Search Result for “MASBATE”
LTO distributes 16.5K unclaimed, replaced license plates in Bicol
August 17, 2023, 8:05 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) started on Thursday the distribution of some 16,500 unclaimed and replaced licensed plates in the Bicol region. In an interview, Noel Barbacena, LTO-Bicol administrative office chief, said the release is simultaneously done in the six provinces… Read More
SSS to collect P3M from 7 delinquent employers in Albay
August 16, 2023, 12:17 am
LEGAZPI CITY – The Social Security System (SSS)-Luzon Bicol division is expecting PHP3 million established collectibles after visiting seven delinquent employers who do not remit employees' contributions in Tabaco City. The seven visited establishments on Tuesday are engaged in the following… Read More
P12-M aid to fisherfolk groups to boost fish production in Bicol
August 15, 2023, 8:58 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) is now preparing to distribute the second tranche of livelihood assistance to fishermen in the form of 10,000 "bangus" (milkfish) fingerlings, cages, and set of fish feeds worth a total of PHP1 million to a fisherfolk… Read More
Nat'l Security Council scores latest NPA attack in Masbate
August 14, 2023, 12:45 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday condemned the communist insurgents following another unprovoked "bomb and gun attack" by its members which wounded three people, including a barangay captain, in Masbate province over the weekend. "We strongly condemn the latest atrocities… Read More
“Habagat’ to bring rain to most parts of PH on Saturday
August 12, 2023, 7:05 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will bring rain to most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers… Read More
LPA, 'habagat' to bring rains across PH
August 11, 2023, 10:14 am
MANILA – Many areas in the country will experience rains caused by a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” the weather bureau said Friday. The LPA that developed inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday was last seen 310 km. east of Borongan… Read More
3 NPA rebels surrender to gov't troops in Masbate
August 10, 2023, 7:23 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Three members of the New People's Army (NPA) have voluntarily surrendered to government troops on Tuesday in Cataingan, Masbate province, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) reported Thursday. In a report, Lt. Col Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, only identified the… Read More
Fisherfolk groups in 3 Bicol provinces get nearly P3-M aid
August 10, 2023, 6:29 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Members of fisherfolk associations from three provinces in the Bicol region were recipients of almost PHP3 million worth of fishing gears and paraphernalia from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). In an interview on Thursday, Rowena Briones, officer-in-charge… Read More
Geographical indications seen to help establish, grow PH brands
August 8, 2023, 8:09 pm
MANILA – Philippine products are expected to level up their profitability by registering as geographical indications (GI) as this will establish and grow the Philippine brand around the world with a reputation for high-quality, according to Senator Sonny Angara. “Kung ang farmgate price lang… Read More
DSWD distributes 6.4K food packs to Camarines Sur families
August 4, 2023, 3:23 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) on Friday distributed 6,418 family food packs (FFPs) to families in Camarines Sur affected by Typhoon Egay and enhanced southwest monsoon or "habagat". In an interview, Carl James Cabarles, DSWD disaster risk… Read More
NPA rebel surrenders in Masbate
August 3, 2023, 4:29 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A member of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to police in Mandaon, Masbate province, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) said on Thursday. In a report, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, identified the surrenderer as "Ka Kirat", 58, from the village of… Read More
DA eyes partnership with agri firm to address smuggling, ASF
July 31, 2023, 7:59 pm
MANILA – Officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday met with representatives of SGS Philippines Inc. to discuss possible partnerships aimed at addressing challenges affecting the industry, including African swine fever (ASF). In a statement, the DA noted that the meeting also… Read More
Egay initial damage in Bicol placed at P62M
July 31, 2023, 6:42 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Almost PHP62 million worth of infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets were damaged by Typhoon Egay-enhanced southwest monsoon in the Bicol Region, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Monday. In an interview, Gremil Alexis Naz, OCD-Bicol spokesperson, said the… Read More
PAL, CebuPac cancel 10 flights due to Egay
July 28, 2023, 11:10 am
MANILA – Local carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific (CEB) have canceled 10 local and international flights on Friday, citing the effects of Typhoon Egay. In an advisory, PAL said the canceled flights are PR 2196/2197 and PR 2198/2199 Manila-Laoag-Manila; PR 330/331… Read More
Signal No. 1 still hoisted over parts of N. Luzon
July 27, 2023, 8:27 pm
MANILA – Some areas in Northern Luzon remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 even if Typhoon Egay (international name Doksuri) is already outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the weather bureau said Thursday afternoon. Batanes, northern portion of Apayao (Calanasan, Luna,… Read More
14 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
July 27, 2023, 11:02 am
MANILA – Fourteen flights have been canceled so far due to inclement weather on Thursday, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. These flights are: * PAL Express (2P) 2932/2933 Manila-Basco-Manila* 2P 2196/2197 Manila-Laoag-Manila* 2P 2198/2199 Manila-Laoag-Manila* Cebu Pacific… Read More
Several Northern Luzon airports sustain damage due to Egay
July 26, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – Some airports in Northern Luzon have sustained damages as Typhoon Egay battered the area, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported Wednesday.Operations at the Laoag International Airport were temporarily halted due to the weather situation. CAAP said the airport… Read More
Egay grounds 36 domestic flights
July 25, 2023, 1:35 pm
MANILA – Thirty-six domestic flights have been canceled so far due to inclement weather and in anticipation of the effects of Super Typhoon Egay. The Manila International Airport Authority has so far reported 20 canceled flights on Tuesday: * PAL Express (2P) 2198/2199 Manila-Laoag-Manila*… Read More
Bicol police teams to ensure public safety amid Typhoon Egay
July 24, 2023, 6:31 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of the public amid the adverse weather conditions caused by Typhoon Egay (Doksuri). Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, in a phone interview, said the Reactionary Standby Support Force… Read More
3.1K passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to Egay
July 24, 2023, 5:09 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – More than 3,100 passengers are stranded at the eight ports of the Bicol Region due to the rough seas caused by Typhoon Egay, the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) said on Monday. In a phone interview, Gremil Alexis Naz, OCD-5 spokesperson, said that based on the report of… Read More
