interview on… Read More
