Provincial
Antique’s San Jose de Buenavista takes in lawyer as new councilor
July 17, 2024, 6:56 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Lawyer Paul Joseph Untaran is the newest addition to the municipal council of this capital town of Antique after taking his oath before Governor Rhodora Cadiao on Tuesday. Untaran filled in the vacated seat in the council after Vice Mayor Justin Encarnacion… Read More
N. Cotabato hits P10.3-M loss from ASF
July 17, 2024, 5:58 pm
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – Losses due to African swine fever (ASF) in the province have reached PHP10.3 million, the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet) said Wednesday. Dr. Rufino Sorupia, provincial veterinarian, said the hog disease was monitored in at least 18 barangays of… Read More
DSWD allots P86-M for LAWA and BINHI project in Ilocos Region
July 17, 2024, 5:23 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allotted about PHP86 million for its project targeted to mitigate the impact of food insecurity and water scarcity caused by calamities. DSWD llocos Region Assistant Director for operations Anniely Ferrer, in a… Read More
Small packaged food biz in NegOr penetrating outside markets
July 17, 2024, 5:18 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Small businesses in the packaged food sector in Negros Oriental are penetrating markets outside of the province after years of professionalizing their trade. “These are entrepreneurs who have grown their businesses throughout the years with our support and guidance and have… Read More
More than 3K wanted persons arrested in H1 2024
July 17, 2024, 5:00 pm
ILOILO CITY – Various units of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO) 6 (Western Visayas) arrested a total of 3,004 wanted persons in the region, including those who have bounty on their heads, as a result of 2,387 operations during the first semester of 2024. Records showed that of the total… Read More
Negros Occidental gets spotlight in coastal greenbelt zones exhibit
July 17, 2024, 4:57 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The coastal wetlands protection efforts of Negros Occidental are among the images featured in “Our Coastal Greenbelts, Our National Treasure” photo exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History in Ermita, Manila from July 16 to Aug. 2. Negros Occidental is the first… Read More
Ilocos Norte starts Palarong Pambansa 2025 preps
July 17, 2024, 4:27 pm
LAOAG CITY – The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has begun its massive preparation to make the Palarong Pambansa 2025 hosting memorable for all student-athletes. Even before Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc accepted the challenge of hosting the Palarong Pambansa 2025, a… Read More
Bacolod City harnesses solar energy to reduce power bills
July 17, 2024, 4:23 pm
BACOLOD CITY – This city is harnessing solar power to lessen its monthly electricity expenses, which run to at least PHP10 million. As of Wednesday, the installation of the 400-kilowatt (KW) capacity solar power system on the rooftop of the Bacolod City Government Center is ongoing. Mayor… Read More
DTI Antique to parents: Avail of ‘Balik Eskwela Diskwento’ promo
July 17, 2024, 4:15 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Antique provincial office is urging parents and learners to avail of the “Balik Eskwela Diskwento” promotion as they prepare for school opening. DTI Antique provincial director Mutya Eusores said in an interview… Read More
Samar town gets P100-M bridge under peace project
July 17, 2024, 2:21 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The interior town of Matuguinao, Samar will receive PHP100 million in funding for the construction of a bridge that will link formerly rebel-infested communities to the town center. In an interview Wednesday, Mayor Aran Boller said the 30-meter concrete bridge in Maduroto will… Read More
BARMM braces for possible spike in flood-related diseases
July 17, 2024, 1:46 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) has declared a code white protocol in all hospitals in flooded areas of the region for a possible spike in flood-related diseases. Since July 9, heavy rains have caused widespread flooding… Read More
3 gunmen in S. Cotabato die in shootout with police
July 17, 2024, 1:45 pm
KORONADAL CITY – Three armed men died while a police officer was injured during a shootout in Polomolok, South Cotabato, on Tuesday afternoon. Major Johnny Rick Medel, Polomolok municipal police chief, identified the fatalities as Ronnie Romano, 51, Harold Pasaquian, 40, and Yok Dajay, 30, all… Read More
Commission on Filipinos Overseas to set up office in Baguio
July 17, 2024, 1:11 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Filipino nationals who have migrated overseas have somebody to continue to link them to the Philippines, especially when in distress. Janet Ramos, Supervising Immigrant Services Officer of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), in a press conference Tuesday night, said they… Read More
P1.3-M shabu seized in Negros Oriental town sting operation
July 17, 2024, 1:09 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Anti-illegal drug operatives seized some PHP1.3 million worth of “shabu” and arrested one suspect during a buy-bust operation early Wednesday in Bacong, Negros Oriental. The suspect was identified as alias Axel, 58, a resident of Barangay Ubos, Bayawan City in Negros… Read More
Iloilo City mayor hopes PBBM mentions 3 wishes of Ilonggos
July 17, 2024, 12:53 pm
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has three wishes he hopes President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. would mention in his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. Treñas said Wednesday he would not be physically attending the event despite the invitation. He said he would be at his office… Read More
Suspect in killing of Australian couple, Filipino woman surrenders
July 17, 2024, 12:34 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The suspect behind the killing of an Australian couple and a Filipino woman at the Lake Hotel in Tagaytay City, Cavite last week voluntarily surrendered to authorities early Wednesday morning. In a report, Lt. Col. Charles Daven Capagcuan, chief of police at the Tagaytay… Read More
DOH allots over P22-M to aid poor patients in Iloilo hospitals
July 17, 2024, 12:22 pm
ILOILO CITY – Thirteen hospitals managed by the Iloilo provincial government are recipients of the PHP22 million in Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) Program of the Department of Health (DOH). The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, during its regular session… Read More
Over 6.7K El Niño-affected farmers get rice aid from Capitol
July 16, 2024, 9:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The provincial government of Negros Oriental has so far distributed rice assistance to about 6,788 farmers who were badly hit by the El Niño-triggered drought to tide them over while recouping their losses. The latest distribution was in Sta. Catalina town on Monday, Provincial… Read More
Higher WESM price hikes power rates in Bacolod, southern Negros
July 16, 2024, 8:39 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The price increase in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) has led to higher residential power rates for July in Bacolod City and other localities in central and southern Negros Occidental. Separate reports on Tuesday showed the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco)… Read More
DENR uses drones in managing C. Visayas protected areas
July 16, 2024, 8:36 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) bolsters its protected area management in Central Visayas through the use of advanced technology. “Drones would be beneficial in protecting natural resources, especially in monitoring wildlife movement. We also use the… Read More
