Search Result for “MASBATE”
DSWD completes 2K sub-projects, benefiting 369K families in Bicol
January 22, 2024, 8:12 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) completed almost 2,000 sub-projects in 2023 through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) that benefited 369,388 households in Bicol, an official said… Read More
72% of ASF-hit areas in Bicol upgraded as buffer zones
January 18, 2024, 7:46 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) reported on Thursday that some of the municipalities and cities previously affected by the African swine fever (ASF) have been upgraded into “pink zones”, which means they have recovered from the infestation. In an interview,… Read More
DA-Bicol prepares 'drought-resistant' seeds to cushion El Niño impact
January 17, 2024, 7:02 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) is now preparing drought-resistant seed varieties for distribution to farmers in the region to cushion the possible effects of El Niño. In an interview on Wednesday, Mary Grace Rodriguez, DA-5 field operation division chief, said the… Read More
DOH distributes 11 new ambulances to 3 Bicol provinces
January 15, 2024, 8:24 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH-CHD5) distributed new ambulance units to several rural health units and hospitals in three provinces of the region over the weekend. In an interview on Monday, Roengen Punzalan, head of DOH-Bicol's Health… Read More
392 families in Bicol get P35.8-M aid via BP2 program in 2023
January 11, 2024, 6:26 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A total of 392 families who benefited from the Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa (BP2) program in Bicol received a total of PHP35.8 million cash assistance in 2023, a regional official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported Thursday. "The amount of… Read More
Albay guv orders urgent, thorough probe of illegal quarry activities
January 8, 2024, 5:01 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Albay has ordered to expedite the investigation and subsequent prosecution of the perpetrators of reported illicit quarrying and dredging operations. Governor Edcel Greco Lagman issued a memorandum on Monday emphasizing the urgency to probe the illegal… Read More
Power firm supplies more electricity to off-grid areas
January 8, 2024, 4:39 pm
MANILA – In line with the administration’s goal of ensuring a stable supply of electricity across the country, listed power generation firm DMCI Power Corp. (DPC) supplied more electricity to off-grid areas in 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Monday, its parent… Read More
5 NPA rebels facing multiple criminal raps nabbed in Masbate
January 8, 2024, 4:23 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Five members of the New People’s Army (NPA) wanted for several crimes were arrested during manhunt operations in Masbate province over the weekend, the Police Regional Office 5 (Bicol) reported on Monday. Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said the suspects were… Read More
Deluge of sardines trapped in Sarangani coast seen as a ‘blessing’
January 8, 2024, 2:22 pm
KORONADAL CITY – The beaching of juvenile pelagic sardines is not necessarily a sign of underwater seismic activity but is a natural phenomenon, an environment science research specialist, said Monday.Cirilo Lagnason Jr., a researcher from the Department of Environment and Natural… Read More
1 dead, 61 hurt due to illegal firecracker use in Bicol
January 2, 2024, 8:22 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) on Tuesday reported 61 firecracker-related incidents with one fatality during the New Year celebration. In an interview, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, also said a total of 706 illegal firecrackers were seized across the… Read More
Bicol's 'pasalubong' list
December 29, 2023, 5:39 pm
DARAGA, Albay – Returning home from your Bicol trip but still don't know what "pasalubong" to take with you to capture the unique flavors and culture of the region? Fret not! We have made the list and checked it twice to find out what's novel and nice. Sorsogon's pili skincare essentials If you… Read More
DA urges Bicolanos to buy ASF-free meat for safe holiday celebrations
December 12, 2023, 7:00 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA)-5 (Bicol) on Tuesday advised the public to be careful in buying meat products to ensure a safe celebration of the Christmas season. Lovella Guarin, DA-Bicol spokesperson, said to ensure food safety particularly from African swine fever (ASF),… Read More
High-powered firearm, ammunition recovered in Masbate
December 11, 2023, 7:02 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Government troops recovered a high-powered firearm and ammunition belonging to the New People's Army (NPA) after an armed encounter with some rebels at the boundary of Palanas and Cataingan towns in Masbate province on Monday morning. In a report, Maj. Frank Roldan, 9th Infantry… Read More
3 Cebu major ports eyed as int’l cruise line docking stations
December 5, 2023, 8:55 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is eyeing three of Cebu’s major ports as potential docking ports for international cruise liner, backing Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco’s move to make the Philippines as a top cruise tourism destination. In a statement Tuesday, Cebu Port… Read More
Bad weather destroys P22.4-M crops in Bicol
November 24, 2023, 7:06 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – At least PHP22.4 million worth of agriculture products were destroyed as the Bicol Region experienced heavy rains and flooding due to a shear line earlier this week, the Department of Agriculture-5 (DA-Bicol) reported on Friday. In an interview, Lovella Guarin, DA-Bicol… Read More
Damage to agri from shear line in 7 provinces hits P147M
November 24, 2023, 3:02 pm
MANILA – The damage to agriculture due to floods caused by the shear line has reached PHP147 million in seven affected provinces, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Friday. The provinces of Capiz and Northern Samar have the biggest reported damage at PHP80 million and PHP45 million,… Read More
Private sector support sought for transport projects
November 22, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – The private sector’s support will play a pivotal role in speeding up the completion of vital transport infrastructure projects, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said Wednesday. At the Stratbase ADR Institute Pilipinas Conference, Bautista said the DOTr has “resorted to… Read More
NDRRMC: Families affected by shear line, LPA top 81K
November 22, 2023, 10:47 am
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday reported that a total of 81,050 families have so far been affected by bad weather due to the presence of a shear line and a low pressure area. In its latest disaster bulletin, the agency said the number… Read More
27 Bicol LGUs among most child-friendly places in PH
November 21, 2023, 6:44 pm
DARAGA, Albay – Twenty-seven local government units (LGU) in the Bicol region were hailed as among the country's most child-friendly places based on the results of the 2022 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) released by the Department of the Interior and Local Government in Bicol… Read More
Quake-affected mall employees, fisherfolk get cash aid from DSWD
November 21, 2023, 5:50 pm
MANILA – Fisherfolk and employees of a mall severely affected by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Mindanao on Nov. 17 have received cash assistance and family food packs (FFPs) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications… Read More
