Provincial
Top cop calls for racing policy review after biker's death
June 19, 2018, 12:40 pm
DAVAO CITY--The Police Regional Office (PRO 11) has asked relevant government agencies to review laws and policies on the conduct of motocross race in unauthorized or unregulated racetracks following Saturday’s incident in Carmen, Davao del Norte that killed a bike rider and injured… Read More
MassKara Festival-inspired Bacolod Welcome Park design unveiled
June 19, 2018, 11:01 am
BACOLOD CITY -- The MassKara Festival-inspired design for the Bacolod Welcome Park that will rise on the boundary of the cities of Bacolod and Talisay in Negros Occidental was unveiled Monday afternoon. Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Megaworld senior vice president Jericho Go led the unveiling, which… Read More
SoCot town mulls industrial hub to attract investments
June 19, 2018, 9:46 am
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — In a bid to attract more investments, the municipal government of Surallah in South Cotabato is planning to develop a hub for industrial companies. Surallah Mayor Antonio Bendita said Monday studies are underway for the establishment of the proposed industrial site, which… Read More
Koronadal City gears up for 2018 tree growing fest
June 19, 2018, 9:44 am
KORONADAL CITY -- The city government has stepped up preparations for its annual Tree Growing Festival on June 29, aiming to plant around 70,000 trees in different parts of the city. Augustus Bretaña, head of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, said Monday they are currently… Read More
19 hurt in NoCot passenger van, cargo truck collision
June 19, 2018, 9:42 am
MAKILALA, North Cotabato -- At least 19 persons were injured when a Toyota Hi-Ace commuter van collided with a cargo truck along a highway here at 4 a.m. Monday. The Makilala police said the vehicles involved in the mishap, which occurred in front of Doong Maternity Clinic, were a cargo truck… Read More
Village execs urged to help stop illegal drugs, extremism
June 19, 2018, 9:41 am
RAJAH BUAYAN, Maguindanao – Military and local officials in Maguindanao on Monday called on newly-elected village leaders of this town to help the Duterte government stop illegal drugs and extremism in their communities. The challenge was raised by Rajah Buayan Mayor Zamzamin Ampatuan, Brigadier… Read More
Army chief vows to ensure security of GRP panel during consultations
June 19, 2018, 9:40 am
DAVAO CITY – The chief of the Philippine Army (PA) over the weekend vowed to ensure the security of members of the government peace panel negotiating with the communist-led National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). Lt. Gen. Rolando Bautista, Philippine Army commanding officer, said… Read More
Kalinga condemns recruitment by Cordillera People's Liberation Army
June 18, 2018, 11:35 pm
LAGAWE, Ifugao — The provincial government condemns the recruitment activities of the Cordillera People's Liberation Army (CPLA) in the province, a local official said on Monday. “There is a PPOC (Provincial Peace and Order Council) resolution condemning the recruitment activities of the CPLA… Read More
PRRD sees Ifugao to be major tourism destination: Tolentino
June 18, 2018, 11:34 pm
TOP TOURIST SPOT. Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs Francisco Tolentino relays President Rodrigo Duterte's message during Ifugao's 52nd Grand Gotad celebration on Monday (June 18, 2018). Tolentino says the President sees Ifugao becoming a major tourist destination in the country soon,… Read More
DTI to launch ‘Konsumerismo sa Kanayunan’ in Cavite
June 18, 2018, 11:32 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Cavite will launch its “Konsumerismo sa Kanayunan” (Consumerism in rural areas) in Magallanes town on July 7 to promote consumer protection awareness in the community and ensure its services reach the remotest areas.… Read More
PSA in Region 6 mulls re-engineering to boost service delivery
June 18, 2018, 11:28 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) eyes the re-engineering of its processes to boost the delivery of services to its clients. PSA Regional Director Fred Sollesta said on Monday they have been continuously enhancing their services but were overwhelmed by the unprecedented… Read More
Iloilo dad wants cops to explain ‘rampant’ illegal gambling
June 18, 2018, 9:36 pm
ILOILO CITY - - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) wants the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) to explain the re-emergence of “bookies” bet collectors in the province following the stoppage of the Small Town Lottery (STL) operation here. In a media interview Monday, SP member Emmanuel… Read More
Kids in conflict with law get medical, health services
June 18, 2018, 9:24 pm
BATANGAS CITY – Seventeen children in conflict with the law (CICL), who are temporary housemates of the province’s Bahay Pag-asa (House of Hope), have been given their medical and dental services in the sports complex in Barangay Bolbok in this city. Batangas public information office chief… Read More
DTI Cavite slates TRAIN law forum for MSMEs
June 18, 2018, 9:22 pm
GENERAL TRIAS, Cavite – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Cavite has slated ‘Basic Accounting and TRAIN Law” seminar for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) at the city hall here on Tuesday (June 19). The seminar will present the application and implication of Republic Act… Read More
Trainors’ training on shift to federalism to be held in NegOr
June 18, 2018, 9:13 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya disclosed Monday that a trainors’ training on the proposed shift to a federal government will be held in Negros Oriental. Malaya , the Administrator of the Center for Federalism and… Read More
‘Malasakit Center’ set to open in Bacolod City hospital
June 18, 2018, 9:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY – A Malasakit Center will soon open at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) in this city to provide a one-stop-shop on health services for indigent patients. This was announced by Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Lloyd Dino in a speech,… Read More
Laguna police conducts personnel inventory, inspections
June 18, 2018, 9:07 pm
CAMP GEN. PACIANO RIZAL, Sta. Cruz, Laguna - The Laguna provincial police conducted physical accounting of its around 2,250 personnel over the weekend as the inventory would ensure that stations are manned dutifully, effectively and efficiently. Police Senior Supt. Kirby John B. Kraft, provincial… Read More
Ilocos Norte continues efforts to sustain malaria-free status
June 18, 2018, 9:07 pm
LAOAG CITY—The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through its Provincial Health Office (PHO), is continuing its efforts to sustain a malaria-free status in the past six years. The PHO said it has succeeded in eliminating malaria since 2012, having zero reported case up to this time. As a… Read More
New Paoay mayor calls for unity among constituents
June 18, 2018, 9:05 pm
LAOAG CITY—The newly-installed local chief executive of Paoay has urged local residents to unite and cooperate with one another to allow smooth work transition following the dismissal of town mayor Jessie Galano and his administrator Bruno Dumlao. By law of succession, the Department of the… Read More
34 Sibugay villages declared drug-free
June 18, 2018, 8:57 pm
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay--The government’s war against illegal drugs is gaining headway in this province, an official said Monday.Laurefel Gabales, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) regional director, said this came about as 34 barangays have been declared as drug-cleared and drug-free… Read More
