Provincial
Fish Conservation Week emphasizes sustainability, food security
September 16, 2024, 5:17 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Davao Region (BFAR-11) launched the 61st Fish Conservation Week on Monday, focusing on sustainability and food security. “This annual event underscores the importance of conserving our fishery resources. Conservation is key to… Read More
W. Visayas schools shift to alternative learning due to bad weather
September 16, 2024, 3:00 pm
ILOILO City – Some 2,520 public schools in Western Visayas shifted to alternative learning delivery mode (ADM) on Monday following the suspension of face-to-face classes due to bad weather. In an interview, Hernani Escullar Jr., Department of Education Western Visayas information officer, said… Read More
Camarines Sur, Albay towns suspend classes due to heavy rainfall
September 16, 2024, 2:49 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Camarines Sur and several local government units in Albay suspended classes on Monday due to heavy rains brought by weather disturbances. In a memorandum, Camarines Sur Governor Vincenzo Renato Luigi Villafuerte said the suspension of classes was… Read More
Sea travel suspension stays in Surigao Norte – PCG
September 16, 2024, 2:30 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard Station in Surigao del Norte (CGS-SDN) maintained its temporary suspension of sea travel on Monday due to strong gale-force winds affecting Mindanao’s western, northern, and eastern seaboards. In an updated advisory, the CGS-SDN extended the suspension… Read More
Thousands evacuated amid rain, floods in NegOr
September 16, 2024, 12:13 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – More than 2,000 individuals were evacuated in Negros Oriental due to flooding triggered by torrential rains brought about by the southwest monsoon or habagat over the weekend.The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office also reported the death of one person who… Read More
PCG suspends sea travels in Surigao, Dinagat
September 15, 2024, 11:28 am
BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday halted sea travels due to the prevailing strong to gale force winds associated with the southwest monsoon affecting most parts of Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands. The Coast Guard Stations (CGS) in Surigao del Norte,… Read More
Comelec-NIR to hold poll counting machine demo in every LGU
September 14, 2024, 6:47 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will conduct a demonstration of the automated counting machine (ACM) in every local government unit (LGU) in Negros Island Region (NIR) as part of the voters' education campaign for the May 2025 national and local elections. NIR Election… Read More
13.5K families in Negros Occidental displaced by heavy rains, floods
September 14, 2024, 6:12 pm
BACOLOD CITY – At least 13,509 families in Negros Occidental, including this highly-urbanized city, have been displaced by heavy rains and floods due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Storm Ferdie as of Saturday afternoon. Less than 24 hours since it entered the Philippine Area of… Read More
More projects for Ilonggos under PBBM leadership
September 14, 2024, 12:10 pm
ILOILO CITY – Ilonggos can look forward to more projects under the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. brand of leadership, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said on Friday. Lotilla, also the Western Visayas Cabinet Officer for Development and Security, graced the "Handog ng Pangulo: Serbiyong… Read More
NIA sells P29/kg rice to marginalized sectors in N. Mindanao
September 13, 2024, 8:30 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The National Irrigation Administration in Northern Mindanao (NIA-10) provided low-cost rice to marginalized groups on Friday, selling it at PHP29 per kilogram. Larry Franada, acting regional manager of NIA-10, said a coupon system was used to ensure that only eligible… Read More
BBM Rice, Kadiwa, 'Handog' services reach thousands in Laguna
September 13, 2024, 8:13 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The National Irrigation Administration in Region 4A (NIA-Calabarzon) participated in the nationwide launch of the “Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka” (BBM) Rice Program and the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” at its regional office in Pila, Laguna on Friday. The event sold 1,000 sacks… Read More
Public warned vs. disease outbreak amid rains, flooding
September 13, 2024, 7:59 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Oriental is urging the public to stay vigilant against diseases that may trigger an outbreak amid rains and floods in the coming months, an official said Friday. Dr. Liland Estacion, PHO chief, issued a memorandum to all city and… Read More
Over 7K TUPAD beneficiaries to boost anti-dengue drive in Iloilo City
September 13, 2024, 7:50 pm
ILOILO CITY – A total of 7,345 residents of Iloilo City have been tapped under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) of the Department of Labor and Employment to boost dengue efforts in communities. Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) manager… Read More
120 CDO inmates receive legal education aid
September 13, 2024, 7:48 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – At least 120 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in the male dormitory of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) here will benefit from legal education support through a new partnership with a local learning institution. During the opening ceremony on Friday, Jail… Read More
Pangasinan aims for maximum use of PhilHealth Konsulta package
September 13, 2024, 7:46 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Governor Ramon Guico III is urging residents of Pangasinan to take advantage of PhilHealth’s Konsultasyong Sulit Tama (Konsulta) outpatient benefits available at provincial hospitals and health centers. The health package promotes preventive care rather than waiting for… Read More
DOLE disburses P35.7-M financial aid in C. Visayas
September 13, 2024, 7:25 pm
CEBU CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday released financial assistance worth over PHP35.7 million to 6,000 program beneficiaries during the “Handog ng Pangulo Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair”. Lilia Estillore, regional director of DOLE-7, said that the amount were… Read More
P29 per kilo rice sold to vulnerable groups in Ilocos region
September 13, 2024, 7:13 pm
LAOAG CITY – Senior citizens, persons with disability, and solo parents availed of cheap rice sold at PHP29 per kilogram during the grand launching of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) Rice held at the National Irrigation Administration compound in San Nicolas town, Ilocos Norte province on… Read More
Lower food, transport prices ease inflation in Bacolod City, NegOcc
September 13, 2024, 7:09 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Decrease in the price indices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, and education services eased inflation for all income households in this highly-urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental in August. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed… Read More
Negrenses receive over P15-M in assistance on PBBM’s birthday
September 13, 2024, 6:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Beneficiaries in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City received at least PHP15.2 million in total assistance from various national government agencies during the “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Tapat Para Sa Lahat” to mark President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 67th birthday on… Read More
Bicolanos thank PBBM for various aids on his 67th birthday
September 13, 2024, 6:56 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Bicolanos from vulnerable sectors, including minimum wage earners, on Friday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for pouring various forms of assistance into the region's six provinces, as they greeted him on his 67th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, various national… Read More
