GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Despite previous setbacks, the provincial government of South Cotabato has remained optimistic in getting another Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award this year.South Cotabato Gov. Daisy Avance-Fuentes said Wednesday the province's chances for the award have improved... Read More
ILOILO CITY-- The pre-feasibility study for the construction of the Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridge is expected to be completed by end of the year, said the Western Visayas director of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on Tuesday.Ro-Ann Bacal said they met with members of the CCCC... Read More
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Veterinary personnel in South Cotabato have expanded their animal disease monitoring and prevention program as it moves to maintain the province free from possible outbreaks. Dr. Flora Bigot, acting head of the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET), said Wednesday they have... Read More
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Development works have shifted to high gear for the P434 million expansion and rehabilitation of the city international airport’s passenger terminal building to meet its targeted completion in two years.Engr. Ginalyn Cachuela, manager of the Soccsksargen Area Development... Read More
DAGUPAN CITY – Ten students from public and private schools here are leaving for the United States on September 14 for a two-week goodwill visit to Milpitas City, Dagupan’s sister city in California.The students will be accompanied by Mayor Belen Fernandez together with City Councilor... Read More
DUMAGUETE CITY - The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) in Region 7 has recommended for the closure of a poultry dressing plant in the municipality of Sibulan in Negros Oriental for alleged failure to comply with all the government requirements for operation.The JLT poultry dressing plant owned... Read More
MAASIN CITY -- Shorter and smoother travel from Malitbog town to this city is expected in the near future with the upgrading of the Lonoy -Tigbawan- Santa Cruz, Malitbog Road in Southern Leyte now underway.The Department of Public Works and Highways-Southern Leyte district engineering office... Read More
LAOAG CITY — At least eight villages composed of more than 5,000 households will benefit from the ongoing rehabilitation of a farm-to-market road in Rayuray village, Batac City.Worth PhP170.3 million and funded by World Bank in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and Ilocos Norte... Read More
DUMAGUETE CITY – A ranking official of the Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the country’s geothermal power leader, has said that the company’s ISO Certification is just proof that they are committed to the protection and preservation of the environment."We are proud to receive... Read More
CEBU CITY -- The random drug testing for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel continued Tuesday at the Alaska-Mambaling Elementary School here.About 70 teachers and five non-teaching staff, including a security guard and two carpenters, of the said school voluntarily submitted... Read More
DAVAO CITY -- Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has urged city councilors to support three future projects that need the City Council legislation.Ìn her State of the City Address (SOCA) Tuesday, the city mayor is pushing for an ordinance to shift from high-pressure sodium light to the new... Read More
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Five members of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-inspired Maute group were killed in a clash early Tuesday in Marawi City, a top military official said.Brig. Gen. Rolando Joselito Bautista, Joint Task Force Marawi commander, said the firefight happened at around 1:19... Read More
DUMAGUETE CITY --The Provincial Cooperative Development Council (PCDC) is among those invited to attend a Senate hearing in connection with their opposition to the proposed lifting of tax exemptions among cooperatives all over the country. PCDC Chair, Dr. Profetiza Lim, along with Cooperative... Read More
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of Sarangani has launched an investigation into the alleged improper handling of patients by its personnel assigned at the municipal hospital in Malungon town.Sarangani Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon said Tuesday he specifically ordered the Provincial... Read More
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Criminal charges have been filed against two suspects tagged as among the six gunmen behind the kidnapping of a town mayor’s son in Zamboanga del Norte, a top police official said Tuesday.Chief Supt. Billy Beltran, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) director, identified the... Read More
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Tuesday reported the accomplishments of “Byaheng DO30”, a three-year initiative of 30 doable and meaningful projects since her assumption to office last year.Dressed in City Hall uniform, the mayor delivered her state of the city... Read More
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The police have launched a manhunt operation against the gunman behind the killing of a barangay councilman in the province of Basilan, an official disclosed Tuesday.Supt. Jerome Afuyog, Isabela City police chief, identified the subject of the manhunt operation as Ben Apas, of... Read More
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Operatives of the Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) arrested 12 people and seized illegal drugs in separate anti-drug operations, a top police official said Tuesday.Chief Supt. Billy Betran, PRO-9 director, said the arrest came as the anti-drug campaign continues without let-up in... Read More
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Police Regional Office (PRO)-12 has cleared the mayor of Tampakan town in South Cotabato of any legal liability following the raid at his home on Monday morning that yielded several high-powered firearms.Supt. Romeo Galgo Jr., PRO-12 public information officer, said... Read More
LAOAG CITY—Residents here are advised to take necessary precautions as two weather disturbances are near Region 1.Engr. Pedro Agcaoili, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) said Tuesday all departments under the Ilocos Norte government are well-prepared in... Read More
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