Provincial
1 dead, 1 missing, 7 hurt in Olongapo, Zambales due to floods
July 23, 2018, 4:29 pm
OLONGAPO CITY -- The onslaught of Tropical Depression Josie on Sunday resulted in flooding of 16 of the 17 barangays here and a number of landslides that killed a woman, left a security guard missing, and seven others injured. City rescue officials identified the fatality as Maria Veronica Rafael,… Read More
Nueva Ecija farmer dies of snake bite
July 23, 2018, 4:24 pm
LICAB, Nueva Ecija — A 34-year-old farmer died of cobra bite in Barangay Santa Maria here Sunday afternoon. Erwin Vicente, municipal social welfare and development officer, identified the fatality as Suterio Villa, Jr. , a resident of the said place. He was the lone fatality in the flash flood… Read More
New road seen to enhance Samar’s red rice farming
July 23, 2018, 4:01 pm
SANTA MARGARITA, Samar -- The PHP18.4-million farm-to-market road here that was opened by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) last July 20 will motivate farmers to plant red rice, a local government official said. The 3.1-km. road will benefit the upland areas of Ilo and Balud and nearby… Read More
Classes in Iloilo city, towns cancelled due to heavy rains
July 23, 2018, 3:45 pm
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo City and several towns in the province cancelled classes on Monday due to the southwest monsoon heightened by Tropical Depression Josie. Iloilo City declared class suspension at about 8 p.m. on Sunday due to non-stop heavy rains. Flooding was also reported on the streets of… Read More
SoCot eyes more home-based food gardens
July 23, 2018, 3:41 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--Nutrition workers in South Cotabato have stepped up their campaign for the development of food gardens in local households.Ma. Ana Uy, provincial nutrition action officer, said Monday they have partnered with barangay councils to promote the establishment of food gardens in… Read More
Antique flood, landslide victims get aid
July 23, 2018, 3:29 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao on Monday led the relief distribution to evacuees in Barbaza town, which was affected by a landslide and floods. Cadiao, assisted by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) staff, distributed relief goods to 69… Read More
Dapitan City hosts 1st World Art Camp Olympiad
July 23, 2018, 3:16 pm
Professor Afif Ghurud Bestari, design artist and teacher at Yogyakarta State University in Indonesia, shows the costumes he designed inspired by the traditional clothing of Hindu Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia. (Photo by: Gualberto M. Laput) DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del… Read More
3 ‘big time’ drug pushers nabbed in Zamboanga Sibugay town
July 23, 2018, 3:14 pm
A photo psoted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-9 (PDEA-9) on its social media page shows the three suspected big time drug pushers collarared in a buy-bust operation on Sunday in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. (PDEA-9 photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY--Authorities have arrested three suspected big… Read More
2 'trusted' inmates bolt Maguindanao provincial jail
July 23, 2018, 3:06 pm
COTABATO CITY--The police have launched a manhunt against two inmates, who bolted from the Maguindanao provincial jail situated on Pedro Colina Hill in this city before dawn Sunday.“The two escapees were "trustees" of the Maguindanao provincial jail facility,” Senior Supt. Rolly Octavio,… Read More
Iloilo city hall workers out early to watch SONA
July 23, 2018, 3:06 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Mayor Jose Espinosa III ordered Iloilo City hall employees to go home early to be able to watch the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday afternoon. The announcement of a 3 p.m. cut-off time was made during the flag-ceremony and again in… Read More
407 Army trainees hurdle basic military, jungle warfare training
July 23, 2018, 3:01 pm
DAVAO CITY--At least 407 army trainees hurdled their 16-week basic military and jungle warfare training to become members of the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division (ID).Capt. Jerry Lamosao, spokesperson of the 10th ID, said on Sunday the new graduates will be deployed to different units in… Read More
BOC seizes P25-M misdeclared goods at GenSan port
July 23, 2018, 2:59 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized over the weekend around PHP25 million worth of “misdeclared” shipments and other imported goods that were found lacking permits at the Makar port here.Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña ordered the forfeiture and seizure of the imported… Read More
Direct flights between Laoag, Cebu mulled
July 23, 2018, 2:08 pm
LAOAG CITY -- As air travel demand continues to increase, the Philippine Airlines might consider opening direct flights connecting this northern gateway of Luzon to the central Visayas region. Xavier Ruiz, officer-in-charge of the Provincial Tourism Office, on Monday said talks are underway for… Read More
Pangasinan now under state of calamity
July 23, 2018, 2:02 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pangasinan passed a resolution declaring the entire province under a state of calamity, due to flooding brought about by the intensified southwest monsoon and onslaught of Tropical Depression Josie, during its special session Monday morning.… Read More
Classes suspended in at least 9 NegOcc areas due to bad weather
July 23, 2018, 12:56 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Classes in all levels have been suspended Monday in at least three cities and six municipalities in Negros Occidental following heavy rains accompanied by floods that pose danger during travel. The cities of Bago and Talisay announced on Facebook on Sunday the decisions of their… Read More
Cavite declares state of calamity due to widespread floods
July 23, 2018, 12:12 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite -- Governor Jesus Crispin Remulla declared a state of calamity around 4 p.m. Sunday due to widespread floods in the coastal towns and cities in Cavite. Remulla has already notified the Sangguniang Panglalawigan (provincial legislative council) which is set to convene… Read More
Continuous rains trigger massive flooding in Central Luzon areas
July 23, 2018, 8:37 am
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- Continuous rains on Sunday triggered massive flooding in some areas in Central Luzon brought about by the southwest monsoon as enhanced by tropical depression "Josie". Based on the latest monitoring report in the region, several areas in the provinces of Bataan,… Read More
Central Luzon provinces suspend classes due to massive floods
July 23, 2018, 8:30 am
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Classes on Monday were suspended in most parts of Central Luzon due to heavy and continuous rains that triggered massive flooding in many places in the region. Provincial chief executives in Zambales; Tarlac; Nueva Ecija; Pampanga; and Bataan declared the… Read More
Bataan placed under state of calamity
July 23, 2018, 8:26 am
BALANGA CITY, Bataan -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan on Sunday afternoon passed a resolution, approved by Governor Albert Garcia, declaring the entire province of Bataan under state of calamity after flash floods, brought about by heavy rains, engulfed many areas. The floods inundated many… Read More
AWOL cop, 9 others nabbed in Bacolod drug bust
July 22, 2018, 6:00 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- A policeman who is on absence without official leave (AWOL), and nine others were arrested in a series of buy-bust operations conducted by anti-drug units of Bacolod City Police Office over the weekend.The Bacolod police identified the arrested policemen as PO1 Cesar Caras, 39,… Read More
