Provincial
Bomb scare in Puerto Princesa due to abandoned sack bag
August 14, 2018, 5:34 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- An abandoned sack bag, which was found on the national road in front of the Puerto Princesa City Jail (PPCJ) in Barangay Tiniguiban here on Monday, had alarmed residents, who thought it contained bomb.But when subjected to a disrupt-in-place (DIP) procedure by… Read More
MMSU, PhilRice put up rice paddy art in honor of FM
August 14, 2018, 5:31 pm
BATAC CITY-- The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) here launched Tuesday the first paddy art in Ilocos region as a tribute to the many contributions of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos in Philippine agriculture. Dubbed as FEM 101, the… Read More
Palawan downgrades security alert on ASG kidnapping plot
August 14, 2018, 5:30 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The provincial government of Palawan announced on Tuesday that it downgraded the warning that was issued to the public barely two days ago against a possible kidnapping threat by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Palawan Provincial Legal Office (PLO) chief and… Read More
DOE to bring solar power to 595 households in NegOcc
August 14, 2018, 5:11 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Department of Energy (DOE) will supply solar electricity to 595 identified households in the remote villages of the Third District of Negros Occidental. This was announced on Tuesday by the Office of Rep. Alfredo Benitez, which coordinates the implementation of the DOE project… Read More
Elementary classes remain suspended in Ilocos Norte
August 14, 2018, 4:50 pm
LAOAG CITY — The Ilocos Norte government suspended classes in elementary level today, August 14, as the southwest monsoon or “habagat” continues to bring rains to this northern part of Luzon. Gov. Imee Marcos, however, said “classes at higher levels and work in both public and private… Read More
Century–old acacia tree uprooted in Bataan, 4 hurt
August 14, 2018, 4:47 pm
PILAR, Bataan -- A century-old acacia tree was uprooted Tuesday morning and fell across the MacArthur Highway in Barangay Santa Rosa here, hurting four persons and destroying a store and some tricycles. Barangay Sta. Rosa chairman Joey de Leon said that two of the injured were in serious condition… Read More
Dureza: BOL is inclusive for all
August 14, 2018, 4:08 pm
MAGPET, North Cotabato – The recently-passed Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) was designed to be inclusive and not exclusive to some sectors of Mindanao that desire for peace and development on the island.Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza issued this statement in a speech during the 55th… Read More
DCPO chief warns unruly personnel after raps filed vs. drunken cop
August 14, 2018, 4:06 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Monday filed administrative and criminal charges against a police officer, who went amok and cocked his gun on his neighbors in South Villa in Maa, on Friday last week.Chief Insp. Ronald Lao, Talomo Police precinct commander, on Monday said a… Read More
1 killed, 1 arrested in Isabela City shootout
August 14, 2018, 4:04 pm
Alpahad Adi, an alleged drug personality, was killed in a shootout with policemen on Monday in Barangay Menzi, Isabela City, the capital of Basilan province. (Photo courtesy: Police Regional Office-9 PIO) ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A suspected drug personality was killed in a shootout while another was… Read More
Experts kick off lobster feeding trial in Eastern Visayas
August 14, 2018, 3:57 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- Experts will start this week the six-month feeding trials for lobsters, in preparation for the culture of this high-value marine products in poor Eastern Visayas communities. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Director Juan Albaladejo said on Tuesday the study is… Read More
Bacolod business group opposes 14th month pay
August 14, 2018, 3:36 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) has opposed the bill filed by Senate President Vicente Sotto III, which seeks 14th month pay for private sector workers. Frank Carbon, chief executive officer of MBCCI, said on Tuesday such requirement will cause laziness… Read More
NEDA proposes 5 ways to ease high inflation
August 14, 2018, 3:31 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Eastern Visayas has recommended five interventions to mitigate the impact of high inflation. Citing reports from the Philippine Statistics Authority, NEDA Regional Director Bonifacio Uy said inflation rate peaked in June… Read More
EMB seeks cancellation of 33 quarry firms’ ECCs
August 14, 2018, 2:15 pm
IMUS CITY, Cavite — Environment Management Bureau (EMB) Region IV-A Director Noemi A. Paranada recommended on Monday the cancelation of all Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs), of some 33 companies engaged in quarry operations and related activities in San Mateo and Rodriguez towns in… Read More
Top performing police stations in NegOcc recognized
August 14, 2018, 2:15 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office recognized the top performing police stations for the month of July in a ceremony held at the headquarters’ parade grounds here on Monday. The awardees, which recorded outstanding performance in various anti-crime campaigns, received… Read More
P4.25-M illegal drugs seized in Cavite buy-bust op
August 14, 2018, 1:57 pm
DASMARIŇAS CITY, Cavite -- Anti-drug police operatives here arrested two alleged drug pushers and two minor drug peddlers, shortly after the latter yielded some 625 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth PHP4.25 million during a buy-bust operation at the Muslim community center in… Read More
Tubbataha: Reefs for keeps in Palawan
August 14, 2018, 1:54 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Back in 1981 when diver Angelique Songco first went to the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP), she was mesmerized by its beauty but was also worried by the rampant use of illegal fishing methods that were destroying its marine environment.In an interview with the… Read More
DTI intensifies new food product exports
August 14, 2018, 12:47 pm
CABUYAO CITY, Laguna – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Director Marilou Q. Toledo on Monday afternoon expressed optimism for new quality food and non-food products from the Calabarzon Region, especially from Laguna food processors to be exported to China, Canada and the Middle… Read More
Dumaguete bishop highlights importance of heritage conservation
August 14, 2018, 10:32 am
DUMAGUETE CITY -- Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete has highlighted the importance of cultural heritage conservation as “the manifestation of our culture and faith.” Cortes expressed his gratitude to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for bringing here… Read More
Cargo vessel fined for damage to reef
August 14, 2018, 10:27 am
LEGAZPI CITY -- Maritime authorities has put on hold Monday the cargo vessel that ran aground the shorelines of Barangay Arimbay, destroying a portion of the Pasig coral reef in the said village, Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal said. The cargo vessel MV Germalyn, owned by the Lily Gene Sea Transport… Read More
Historical Commission to restore 3 Negros churches
August 14, 2018, 9:32 am
DUMAGUETE CITY -- The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has earmarked PHP70 million worth of projects to restore and preserve three churches in Negros Oriental, including on Siquijor Island, which are all under the Diocese of Dumaguete. NHCP chairman Rene Escalante disclosed… Read More
