Provincial
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
84 new CAA members hurdle military training
June 18, 2018, 8:52 pm
DAVAO CITY–Eighty-four newly-recruited members of the Cafgu Active Auxiliary II (CAA II) are ready for deployment to beef up the city’s security following their completion of the 45-day Basic Military Training on Monday.In an interview with reporters on Monday, Lt. Col. Randolph Cabangbang,… Read More
2K families receive food packs from 'Nanay Soleng' foundation
June 18, 2018, 8:50 pm
Rep. Karlo Alexi Nograles of the first district of Davao City (in white shirt) on Monday leads the distribution of food packs to indigent-families in Baliwasan, Zamboanga City on behalf of the Pilipinong May Puso Foundation. Rep. Celso Lobregat of the first district of Zamboanga City (in red… Read More
13 former OFWs hired as public school teachers in Region 12
June 18, 2018, 8:42 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--Thirteen former Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are licensed teachers have been hired by the Department of Education (DepEd) in Region 12 under a special program facilitated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).Jeanette Escaño, coordinator for Region 12 of… Read More
4 wanted persons in Pangasinan nabbed in Baras, Rizal
June 18, 2018, 8:40 pm
CAMP GEN. VICENTE LIM, Calamba City – Four suspected members of the Padilla Largo Organized Crime Group, a notorious gun-for-hire syndicate, were arrested Sunday morning by joint police operatives during an intensified manhunt operation in Sitio Galaxy B in Barangay Pinugay in Baras, Rizal. In a… Read More
Avanceña, Go inaugurate multi-million projects in Nueva Ecija town
June 18, 2018, 8:39 pm
GEN. MAMERTO NATIVIDAD, Nueva Ecija – President Rodrigo Duterte’s partner, Cielito "Honeylet" Avanceña, and Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher "Bong" Go on Monday assured rural folks that the government will continue to roll out programs and projects to uplift the lives of… Read More
PRO-1 bests 16 other regional offices in crime clearance, solution
June 18, 2018, 8:02 pm
SAN FERNANDO, La Union -- The Police Regional Office (PRO) in Ilocos region ranked first in crime clearance efficiency and second in crime solution efficiency among the 17 Philippine National Police regional offices in the country in the first quarter of the year. Supt. Marlon Paiste, police… Read More
5 Antique towns suspend classes due to heavy rain
June 18, 2018, 7:55 pm
SAN JOSE De BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Classes in five towns of the province of Antique were suspended Monday due to heavy rainfall brought about by the southwest monsoon. Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Broderick Train said. in an interview Monday, that classes… Read More
Negros Oriental officials back federalism
June 18, 2018, 7:51 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo announced Monday their full support to the proposed shift from the current presidential to a federal form of government. “It’s now or never. It’s do or die this time,” Remollo said, adding that… Read More
Reformation center for drug offenders opens in Angeles City
June 18, 2018, 7:48 pm
ANGELES CITY — A new drug reformation center has been opened here as part of the continuing efforts of local authorities to strengthen the program on drug rehabilitation. The Bahay Pagbabago, which is a joint project of the city government and the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO), aims to help… Read More
New drug personalities arrested in drug-cleared Pangasinan town
June 18, 2018, 7:43 pm
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — The Calasiao police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Ilocos region have arrested three newly-identified drug personalities in Barangay Ambonao here on Sunday. In an interview on Monday, Supt. Charlie Umayam, chief of Calasiao police, identified the… Read More
DTI to hold consumer protection forum in Baragatan festival
June 18, 2018, 7:38 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The local office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here is participating in the Baragatan sa Palawan festival this year to highlight its blueprint “Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan, at Konsyumerismo” decent job and entrepreneurship creation effort.… Read More
Cavite gives rice subsidy to residents affected by Typhoon 'Domeng'
June 18, 2018, 7:29 pm
CAVITE CITY, Cavite — The provincial government of Cavite distributed rice to some 3,000 residents in Noveleta and another 2,000 local folks here on Sunday. Cavite Governor Jesus Crispin Remulla led the distribution of rice to residents affected by typhoon "Domeng" at the San Rafel School,… Read More
Abu Sayyaf man killed in fresh clash with troops
June 18, 2018, 5:58 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Government forces killed a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in a fresh clash with the bandits in Sulu, military officials said on Monday.Brig. Gen. Divino Rey Pabayo, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said the clash happened around 3:20 p.m. Saturday in Sitio Sailih, Barangay… Read More
Tracking system for high-risk kidney patients launched in Davao
June 18, 2018, 5:57 pm
DAVAO CITY – The National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) launched over the weekend the country's first tracking system for persons with hypertension and diabetes, who are at risk of developing kidney disease in the village of Dumoy, Talomo District, here.In partnership with the City Health… Read More
Iloilo City eyes inter-LGU collaboration to clean up Jaro River
June 18, 2018, 5:18 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The city government here is looking at collaborating with other local government units (LGUs) within the Tigum-Aganan Watershed in pushing for the successful cleanup of the Jaro River. Engineer Noel Hechanova, head of the city environment and natural resource office (CENRO) of… Read More
Solon pushes business venture for retiring state workers
June 18, 2018, 5:16 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- A bill providing business opportunities to retiring government workers is now on its third and final reading in the House of Representatives, a party-list solon said on Monday. House Bill 3335 filed in 2016 seeks to ensure that government workers who retire from service will still… Read More
