Provincial
Book offering turning points in Bacoor history launched
August 1, 2018, 9:59 pm
BACOOR CITY, Cavite – A book, entitled “Proclamation: Philippine Independence - The Truth About Aug. 1, 1898 Bacoor Assembly (A Historiographical Inquiry)” was launched Wednesday at the Plaza de Mariano Gomez here. The launching is seen to offer researched data and analysis of an important… Read More
AFP chief: Foreigner involvement in Lamitan blast unlikely
August 1, 2018, 9:54 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. said Wednesday there is no conclusive evidence that a foreigner was involved in Tuesday's bomb explosion in Lamitan City, Basilan.Galvez said it was likely that the driver of the van loaded with explosives happened to be a… Read More
Hundreds join 'Clean Rider' campaign launch in Digos
August 1, 2018, 9:48 pm
DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur – Hundreds of motorcycle riders joined Wednesday's launch of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Clean Rider campaign in this city.Mayor Joseph Peñas lauded the campaign, saying it would help deter crimes perpetrated by motorcyle-riding criminals.“I am very happy… Read More
TF Davao tells Dabawenyos to be vigilant vs. terrorists
August 1, 2018, 9:47 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The Task Force (TF) Davao on Wednesday called on Dabawenyos to remain vigilant following Tuesday's bombing incident in Lamitan, Basilan that left 10 persons dead and wounded five others.Col. Nolasco Mempin, TF Davao commander, also asked the public to immediately report suspicious… Read More
Zambo Norte town officials turn over 25 loose firearms
August 1, 2018, 9:46 pm
Barangay officials in the town of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte on Tuesday have surrendered 25 loose firearms to military authorities. (Photo courtesy: First Infantry Division PIO)ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Village officials of Godod town, Zamboanga del Norte, have surrendered 25 loose firearms to government… Read More
Davao City mayor lauds 'Clean Rider' campaign
August 1, 2018, 9:43 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has lauded the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its “Clean Rider” campaign, voicing optimism that the system could thwart crimes, especially those perpetrated by motorcycle riders."I strongly believe we are now in a good fight against the modus of… Read More
ARMM police issue guidelines to prevent Basilan-like blast
August 1, 2018, 9:41 pm
CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao –The Police Regional Office-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanaoon Tuesday issued precautionary guidelines to all police units in the region in the aftermath of the Lamitan, Basilan bomb blast that left 10 persons dead.Chief Supt. Graciano Mijares, director for the… Read More
Cargo ship catches fire off Zamboanga City
August 1, 2018, 9:36 pm
Regional Maritime Unit 9 policemen on Tuesday safely rescued the 16 crew of a cargo ship, M/V Buansa II, that caught fire while at the anchorage area in Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City. (Photo courtesy: Regional Maritime Unit-9) ZAMBOANGA CITY--Coast Guard personnel and Maritime policemen… Read More
SoCot to create office for persons with disabilities
August 1, 2018, 9:35 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- To ensure the proper delivery of services for persons with disabilities (PWDs), the provincial government of South Cotabato is mulling the creation of a new office that would cater to the sector.Haide Agustin, acting head of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development… Read More
IPs end month-long protest in Koronadal after dialogue with DepEd
August 1, 2018, 9:32 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- After almost a month, tribal residents and activists encamped in front of the Department of Education (DepEd)-12 regional office in Koronadal City finally dispersed on Tuesday after a series of dialogues.Dr. Allan Farnazo, DepEd-12 regional director, said Wednesday the… Read More
60 S. Cotabato inmates get secondary, elementary diplomas
August 1, 2018, 9:29 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- At least 60 inmates from Koronadal City and South Cotabato jails received their high school and elementary diplomas on Tuesday through the Department of Education's (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS).The inmates were formally confirmed by DepEd as graduates in a… Read More
PhilHealth-Ilocos Region now ISO 9001: 2015 certified
August 1, 2018, 9:26 pm
DAGUPAN CITY—The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in Region 1 has maintained excellent and reliable service to clients that enabled the issuance of certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015. Joseph Abuan Manuel, information officer… Read More
Cops file murder raps vs. vice mayor, 2 others for councilor's slay
August 1, 2018, 9:21 pm
TUGUEGARAO CITY -- The Cagayan Valley Police on Tuesday lodged murder charges against the vice mayor of Rizal in Cagayan and two of his alleged cohorts over the killing of a town councilor on Sunday night. Chief Superintendent Jose Mario Espino, Cagayan Valley police regional director, said the… Read More
Benguet electric coop eyes providing internet service
August 1, 2018, 9:17 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) is set to provide faster and cheaper internet service to households connected to its electricity line. Beneco Non-Network Services Department Manager Delfin Cachin said on Wednesday the electric cooperative is hoping to sign a Memorandum of… Read More
Pangasinan’s calamity victims to get financial aid
August 1, 2018, 8:48 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Pangasinan’s provincial government is set to extend financial assistance to the families of the casualties in the recent massive flooding in the province, as well as to those whose houses were damaged, totally or partially. In an interview Tuesday, Provincial Social… Read More
Dozen killed, 24 drug suspects nabbed in Bulacan police ops
August 1, 2018, 8:34 pm
CAMP GEN ALEJO S. SANTOS, Bulacan -- Twelve suspects were killed during the 12-hour Bulacan Police Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) conducted in various areas of the province starting Tuesday night. Senior Supt. Chito Bersaluna, acting Bulacan police director, said… Read More
Mayor mulls legal action vs. mining firm, contractor
August 1, 2018, 8:32 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY -- The mayor of Ayungon town in northern Negros Oriental on Wednesday disclosed that he is consulting with his lawyer for possible legal action against a mining firm, and possibly its contractor, for allegedly not heeding the latest closure order that he issued last week for… Read More
DILG-Cavite bags ‘best province’ award for 1st semester
August 1, 2018, 8:29 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Cavite bagged the “Best Province” for the 1st semester of 2018 in ceremonies held Tuesday during the three-day Barangay Newly Elected Officials Program, Training of Trainers Seminar at the Development… Read More
Summer work program benefits 927 students in Pampanga
August 1, 2018, 8:21 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — At least 927 students from this province benefited from the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) last summer. SPES is an annual program implemented by the provincial government of Pampanga, in partnership with the Department of Labor and… Read More
Calabarzon 'Clean Rider' campaign to help run after criminals
August 1, 2018, 8:08 pm
CAMP GEN. VICENTE LIM, Calamba City – Around 500 motorcycle riders in the Calabarzon Region comprising Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon provinces joined Wednesday's nationwide simultaneous launching of the “Clean Rider” campaign. Themed “Disiplinado at Malinis na Rider Ako” the… Read More
