Provincial
NegOcc disaster operations center heightens alert for Holy Week
March 27, 2024, 6:45 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) Operations Center went on blue alert on Wednesday to ensure preparedness and prompt response during the observance of the Holy Week. In a memorandum, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the heightened… Read More
Garments, symbols of saints in Lent procession tell stories
March 27, 2024, 6:37 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Caretakers of images of saints at the St. Joseph Cathedral in the town of San Jose de Buenavista are painstakingly preparing for the procession this Holy Thursday and Good Friday, ensuring that the garments they wear and symbols they carry tell the exact record… Read More
23 Agusan Norte entrepreneurs to get P7-M SLP funding
March 27, 2024, 6:24 pm
BUTUAN CITY – At least 23 entrepreneurs in Agusan del Norte are set to receive financial support through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).The PHP7 million financial aid will be utilized as start-up capitalization of the local… Read More
Misamis Occidental 'insurgency-free' after death of NPA leader
March 27, 2024, 6:07 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The dismantling of the communist rebel group and the death of one of its longtime leaders are factors leading to the declaration of Misamis Occidental province as "insurgency-free."Maj. Gen. Gabriel Viray, commander of the 1st Infantry Division (1ID), said the support of… Read More
DepEd seeks more funds to repair disaster-damaged schools in Ilocos
March 27, 2024, 6:05 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Department of Education in the Ilocos Region (Region 1) is seeking more funds for the repair of schools damaged by previous calamities. During the Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting held Wednesday at the Fort Ilocandia in this city, architect Felix Villanueva, Jr., head… Read More
Calabarzon's 2nd 'most wanted' nabbed in Laguna
March 27, 2024, 5:33 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Lawmen in this province are taking no vacations in their fight against crime as demonstrated by the arrest on Tuesday of a wanted kidnap suspect. Col. Gauvin Unos, acting director of the Laguna Police Provincial Office (LPPO), on Wednesday told reporters that the suspect,… Read More
Iloilo health office: No signs of provincewide pertussis outbreak
March 27, 2024, 4:42 pm
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government here does not see indications to declare a provincewide pertussis outbreak but is looking at intensifying immunization efforts to help address the increasing cases in Iloilo. “As of yet, there is no indication of a provincewide outbreak because what we… Read More
P3.8-M marijuana plants destroyed in Pangasinan
March 27, 2024, 4:38 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Government operatives seized 19,250 fully-grown marijuana plants worth PHP3.8 million during an operation in Aguilar town, Pangasinan, Tuesday. The plants were also immediately burned on site after the operation, according to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Pangasinan… Read More
Free vacation awaits 7 lucky 1st-time visitors to Baguio, Benguet
March 27, 2024, 3:35 pm
BAGUIO CITY — Seven bus passengers, who are first-time visitors to Baguio City, will be selected on Thursday to win a three-day vacation here and in Benguet as part of the 2024 Lucky Summer Visitors (LSV) search created by local media practitioners. "We will do the search in Pugo, La Union,… Read More
Live street ‘Senakulo’ to draw more than 60K on Good Friday
March 27, 2024, 3:17 pm
PALO, Leyte – The Archdiocese of Palo and the local government here are expecting at least 60,000 devotees to witness the live street play of Senakulo, the staged re-enactment of Jesus Christ's passion and death, on Good Friday. Nariza Marasigan, the town tourism office head, said that now that… Read More
'Oplan Semana Santa' tightens watch at Caraga’s border town
March 27, 2024, 2:45 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Land Transportation Office in Trento, Agusan del Sur (LTO-Trento) has intensified the implementation of Oplan Semana Santa 2024 to ensure the safety of motorists and travelers throughout the Holy Week.Trento is considered the gateway of the Caraga Region from other areas in… Read More
Northern Samar’s green lane targets to draw big investments
March 27, 2024, 12:38 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The implementation of the green lane in Northern Samar is expected to attract more investments to the poverty-stricken province as it streamlines the business application processes. Northern Samar provincial economic development and investment promotions office head Jhon Allen… Read More
Inter-agency committee assures peaceful observance of Lent in Antique
March 27, 2024, 10:13 am
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The inter-agency committee on security forces assured the peaceful observance of the Holy Week in Antique province, following their meeting Tuesday, where they laid down their security plan for March 27 -31. “All chiefs of police will be focused on ensuring… Read More
P117-M cocaine, shabu destroyed in Eastern Samar
March 26, 2024, 9:27 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Eastern Visayas on Tuesday destroyed through burning PHP117 million worth of cocaine and shabu, some of which were recovered recently in the coastal waters of Eastern Samar province. PDEA assistant regional director Alex Tablete… Read More
PhilHealth 'Konsulta' caravan goes to Antique
March 26, 2024, 9:23 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) urged Antique residents to help spread awareness on the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) as the program was launched in the province on Tuesday. PhilHealth-Western Visayas acting vice president Janet… Read More
BFAR-initiated fishing tech boosts livelihood of Ilocos fisherfolk
March 26, 2024, 9:08 pm
LAOAG CITY – Lambaklad, an eco-friendly fish trap technology, has boosted the catch of Dilavo Fishermen Association (DFA) members from Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte since it was introduced in May 2023. With favorable weather on Tuesday, two of the group’s motorized fishing boats were loaded with tuna… Read More
More first responders to be deployed to Cavite expressways
March 26, 2024, 8:42 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The management of Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South) announced it will be augmenting its roadside personnel in anticipation of increased vehicle traffic this Holy Week. In a message to reporters on Tuesday, MPT South president and general manager Raul Ignacio said… Read More
SSS serves violation notices to 13 erring Baguio employers
March 26, 2024, 7:34 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) here warned employers to ensure compliance since it is firm on running against violators. To date, 13 have been issued notices of violations. Lawyer Duches Venero Anselmo of the SSS Luzon North 1 cluster said those issued with notices are operating… Read More
Iloilo City under state of calamity due to pertussis outbreak
March 26, 2024, 7:26 pm
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo City is now under a state of calamity due to the pertussis outbreak, as contained in a resolution unanimously passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in a special session Tuesday afternoon. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Monday passed a resolution… Read More
DOH Eastern Visayas reports 5 suspected pertussis cases
March 26, 2024, 7:25 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health regional office here has asked local health offices to heighten surveillance and monitoring against pertussis, with five suspected cases of this highly contagious respiratory tract infection in the region. The DOH regional epidemiology and surveillance… Read More
