Provincial
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
Another ‘rogue’ cop nabbed in Cebu City
August 1, 2018, 8:07 pm
CEBU CITY -- A police officer assigned at Cebu City’s Police Station 2 was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly robbing a resident of Subangdaku, Mandaue City. Police Officer 1 Argel Fuentes was nabbed by fellow law enforcers from Subangdaku Police Station in a pursuit operation past… Read More
1.5K motorcycle drivers join ‘Clean Rider’ launch in NegOcc
August 1, 2018, 8:04 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- A total of 1,543 motorcycle drivers participated in the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) “Campaign Plan: Clean Rider” that was launched in Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, on Wednesday morning. The launch was held simultaneously in the cities of Cadiz, Bago, and… Read More
Drug pushers nabbed, 40 grams ‘shabu’ seized in Cavite
August 1, 2018, 8:02 pm
GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite – Joint operatives of the Cavite Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) collared a suspected drug pusher and seized around 40 grams of suspected “shabu” inside the suspect’s house in Tanza town on Wednesday dawn. Senior Supt. William Segun, Cavite provincial police… Read More
Cordillera wage board approves P20 to P30 minimum wage increase
August 1, 2018, 7:58 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The Cordillera Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has issued Wage Order 19, providing for PHP20 and PHP30 increases in the minimum wages of workers in the region. RTWPB chairman and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Director Exequiel Ronie… Read More
San Pablo City crafts health, social protection ordinances
August 1, 2018, 7:55 pm
SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – The Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved two local ordinances that promote adolescence health development program (AHDP) and put in place intervention measures based on the country’s “Solo Parent Act” during its regular session Monday. City Councilor Karla Monica C.… Read More
NegOr Capitol mulls purchase of new CT Scan machine
August 1, 2018, 7:39 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY -- The Office of the Governor of Negros Oriental is allocating a budget for the purchase of one Computed Tomography (CT) Scan machine to be approved by the provincial board in next year’s budget. Governor Roel Degamo said this is in line with the provincial government’s dream of… Read More
PhilHealth pays P196-M for members' claims in Antique
August 1, 2018, 7:22 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has paid PHP196 million in claims from members in the province of Antique as of June 30, 2018. Junie Sabusap, who heads the PhilHealth in Antique, said payments were made within 39 days upon the filing of… Read More
Military in C. Mindanao on high alert following Lamitan blast
August 1, 2018, 6:58 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- The Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) here has maintained a high alert status following Tuesday’s blast incident in Lamitan City, Basilan that left 10 (not 11 as earlier reported) persons dead.“As always, we are on high alert at all times considering that… Read More
11-hour brownout hits 2nd district of Albay
August 1, 2018, 6:57 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- An 11-hour power outage hit this city and neighboring towns from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, causing stalled government and business transactions and inconvenience to the general public. Power has not returned as of this writing, but Nilda Somera, regional communication and… Read More
