Provincial
15 BIFF members yield in Maguindanao Sur
March 26, 2024, 2:08 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Fifteen members of the extremist Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) took the chance to return to mainstream society while observing the fasting month of Ramadan.Brig. Gen. Oriel Pangcog, commander of the Army's 6th Infantry Brigade, welcomed Monday… Read More
Cebu bans entry of live poultry from Leyte amid bird flu scare
March 26, 2024, 1:54 pm
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Cebu has imposed a 45-day ban on the entry of live poultry and several types of birds from Leyte after Avian Influenza (AI) was detected in Kananga, Leyte two weeks ago. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in Executive Order No. 6 series of 2024, a copy of which… Read More
Iloilo City ready to be declared 'locally' free from ASF
March 26, 2024, 1:51 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Government is ready to declare a local African swine fever (ASF)-free status in a pink or buffer zone, according to the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA 6) on Tuesday. “After the outbreak, an LGU provided it is in the pink zone and has complied with… Read More
Cebu City mayor ramps up real property tax collection
March 26, 2024, 8:40 am
CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama on Monday underscored the city government’s effort to raise more revenue to fund big-ticket projects here through the revision of the real property tax (RPT) rates. Rama said he and his administration reviewed the proposed ordinance seeking an RPT rake hike while… Read More
New health facility to serve 10 remote Iloilo villages
March 25, 2024, 9:28 pm
ILOILO CITY –An initial 10 remote barangays in the municipality of Lambunao, Iloilo province will benefit from the Super Health Center that will soon rise in Barangay Pasig. Dr. Ma. Mercedes Ballarta, Lambunao health officer, said in an interview on Monday that the health center is expected to… Read More
P101.3-M seawall to safeguard Surigao Sur residents
March 25, 2024, 9:09 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The construction of a PHP101.3-million seawall project is seen to fortify the coastal defenses and safeguard residents of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur.The Marihatag Seawall project, whose groundbreaking on Sunday afternoon was led by Surigao del Sur 1st district Rep. Romeo Momo,… Read More
Holy Monday road mishap claims 13 lives in Cotabato
March 25, 2024, 8:43 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A road accident past noon on Holy Monday in the Cotabato town of Antipas claimed 13 lives.Authorities said the collision between a passenger van and a dump truck at the national highway in Barangay Lohong burned to death the victims, leaving only a lone survivor. Police identified… Read More
CDO activates Task Force El Niño
March 25, 2024, 8:42 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The local government here has formed a city-level task force (TF) to address the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.In a statement on Monday, City Mayor Rolando Uy said he issued Executive Order 127-2024 to gather the various City Hall departments to establish measures to… Read More
Iloilo City declares pertussis outbreak
March 25, 2024, 8:33 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) will soon declare a state of calamity following a pertussis outbreak. Three cases each were recorded in Jaro and Molo districts and one in Arevalo as of Monday. A state of calamity will pave the way for the utilization of over PHP16.6… Read More
DHSUD, NHA to aid calamity-hit families in Iloilo City
March 25, 2024, 8:22 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered its regional office in Western Visayas to validate the number of families affected by fire incidents for the provision of financial assistance under the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program… Read More
Davao City gov’t preps for August Ironman 70.3
March 25, 2024, 8:01 pm
DAVAO CITY – As part of the preparations for the Ironman 70.3 in August, an official said Monday that a walk-through and ocular inspection has been conducted at the Davao City Coastal Road, spanning the Matina Times Beach to the Bago Aplaya segment going to Coronon, Sta. Cruz.In an interview,… Read More
2-year-old girl survives road crash that killed parents, brother
March 25, 2024, 7:36 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A two-year-old girl survived while her parents and seven-year-old brother died after a traffic accident in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental over the weekend. The survivor is recuperating at a hospital in Bayawan City, according to Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros… Read More
RPOC-6 backs ‘stable internal peace, security’ declaration for NegOcc
March 25, 2024, 7:36 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC)-Western Visayas (Region 6) approved the declaration of a state of stable internal peace and security (SIPS) in Negros Occidental during its first quarter meeting in Bago City, just south of Bacolod, on Monday. Governor Eugenio Jose… Read More
Wildfires hit portions of Negros Oriental mountains
March 25, 2024, 7:33 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Authorities are keeping a close watch on highly elevated areas in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental after a series of wildfires razed portions of Mt. Pamari and Bao-Bao Peak. Adrian Sedillo, executive director of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO),… Read More
Lower generation, WESM costs cut power rates in Negros Occidental
March 25, 2024, 7:29 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Average residential power rates in all three distribution utilities in Negros Occidental decreased in March due to lower generation charge as well as reduced prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Data on Monday showed the rate reduction this month came after an… Read More
DA helping Calabarzon farmers remain productive amid El Niño
March 25, 2024, 7:26 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Department of Agriculture in Calabarzon (DA-4A) is implementing various interventions to mitigate the effects of El Niño on farmers in the region and ensure that they can produce food through the lean months. In an interview on Monday, Engr. Redelliza Gruezo, DA-4A’s… Read More
Mineral mining deal to bring jobs to Cordillera
March 25, 2024, 7:15 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Kalinga and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) will benefit from the approval of the mineral production sharing agreement with Makilala Mining Corporation Inc. (MMCI), the first copper mining project in the country. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in CAR said in a… Read More
60K chickens culled as bird flu detected in Leyte town
March 25, 2024, 7:03 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 60,000 chickens were culled in a private chicken breeder farm in Kananga, Leyte following the detection of the first case of Avian Influenza disease in the Eastern Visayas region, the Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office reported on Monday. DA Eastern Visayas… Read More
Church-based activities to add to Holy Week solemnity
March 25, 2024, 6:21 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The city government has put together different religious activities and Lenten presentations for the public as part of a more meaningful and solemn observance of Holy Week. “There will be mass services and presentations for the public to watch at major Catholic churches like the… Read More
Twin projects to cut police response time piloted in Calamba City
March 25, 2024, 6:13 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Law enforcement leaders here are combining the best attributes of Japan’s “Koban” system and the United States’ “911” rescue hotline to help police personnel become more responsive to the community’s needs when emergencies strike. This can be gleaned from the… Read More
