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Isko, Ping, Gonzales not backing out of prexy race for Leni
April 17, 2022, 5:34 pm
MANILA – Presidential candidates Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, Panfilo "Ping’ Lacson", and Norberto Gonzales have assured the voters that they will never withdraw from the electoral race despite alleged attempts to lure them to quit and make the "ultimate sacrifice". “Ang message namin… Read More
More than half of PH now under Alert Level 1: Palace
April 13, 2022, 11:28 am
MANILA – More than half of the Philippines' total cities and municipalities, including Metro Manila, are now under the lowest Alert Level 1 status from April 16 to 30 as Covid-19 cases in the country remain low, Malacañang said Wednesday. In a press statement, acting presidential spokesperson… Read More
Healthcare group sees hope in unity with BBM-Sara
April 9, 2022, 3:38 pm
DAVAO CITY – Physicians and other healthcare personnel from various regions have seen that the key to progress in the country is through unity, thus, they have affirmed their support on Saturday to UniTeam’s presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and vice-presidential bet Mayor Sara Z.… Read More
91 PUV drivers in GenSan, Koronadal negative for drug use
April 8, 2022, 7:28 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY—Ninety-one public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and nine conductors from here and nearby Koronadal City tested negative for illegal drug use during the simultaneous random drug testing Friday.Kath Abad, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Soccsksargen spokesperson, said the… Read More
Another batch of Balik Probinsya recipients leave for Bicol
April 7, 2022, 3:16 pm
MANILA – A total of five families consisting of 18 individuals hold on to their dream of a fresh start in life as they go back to their home provinces in Catanduanes and Sorsogon in the Bicol region through the national government’s Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program (BP2). On Thursday,… Read More
If elected, Pacman to fill up 'mega' jail with corrupt officials
April 4, 2022, 10:19 am
MANILA – Presidential candidate Sen. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao said if elected, his administration would do away with impunity in going after corruption in government, ensuring that prisons get filled by corrupt officials. “Subukan lang nila ako ng anim na taon. Makikita nila na 'yung… Read More
Koronadal intensifies anti-ASF drive after incursion
April 1, 2022, 3:48 pm
KORONADAL CITY – The City Veterinary Office (CVO) here has stepped up anew its surveillance and monitoring against African swine fever (ASF) after an incursion occurred in three villages in the nearby municipality of Banga, affecting some 200 hogs.Following the incursion, CVO said it immediately… Read More
ASF hits village hog farm in Sarangani
March 31, 2022, 8:14 pm Updated on March 31, 2022, 8:58 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Provincial Veterinary Office (ProVet) confirmed a positive case of African swine fever (ASF) in a village backyard hog farm in Malapatan, Sarangani on Thursday. Dr. Bernard Cababat, acting ProVet chief, said the case came from Barangay Lun Padidu after years of zero… Read More
Comelec report on Smartmatic’s alleged breach out Wednesday
March 29, 2022, 6:18 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting to get the report from its law department on Wednesday on the possible civil and criminal liability of its service provider Smartmatic International following allegations of a security breach. “We instructed our law department, they… Read More
BOC, DA say digitalization to address smuggling
March 28, 2022, 7:07 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) agreed that digitalization of their system would boost the government's fight against the smuggling of agricultural products in the country. This, after Senate President Vicente Sotto III during the Senate Committee of… Read More
PNP tags 49 election hotspots in Soccsksargen
March 28, 2022, 5:59 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Police Regional Office in Soccsksargen (PRO-12) has placed 45 municipalities and four cities under the “election areas of concern” in connection with the upcoming May 9 local and national polls.Lt. Col. Maria Joyce Birrey, PRO-12 spokesperson, said Monday that of… Read More
‘Signs’ point to PRRD endorsing Marcos: Baste
March 27, 2022, 3:32 pm
POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato – LAKAS-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) vice presidential candidate Mayor Sara Duterte's brother, Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Z. Duterte, on Sunday acknowledged the "signs" regarding their father's possible endorsement of UniTeam's presidential hopeful… Read More
Mom turns emotional as her family qualifies for ‘Balik Probinsya’
March 24, 2022, 3:27 pm
MANILA – Mieflor Soria patiently waited for two years to return home under the government’s Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program. Soria, 43, is returning home to General Santos City with her three minor children, Stephanie, 16; Joan, 13; and Yuan, 4 years old. She said they were… Read More
26 more beneficiaries qualify to avail of BP2 program
March 23, 2022, 5:04 pm
MANILA – Additional seven families consisting of 26 individuals are set to start a new life in their home provinces in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) through the government’s Balik Probinsya Bagong Pag-Asa (BP2) Program. On Wednesday, the beneficiaries arrived at the BP2 depot in Agham Road, Quezon… Read More
Panel reviews minimum wage for Soccsksargen
March 23, 2022, 3:50 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – Soccsksargen (RTWPB-12) will hold a public consultation for possible adjustment of the region’s minimum wage rates.Jessie Dela Cruz, RTWPB-12 secretary, said Wednesday the move is part of the board’s ongoing… Read More
BP2 recipient wants his children to experience prov’l life
March 23, 2022, 1:31 pm
MANILA – The prevailing impact of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in a highly urbanized city like Metro Manila has pushed Gerardo Bueno, 49, to restart his business back to his hometown in San Antonio, Zambales. Gerardo and his wife, Mary Grace, 45, along with their 11- and… Read More
Soccsksargen, BARMM record fewer Covid-19 cases, more recoveries
March 22, 2022, 7:07 pm
COTABATO CITY – The neighboring regions of Soccsksargen and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have recorded more recoveries for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19 infections, health authorities said.In a report Tuesday, the Department of Health in Soccsksargen (DOH-12) said… Read More
Intensified campaign nets 102 loose guns in GenSan
March 22, 2022, 6:58 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Authorities have managed to gather 102 unregistered and unlicensed guns following an intensified campaign against loose firearms in this city as part of the government effort to ensure the conduct of a peaceful May 9 election here.In an interview Tuesday, Col. Paul… Read More
9 presidential bets show up for Comelec debate
March 19, 2022, 7:32 pm
MANILA – The nine presidential aspirants who committed to attend the "Pilipinas Debates 2022" of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) showed up at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City on Saturday for the first of the five-series event. The first to arrive at about three hours… Read More
DOH-Soccsksargen monitors clustering of dengue cases
March 18, 2022, 5:36 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Health in Soccsksargen (DOH-12) has noted clustering of dengue cases in several villages of the region, amid a significant drop of the disease in the first quarter of this year.In a report released Friday, Dr. Dyan Zubelle Parayao, DOH-12 infectious… Read More
