Provincial
Surigao Sur guv cancels Christmas parties after destructive tremor
December 7, 2023, 8:32 pm
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – Governor Alexander Pimentel has ordered the cancellation of Christmas parties and celebrations among local government units (LGUs) in the province after the devastating 7.4 earthquake on Dec. 2.“The provincial government is duty-bound to safeguard the welfare of… Read More
CAR residents cautioned vs. rising cases of flu due to cold weather
December 7, 2023, 8:14 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Health in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) on Thursday reminded the public to boost their immune system due to the cold weather in this summer capital.Victoria Malicdan, DOH-CAR senior health program officer, also urged the public to adopt the same… Read More
Bulacan forges sisterhood ties with state of California
December 7, 2023, 8:14 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS – The provincial government of Bulacan and the state of California can now enjoy mutually beneficial educational, economic and cultural exchanges as they forged a sisterhood relationship at the Marco Polo Hotel in Pasig City on Wednesday night. In a statement on Thursday, Katrina… Read More
Chinese traders explore investment opportunities in Davao Norte
December 7, 2023, 8:02 pm
CARMEN, Davao del Norte – A 18-man Chinese business group on Thursday expressed their interest in investing in the two cities and three municipalities under this province’s 2nd District.Representatives of the local government units (LGUs) of Panabo City, Island Garden City of Samal, Carmen,… Read More
MSU Marawi to resume classes with heightened security
December 7, 2023, 7:51 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus in Marawi City is set to resume its classes next week after the Dec. 3 blast that killed four and injured scores of mass goers.In a memo released on Thursday, MSU president Basari Mapupuno said mental health support would be… Read More
21K quake victims in Surigao Sur get aid
December 7, 2023, 7:32 pm
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – At least 21,615 distressed residents in this province have so far benefited from the ongoing earthquake response operations of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 13 (Caraga).“The agency is currently working in close coordination with the… Read More
Ilocos region’s November inflation drops to 2.9%
December 7, 2023, 7:23 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Ilocos region posted a slight drop in the rate of price increases in November. In a statement issued Thursday, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) chief administrative officer Camille Carla Beltran said the region’s month-on-month inflation rate eased to 2.9… Read More
PSA completes poverty profiling in E. Visayas
December 7, 2023, 7:06 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is eyeing to turn over completed community-based monitoring system (CBMS) data to all 91 towns of Eastern Visayas before the year ends. Zonia Salazar, assistant chief of the PSA regional statistical operation and coordination division,… Read More
P211-M Davao Norte bridge enables easier transport of agri products
December 7, 2023, 6:53 pm
CARMEN, Davao del Norte – Agricultural commodities from this province can now easily be transported to the south as the PHP211 million Tuganay Bridge southbound portion opened to motorists on Thursday.In an interview, Davao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Alan Dujali noted that in the 2024 national… Read More
Ormoc City mall designated as command center during extreme calamities
December 7, 2023, 5:55 pm
ORMOC CITY, Leyte – The city government here signed an agreement with Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) designating the latter as a temporary evacuation site and command center during calamities with mass casualties. Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez and RLC operations director Allan Anthony Armamento led… Read More
Only 353 barangays in W. Visayas yet to be drug-cleared
December 7, 2023, 5:50 pm
ILOILO CITY – Only 353 out of the 4,051 barangays in Western Visayas have yet to be declared as drug-cleared, data from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) showed.PDEA information officer, Ma. Graziella B. Tanaleon, said Thursday they look forward to reducing the number once the… Read More
Ilocos Norte guv gives Capitol workers early Christmas, birthday treat
December 7, 2023, 5:34 pm
LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc wore his Santa hat on Thursday as he treated Capitol workers to a free lunch. This has been an annual tradition for the governor, both as a Christmas and birthday treat. He is turning 35 years old on Dec. 9. The free lunch program started… Read More
DOLE awards over P7.6-M livelihood aid to Iloilo, Guimaras recipients
December 7, 2023, 4:22 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Western Visayas released Thursday over PHP7.64 million worth of checks and material inputs for various livelihood projects of 351 recipients from Guimaras and Iloilo provinces. The livelihood assistance benefits marginalized… Read More
Body of slain NPA fighter claimed, another wounded in Negros
December 7, 2023, 3:49 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The family of the slain New People’s Army (NPA) fighter in Negros Occidental claimed his body on Thursday, a day after he and his comrades encountered troops of the Philippine Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) in Barangay Amontay, Binalbagan town. The 62IB identified the… Read More
E. Visayas surfing instructors told to get accreditation
December 7, 2023, 3:19 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Eastern Visayas has urged surfing instructors in the region to apply for accreditation that would give them more opportunities as the water sport continues to gain local and foreign attractions. “To be a DOT-accredited surf instructor is… Read More
Stakeholders donate P64-M to CAR education
December 7, 2023, 2:40 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Stakeholders contributed PHP64 million in various forms to schools in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) that help ease the situation of learners, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) said Wednesday.“Our stakeholders are very important. Since we are… Read More
RDC-6 identifies proposed major projects in W. Visayas
December 7, 2023, 1:33 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Regional Development Council-Western Visayas (Region 6) tackled the proposed major projects for the region during the first full council meeting hosted by this city’s Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, the council chairperson, in Macau, China, on Wednesday. “We delved into… Read More
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental inflation rates decline in November
December 7, 2023, 11:47 am
BACOLOD CITY – The inflation rates in Negros Occidental and this highly-urbanized city significantly declined in November due to lower prices in most commodity groups, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in its latest summary inflation report. From 7.8 percent in October, Negros… Read More
Iloilo City PWDs urged to have their IDs installed with security label
December 7, 2023, 11:11 am
ILOILO CITY – The local government here through the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) is calling all its persons with disability (PWD) who are holders of city-issued identification cards to have them installed with security labels and not wait for the February 2024 deadline. “For… Read More
Cebu guv says golf tourism to be included in ‘Suroy-suroy Sugbo’
December 7, 2023, 10:22 am
CEBU CITY – The Cebu provincial government is training its eyes toward sports tourism. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday said the plan to highlight golf competition as among its tourism flagship activities was raised following her meeting with golf tourism stakeholders led by Tourism… Read More
