Provincial
Gordon urges Filipinos to ‘commit’ to the goals of the country
June 12, 2018, 7:03 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday asked every Filipino to “commit themselves to share on the goal of their beloved country” as their contributions to the nation’s freedom. Amid the pouring rain, the patriotism of the Bulakenyos was highlighted as they celebrated… Read More
Flag ‘rallies Filipinos to confidently forge into the future’
June 12, 2018, 6:52 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The country’s flag has become “commonplace that Filipinos in the 21st century see them every day but hardly notice,” said Professor Ambeth Ocampo in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo on Tuesday. Ilonggos joined Ocampo in the flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 120th Independence… Read More
Two Currimao dads resign
June 12, 2018, 6:27 pm
LAOAG CITY — Two councilors in the town of Currimao, Ilocos Norte have tendered their resignation. Currimao Vice Mayor Charles Anthony Lazo confirmed this Monday, saying Sangguniang Bayan members Demetrio Quitoriano Sr. and Ricardo Pascua had expressed their intent to resign through separate… Read More
Zamboanga solon urges to remember yesterday's heroes
June 12, 2018, 6:04 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Zamboangueños must learn from the examples and draw inspiration from the sacrifices and struggles of yesterday's heroes who fought against foreign oppressors.This is the call of 1st district Rep. Celso Lobregat as he noted that the country nowadays faces new forms of… Read More
Dapitanons celebrate Independence Day with beach clean-up
June 12, 2018, 6:02 pm
Dapitan City Mayor Rosalina Jalosjos gives speech at the "Punto de Disembarko." Behind her are the statues of Dr. Jose Rizal, Captain Delgras--skipper of the Steamer Cebu that brought Rizal to Dapitan, and three Guardia Civil. (Photo by: Gualberto M. Laput) DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del… Read More
Bacolodnons urged to ‘honor memory of those who fought for freedom’
June 12, 2018, 5:12 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The top official of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) urged Bacolodnons to honor the memory of the people who fought for freedom as the nation marks its 120th Independence Day on Tuesday. “As we gather to celebrate the sovereignty of our country and our people, let… Read More
Independence ‘still young’ but PH performing well: UP official
June 12, 2018, 5:06 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Philippine independence, when compared with other countries, is “still very young” but the country “has performed remarkably well,” University of the Philippines (UP) in the Visayas Chancellor Dr. Ricardo Babaran has said. Other “prominent countries count several hundreds… Read More
More than 7K Antiqueños benefit from ‘Balik Eskwela Diskwento’
June 12, 2018, 5:00 pm
SAN JOSE De BUENAVISTA, Antique -- More than 7,000 Antiqueños benefitted from the “Balik Eskwela Diskwento” program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that has generated sales amounting to PHP3.043 million. Engineer Lynna Joy Cardinal, DTI Antique information officer, in an… Read More
NoCot farmer kills wife, ‘lover’ in fit of rage
June 12, 2018, 4:28 pm
MATALAM, North Cotabato--A jealous husband was killed in a shootout with responding cops Tuesday morning after killing his wife and another woman, while wounding two others, in Barangay Poblacion here, police said.Supt. Bernard Tayong, North Cotabato provincial police spokesman, said Danilo… Read More
4 BIFF men, 2 civilians killed in Maguindanao skirmishes
June 12, 2018, 4:26 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao--Four members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were killed in a clash with elements of the Army 57th Infantry Battalion (IB) following harassment incidents on military detachments Monday night in the province.Capt. Arvin John Encinas, Army’s… Read More
Soldier dies in clash with BIFF in Maguindanao
June 12, 2018, 4:25 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao--A young infantryman died while fighting the IS-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao on Monday, the Army here revealed Tuesday.Lt. Colonel Harold Cabunoc, the Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion commander, identified his slain subordinate as… Read More
Iloilo guv to issue guidelines on attending flag ceremony
June 12, 2018, 4:05 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Iloilo’s provincial government employees will soon learn who would be exempted from the flag-raising ceremony at the capitol grounds here every Monday. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. announced on Monday that he will come up with an executive order that will identify those who… Read More
PMDC to demolish CIPs, ball mills in Diwalwal gold rush area
June 12, 2018, 3:52 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Mining Development Corp. (PMDC) will demolish the batch-type mini CIP (Carbon in Pulp) and ball mills at the Diwalwal gold area after their owners failed to apply for relocation to Mabatas in Monkayo, Compostela Valley province.The move came after the June 11 deadline… Read More
Army validating ID of ‘foreigners' killed in Maguindanao airstrikes
June 12, 2018, 3:49 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao--The military here is verifying reports that six of the 15 fatalities killed in the military airstrikes in the past two days against the IS-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) operating in this province were foreigners, an Army official said.“There were… Read More
Phivolcs-Zamboanga calls for surprise earthquake drills
June 12, 2018, 3:48 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Earthquake drills should be conducted by surprise to really assess the preparedness of the agencies and institutions who are the first responders.Engr. Allan Rommel Labayog of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)-Zamboanga, on Tuesday said the participants… Read More
Puerto Princesa to declog sewers in flood-prone areas
June 12, 2018, 2:20 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Mayor Lucilo Bayron on Monday directed the City Engineering Office here to remove waste and debris from all drainage systems in flood-prone areas due to the onset of the rainy season. Bayron said that although the city is still waiting to establish an… Read More
Wage board approves up to P41.50 minimum hike in west Visayas
June 12, 2018, 1:31 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) of Western Visayas has approved an increase of PHP13.50 to PHP41.50 in the daily minimum wage of private sector workers in the region. The new wage order will take effect in August, according to Regional Director Johnson… Read More
Iloilo City dad wants additional privilege for solo parents
June 12, 2018, 1:21 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Single or solo parents residing in this city will enjoy additional privilege once the proposed “Single Parent Ordinance” is approved. On Monday, Councilor Lyndon Acap was able to generate the support of his colleagues at the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) for his proposed… Read More
PDEA exec to visit Bacolod for proposed ‘Balay Silangan’ program
June 12, 2018, 8:29 am
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is considering Bacolod City as the possible pilot site of the Balay Silangan Reformation Program in the Visayas. Mayor Evelio Leonardia said on Monday that an official of PDEA will arrive in the city on June 13 to discuss the program.… Read More
Classes suspended in 4 Maguindanao towns as military, BIFF clash
June 11, 2018, 10:38 pm
COTABATO CITY--Education officials in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) suspended classes on Monday in four towns of Maguindanao affected by ongoing military operations against IS-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).In a press conference here Monday, Department of… Read More
