Provincial
Miners urged to follow safety protocol as 2 others die in mine site
August 16, 2018, 6:40 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The head of the Cordillera Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Council (RLECC) reiterated Wednesday the region's policies on small-scale mining activities during inclement weather as two more people died of gas poisoning at the mines recently. Police Regional Office Cordillera… Read More
Buses also diverted to Naguilian Road in Cordillera
August 16, 2018, 6:35 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- After banning trucks carrying loads from passing through Marcos Highway in Cordillera, buses were also diverted to Naguilian Road on Tuesday evening. This came as the section of Marcos Highway in Barangay Cares, Pugo, La Union was also seen to have been damaged by the continuous… Read More
Benguet police scores on anti-illegal drugs, crime drives
August 16, 2018, 6:27 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- A total of 24 individuals, including four minors, were arrested and more than PHP2 million worth of marijuana and “shabu” were confiscated in the anti-illegal drugs campaign of the Benguet police from January to August 15 this year. Benguet Provincial Police Office… Read More
Vehicular mishaps account for bulk of Cordillera police cases
August 16, 2018, 6:15 pm
Cordillera terrain (File Photo)BAGUIO CITY -- The Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Council (RLECC) has raised concern over the increasing number of vehicular accidents in the Cordillera, accounting to 60 percent of police cases recorded in the region. In a report released on Thursday,… Read More
DTI hosts consumer awareness seminar for students
August 16, 2018, 6:08 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) office in Antique is set to conduct Friday a Consumer Awareness Seminar-Workshop among high school students at the Department of Education’s (DepEd) division in the province. Lynna Joy B. Cardinal, DTI-Antique… Read More
144 unregistered firearms turned over to Bacolod police
August 16, 2018, 6:04 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- A total of 144 loose firearms were surrendered and deposited by their owners to the Bacolod City Police Office from July 23 to August 15. Acting city police director, Senior Supt. Francisco Ebreo, said in a press conference on Thursday the firearms consist of 54 high-powered guns… Read More
Dabawenyos believe Mayor Sara to run for senator: survey
August 16, 2018, 5:55 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The University of Mindanao-Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO) released the survey results showing majority of Dabawenyos believe Mayor Sara Z. Duterte will run for senator in the 2019 mid-term elections. Dr. Maria Linda B. Arquiza, assistant vice president for Research and… Read More
Suspected Abu Sayyaf member falls in Cebu
August 16, 2018, 5:55 pm
CEBU CITY -- A suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf Group was collared early Thursday morning in a joint search warrant operation by the police and military in Carcar City, some 40.3 kilometers south of Cebu City. Oger Roma Pelonio, who is in his 70s, yielded several unlicensed firearms and… Read More
Price ceiling to be implemented in Antique
August 16, 2018, 5:50 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Automatic price ceiling for prime and basic commodities is now being finalized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to be implemented throughout the province. Lynna Joy B. Cardinal, DTI Antique Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist, in an… Read More
AFP chief inspects Bulacan disaster operation center
August 16, 2018, 5:49 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez, Jr., inspected Wednesday the operation center of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Bulacan to observe how “Operation Listo” is being run. Galvez… Read More
28 PWDs get college scholarship from provincial government
August 16, 2018, 5:42 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Iloilo’s provincial government, through its Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), is assisting the educational needs of 28 persons with disabilities (PWDs) taking up various courses in college. Twenty-one of these scholars are new beneficiaries of the program… Read More
UN exec cites gains of nat'l ID system to poor families
August 16, 2018, 5:33 pm
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar -- An official of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said the Philippine government’s national ID system would greatly benefit poor families. Speaking during Wednesday’s Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development Conference hosted by the Samar State… Read More
None injured as bus falls in Puerto Princesa
August 16, 2018, 5:04 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- A bus carrying 23 passengers fell on its side in a shallow ditch along the national highway in Sitio Magarwak, Barangay Bacungan here Wednesday afternoon. Fortunately, none of the passengers were injured, according to Puerto Princesa City Police Office (PPCPO)… Read More
Forest fire razes 5-hectare farm, trees in Davao
August 16, 2018, 4:34 pm
DAVAO CITY -- A forest fire, believed to have been ignited intentionally by still unidentified persons, destroyed five hectares of dahite and potato plantation, and natural-grown trees of the Acosta Farm in Upper Tamayong, Baguio District here Wednesday. The fire also razed pine trees of nearby… Read More
GenSan forges sisterhood deal with Jersey City
August 16, 2018, 4:11 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The city government is eyeing various exchanges with Jersey City in the United States (US) following the forging of a sisterhood agreement between the two cities. Officials of the two highly-urbanized cities formally signed on Tuesday, Aug. 14 (Wednesday in the Philippines),… Read More
P23-M shabu seized, suspected drug courier nabbed in Dumaguete
August 16, 2018, 4:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A total of 2 kg. of suspected “shabu” or crystal meth, valued by the Dangerous Drugs Board at PHP23 million, were confiscated here Thursday from a suspected courier, who was collared by lawmen after serving him a search warrant issued by the regional trial court. The… Read More
AFP chief makes nostalgic homecoming to Bulacan
August 16, 2018, 3:56 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez Jr. made a nostalgic homecoming to this historic province on Wednesday. A true-blooded Bulakenyo, Galvez was guest speaker during the celebration of the 440th founding anniversary of Bulacan,… Read More
SSS-GenSan intensifies monitoring vs delinquent employers
August 16, 2018, 3:48 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Social Security System (SSS) is set to launch another round of inspections on business establishments here in line with its ongoing campaign against delinquent employers. Redentor Viola, SSS General Santos branch head, said Thursday they assigned a team to check on the… Read More
Task force formed to solve rash of killings in NorCot town
August 16, 2018, 3:43 pm
COTABATO CITY -- Officials of Pikit, North Cotabato, have formed a task force that would look into the string of killings in the town which has victimized at least seven persons the past several days. Called Task Force Pikit, the group headed by Mayor Sumulong Sultan and with tribal leaders,… Read More
ARMM guv urges youth to have ‘voice’ in Bangsamoro political entity
August 16, 2018, 3:38 pm
COTABATO CITY – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Governor (ARMM) Mujiv Hataman has urged the youth to create a political party to have a “voice” in the upcoming Bangsamoro political entity. “You have the right number as most of the ARMM voters are young. Create a party to act as the… Read More
