Provincial
NLEX launches ‘I Care for Strays’ program in Bulacan
July 5, 2024, 8:25 pm
MARILAO, Bulacan – The NLEX Corp., in partnership with the provincial government of Bulacan, the municipality of Marilao, and the Estrella Animal Welfare Advocates, on Friday launched its road safety advocacy “I Care for Strays” program in Barangay Patubig here. In a statement, NLEX Corp.… Read More
Army reports fresh encounter with NPA rebels in Nueva Ecija town
July 5, 2024, 8:20 pm
BALER, Aurora – The Philippine Army’s 703rd Infantry Brigade on Friday reported another engagement between troopers and New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija following a tip from concerned members of the community. In an interview, 703rd Brigade commanding officer, Brig.… Read More
Bacolod City soon to complete 296 housing units under 4PH
July 5, 2024, 8:03 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Some 296 housing units of the Asenso Yuhum Residences-Arao in Barangay Vista Alegre in this city will soon be complete as part of the implementation of the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program. As of Friday, the beneficiaries have all been pre-qualified by the… Read More
W. Visayas crime incidence down by 7.2% from Jan to May
July 5, 2024, 7:55 pm
ILOILO CITY – Western Visayas recorded a 7.2 percent drop in crime incidence from January to May this year compared to the same period in 2023. Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 (Western Visayas) Director, Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, on Friday attributed the drop to the maximized police presence and… Read More
2 moderately strong tremors jolt Caraga
July 5, 2024, 7:48 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Two moderately strong earthquakes jolted parts of the Caraga Region on Friday. A bulletin issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the first earthquake on Friday was recorded around 2:19 a.m. with a magnitude of 4.3 at 73 kilometers northeast… Read More
Farmers in Biliran town sell rice at P20 per kilo
July 5, 2024, 7:44 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Farmers in the town of Biliran, Biliran, have been selling rice at only PHP20 per kilogram as a way of giving back to communities after receiving several aids from the government. Biliran municipal agriculture officer Lemuel Antonio said that despite selling rice at a lower… Read More
113K hectares of Cordillera farmlands already irrigated
July 5, 2024, 7:43 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said at least 61.2 percent of potential irrigable areas in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have been soaked, allowing farmers to till the land for the whole year. “Every year, the region gets a budget for additional… Read More
Caraga cops nab 454 illegal gamblers from Jan to early July
July 5, 2024, 7:43 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) arrested 454 violators in its intensified drive against all forms of illegal gambling from January to early July this year. In a report on Friday, PRO-13 said some PHP213,789 bet money and gambling paraphernalia were also… Read More
PBBM leads distribution of P82-M social services aid in NorMin, Sulu
July 5, 2024, 7:32 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the distribution of over PHP82 million worth of social services assistance to qualified beneficiaries in the Northern Mindanao region and Sulu province. Coinciding the celebration of the 65th Araw ng Lanao del Norte, Marcos… Read More
4 Baguio City schools adopting urban agri in curriculum
July 5, 2024, 7:29 pm
BAGUIO CITY – At least four public schools here have adopted urban gardening as part of the curriculum to teach students about the topic. “The subject matter will be incorporated in different subjects and will not be a new subject in addition to the nationally prescribed curriculum,” Dr.… Read More
Bacolod City uses garbage trap to collect coastal waste
July 5, 2024, 7:13 pm
BACOLOD CITY – This city government is using a garbage trap to collect waste in one of its major bodies of water, generated mostly by residents of coastline villages. An average of 22 sacks of trash have been collected daily since the clearing of the Mambulok Creek, according to the data of the… Read More
E. Visayas agrarian reform communities showcase products at trade fair
July 5, 2024, 7:00 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 44 groups from agrarian reform communities in Eastern Visayas are joining the four-day trade fair showcasing their innovative farm products. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is eyeing PHP2.5 million in sales at the Robinsons Place Tacloban in a fair anchored on… Read More
Cadiz City fetes top chef, violinist, author as outstanding citizens
July 5, 2024, 2:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Chef and restaurateur Antonio “Tony Boy” Escalante of the famed Antonio’s, violin virtuoso Gil Lopez Kabayao, and international best-selling author Thea Guanzon were among the recipients of Cadizeños Awards 2024 of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental Thursday night. “We take so… Read More
New seawall reinforces resilience of Or. Mindoro’s coastal community
July 5, 2024, 1:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed a seawall project, ensuring heightened safety and security for the vibrant community along the coastline in Barangay Navotas, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Based on the report of DPWH Regional Office 4-B… Read More
Cebu gov: No permit for structures within road easements
July 5, 2024, 11:31 am
CEBU CITY – The provincial government will no longer allow structures to be constructed within the designed easements of national, provincial, city, and municipal roads. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said Thursday she ordered the strict implementation of Executive Order (EO) 11 series of 2024, which… Read More
Bukidnon turns over P22-M housing units to indigent residents
July 4, 2024, 10:48 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Bukidnon provincial government on Thursday handed over 67 houses worth PHP22.5 million to indigent beneficiaries, including those who lost their homes in a fire last month. Governor Rogelio Neil Roque said the initiative is a joint effort between the provincial… Read More
NEA launches computerized power tracking system
July 4, 2024, 10:25 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Thursday launched the National Digital Command System (NDCS) that will allow it to monitor key performance indicators of the 121 electric cooperatives nationwide. Initially, three electric cooperatives - - Benguet Electric… Read More
Bukidnon hosts PH's first conference on IP education
July 4, 2024, 10:22 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippines' first higher education conference on indigenous peoples (IPs) opened on Thursday in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province, intending to bring IP knowledge and practices in modern industry integration. Dr. Hazel Jean Abejuela, vice president for academic… Read More
DBM hopes Congress okays P70-B salary hike budget for gov’t workers
July 4, 2024, 10:05 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman is hopeful that lawmakers will approve of the PHP70-billion allocation for the salary increase of state workers in the proposed 2025 national budget. In a press conference at the sidelines of the inauguration of Department of… Read More
Bohol eyed as new skilled workers’ hub in Central Visayas
July 4, 2024, 9:10 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is eyeing Bohol as the next skilled workers’ hub in Central Visayas with the upskilling and reskilling initiatives through the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act. Lilia Estillore, regional director of DOLE-7, said Bohol is among the key areas in… Read More
