Provincial
Classes remain suspended in some Central Luzon areas
July 19, 2018, 10:08 am
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Classes in some schools in Central Luzon on Thursday remain suspended as several areas in the region are still flooded caused by the southwest monsoon enhanced by tropical storm "Inday". Tarlac Governor Susan Yap declared the suspension of classes in… Read More
Tagum City to host Mindanao Business Conference 2018 in September
July 19, 2018, 8:11 am
DAVAO CITY — Tagum City in Davao del Norte province will be hosting the three-day Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) 2018 on September 13-15 with high-level delegation expected to grace the event. The Tagum City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (TCCCII) and co-host Davao City Chamber… Read More
Public urged to install better surveillance cameras
July 18, 2018, 9:39 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The director of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has urged the public to be vigilant during the lean months as he anticipated the possibility of the proliferation of “akyat-bahay” incidents. “We have to be careful to prevent any crime from happening,” said Senior Supt.… Read More
DOH, JICA ‘CARE Project’ to break ground in Cavite on Thursday
July 18, 2018, 9:39 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite –The Department of Health (DOH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will spearhead the groundbreaking for a 5-hectare rehabilitation facility in Osorio village here on Thursday. DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III and Region IV-A Director Eduardo… Read More
Federalism is like strengthening our country as a family - Mandanas
July 18, 2018, 9:30 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Contrary to what some quarters claim that federalism would lead to disunity, Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas, chair of the Calabarzon Regional Development Council (RDC), compared the federal form of government to a big Filipino family. “The essence ng federal… Read More
Dumaguete establishments urged to put high-resolution CCTVs
July 18, 2018, 9:03 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY -- The police chief here is appealing to local officials to legislate stricter measures requiring business establishments to put up Close Circuit Television (CCTV) security cameras, as well as to cooperate in police investigations. Superintendent Jonathan Pineda on Wednesday… Read More
Cordillera cop gets medal of bravery, financial aid
July 18, 2018, 9:02 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- For killing a robber, who was notorious in various parts of the country, a policeman was awarded for bravery, police authorities here said on Wednesday. The Police Regional Office in Cordillera (Procor) has awarded Senior Police Officer 2 (SPO2) Noren Bandao of Atok… Read More
Young graduates, professionals line up at Ilocos Norte job fair
July 18, 2018, 8:59 pm
LAOAG CITY — Over a hundred fresh graduates and young professionals, mostly from this city and neighboring towns, lined up for work opportunities at the Ilocos Norte Capitol on Wednesday. The Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Ilocos Norte is currently assisting job seekers… Read More
Wall in Bataan village collapses; some areas still flooded
July 18, 2018, 8:45 pm
DINALUPIHAN, Bataan -- Portions of a retaining wall in a housing subdivision here collapsed at the height of the rains Tuesday afternoon while seven villages in the town remain submerged in flood waters on Wednesday. No injury nor damage to property was reported as a result of the incident. The… Read More
Energy firm commits to NegOr greening program
July 18, 2018, 8:35 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY -- A key official of geothermal power leader, Energy Development Corp. (EDC), in Negros Oriental has assured that every day is BINHI Day, referring to the company’s legacy greening program. “BINHI Day does not end with these planted trees. We will continue to take care of them… Read More
Convince your NPA kin, friends to surrender: Army
July 18, 2018, 8:20 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The Philippine Army's primary unit covering northern Luzon is calling on relatives of members of the New People's Army (NPA) in the upland region of Cordillera to convince their kin to return to the folds of the law. The call came as an NPA leader, who has been operating in the… Read More
Metro Bacolod jails get 2 prisoner vans
July 18, 2018, 8:03 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Wednesday presented two brand-new prisoner vans to the two Metro Bacolod District Jail (MBDJ) facilities in this city. The recipients are the MBDJ Male Dormitory located in Barangay Handumanan and the MBDJ with Special Intensive… Read More
Bacolod City releases P4.6-M pay of student interns
July 18, 2018, 7:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The City of Bacolod started releasing on Wednesday the PHP4.6-million honorariums of 1,556 students who participated in the local summer job program in May this year. Maria Rebecca Balicas, officer-in-charge manager of Public Employment Services Office, said released were the… Read More
44 towns, cities in Pangasinan suspend classes due to heavy rains
July 18, 2018, 7:54 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan — A total of 44 out of 48 towns and cities of the province declared suspension of classes due to heavy rains on Wednesday. Patrick Aquino, operation staff of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), said in an interview that only the towns of… Read More
Cavite reports 24 leptospirosis cases with 4 deaths
July 18, 2018, 7:52 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – Cavite province has recorded a total of 24 leptospirosis with four deaths in the past seven months this year, the Cavite Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported Wednesday. The Cavite Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU), headed by Dr. Nelson C.… Read More
LGUs' just share in IRA not retroactive but prospective: Mandanas
July 18, 2018, 7:41 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas, chairs of Calabarzon Regional Development Council (RDC), clarified on Wednesday that the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) “just share” to the country’s Local Government Units (LGUs) under the 2019 National Budget should be… Read More
No fare increase for PUJs in CDO, NorMin: LTFRB-10
July 18, 2018, 7:02 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 10 (Northern Mindanao) has warned public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers and operators not to jack up their rates as no increase in fares has been implemented in the region.LTFRB-10 Director Aminoden Guro said… Read More
Pacquiao reiterates rematch call vs Mayweather
July 18, 2018, 7:00 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--If the opportunity comes, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said he will not think twice to have a rematch with undefeated American prizefighter Floyd Mayweather Jr.Pacquiao reiterated his desire on Tuesday to have another fight with the now retired Mayweather, who defeated him… Read More
Pangasinan records 31% decrease in acute gastro cases this year
July 18, 2018, 6:57 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- The Pangasinan Provincial Health Office (PHO) has recorded 4,448 acute gastroenteritis cases from January 1 to July 16 this year, 31 percent lower than the 6,416 cases in the same period last year. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Anna Teresa De Guzman, in an interview on… Read More
Nancy Binay lauds South Cotabato’s resilience, progress
July 18, 2018, 6:57 pm
KORONADAL CITY--Senator Nancy Binay hailed on Wednesday South Cotabato’s resilience and continuing economic growth amidst various challenges affecting parts of Mindanao.In her keynote speech at the culmination of the 2018 T’nalak Festival and the province’s 52nd foundation anniversary… Read More
