Provincial
Comelec-Cordillera offices transmit 1.45K COCs, CONAs
October 11, 2024, 3:25 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) provincial and city offices in the Cordillera region have transmitted 1,457 certificates of candidacy (COCs) and certificates of nomination and acceptance (CONA). Comelec Regional Director, lawyer Julius Torres, said in an interview that… Read More
Dengue cases in Iloilo province breach 10K but on decline
October 11, 2024, 2:40 pm
ILOILO CITY – Dengue cases in Iloilo province reached 10,075, with 25 deaths from January to Oct. 5 this year, but on a declining trend, according to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Friday. “Based on the dengue epidemic curve of the province, the dengue cases are steadily… Read More
3.6K Albayanos receive cash aid via DSWD program
October 11, 2024, 2:27 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – A total of 3,605 individuals from Legazpi City and Ligao City, both in Albay province, received financial assistance on Friday through the Ayuda sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Bicol (DSWD-5). Leslie Benbing, DSWD-5 crisis… Read More
Sulu village councilor arrested with P20-M 'shabu'
October 11, 2024, 2:07 pm
COTABATO CITY – Anti-narcotics agents intercepted a village councilor in Jolo, Sulu during a drug bust on Thursday, seizing PHP20 million worth of shabu. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Director Gil Cesario Castro of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) said 46-year-old… Read More
Food supply, importation contribute to lower Sept inflation in Ilocos
October 11, 2024, 2:05 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Rate of price increases in the Ilocos Region slowed to 0.6 percent in September this year from 1.8 percent in August primarily due to sufficient food supply, according to authorities. Philippine Statistics Authority - Ilocos Region supervising statistical specialist… Read More
Negros Occidental, 3 LGUs win 7 major Pearl Awards in tourism
October 11, 2024, 1:22 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental and two local government units (LGUs) in the province, Sipalay City and Don Salvador Benedicto town, bagged the grand winner awards in six categories of the 2024 Pearl Awards presented by the Department of Tourism and the Association of Tourism Officers of the… Read More
Ilocos Norte eyes 50-hectare cacao expansion
October 10, 2024, 10:18 pm
LAOAG CITY – The province of Ilocos Norte is expanding its cacao plantations in the towns of Adams, Pagudpud, and Vintar this year to boost economic livelihood and diversify income of farmers. As one of the promising high-value crops and the province having an extensive area suitable for growing… Read More
Negros Oriental bolsters security amid upcoming events, polls
October 10, 2024, 10:16 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) is increasing their police visibility as many events are lined up towards the end of the year and the election season is picking up, an official said Thursday. “We have increased the number of checkpoints from two to three… Read More
Antique incumbent vice guv clarifies he is running for governor
October 10, 2024, 9:59 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Incumbent Vice Governor Edgar Denosta clarified he is pushing through with his plan to run for governor of Antique province in the 2025 midterm elections. Denosta, in an interview on Thursday, said there was just a typographical error with his Certificate of… Read More
Bulacan hospitals, health offices get new ambulances from prov'l gov't
October 10, 2024, 9:40 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS – To ensure Bulakenyos’ better access to emergency medical services, the provincial government turned over 10 ambulances to various district hospitals and health offices at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center here on Thursday. Governor Daniel Fernando said some of the… Read More
Mindanao undergoing transformative infrastructure dev't: MinDA exec
October 10, 2024, 9:36 pm
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao is in a crucial phase of infrastructure development that will accelerate its socio-economic growth, according to Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso Magno. During the 1st Mindanao Infrastructure Summit held Thursday at the SMX Convention Center,… Read More
CHED gives P4.4-M for indigent, deserving students in Pangasinan
October 10, 2024, 9:35 pm
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Ilocos Region distributed PHP4.4 million cash grants to around 638 students of Urdaneta City University (UCU) at the SM City Urdaneta Central on Thursday. The cash grant is for the Tertiary Education Subsidy Program and Tulong… Read More
New flyover to reduce traffic in Bulacan town
October 10, 2024, 9:05 pm
GUIGUINTO, Bulacan – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) opened to the public on Thursday the new four-lane Guiguinto flyover at the intersection of Plaridel Arterial Bypass Road and Guiguinto-Balagtas in Barangay Tiaong of this town. The completed structure dubbed Flyover No. 1,… Read More
Caraga gov’t communicators strengthen disaster response plans
October 10, 2024, 9:04 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Around 100 government communicators and information officers from various agencies and local government units (LGUs) gathered here on Thursday to enhance the Risk Communication Plan of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) and local DRRMCs.… Read More
Army told to prevent NPA resurgence in Bohol
October 10, 2024, 9:03 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The 47th Infantry Battalion (47IB) of the Philippine Army based in Negros Oriental is relentlessly sustaining its operations in nearby Bohol province to prevent a resurgence of the New People’s Army (NPA). Lt. Col. Magno Mapalad, 47IB commanding officer, told the Philippine… Read More
Nat'l summit to promote potentials of dairy industry
October 10, 2024, 8:57 pm
ILOILO CITY – Organizers of the 2024 National Dairy Summit (NDS) are exploring the potentials of the industry, identifying the gaps in the value chain for stakeholders to come in, and promoting it not only in Western Visayas but nationwide. The summit set to take place at the Iloilo Convention… Read More
BIR-Eastern Visayas bares P183-M losses from smuggled tobacco
October 10, 2024, 8:46 pm
PALO, Leyte – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recorded PHP183.36 million losses in taxes due to trading of illegal cigarettes in Eastern Visayas since 2018. BIR-Eastern Visayas Director Edith Yap said the amount represents unpaid excise taxes from smuggled cigarettes found during raids… Read More
NegOr family to represent C. Visayas in 4Ps national tilt in Manila
October 10, 2024, 8:19 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas has awarded the regional winners of the 2024 Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya, a social welfare official said on Thursday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, DSWD-7 regional director, said the Fortuito family from Barangay… Read More
Joint security forces deployed for 45th MassKara Festival
October 10, 2024, 7:49 pm
BACOLOD CITY – At least 1,859 joint security personnel were deployed to ensure peace and order during the 45th MassKara Festival, which will kick off with a “grand salubong” (welcome) on the night of Oct. 11 to usher in the festivity set from Oct. 12 to 27. Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, director of… Read More
Antique honors 15 outstanding senior citizens
October 10, 2024, 7:45 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Fifteen senior citizens in the province of Antique were recognized for helping preserve the province’s rich history, culture, and arts and for their active contribution to their organization and community, during the 2024 Provincial Senior Citizen’s Congress… Read More
