Provincial
1.8-M learners troop to W. Visayas public schools
June 4, 2018, 5:30 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas on Monday welcomed some 1,810, 946 learners, who trooped to various public schools in the region as classes officially kicked off. Last school year, DepEd recorded 1,789, 818 enrollees from Kindergarten up to Senior High… Read More
PNP notes peaceful class opening in Antique
June 4, 2018, 5:15 pm
SAN JOSE De BUENAVISTA, Antique - - The opening of classes in Antique went on smoothly, an official of the Antique Police Provincial Office (APPO) said on Monday. In an interview, APPO Deputy Director for Operations Supt. Norby Escobar said that policemen were deployed early morning in schools and… Read More
OWWA releases P7-M in livelihood assistance to OFWs
June 4, 2018, 5:13 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has released PHP7.58 million in livelihood assistance to its member-migrant workers under the “Balik Pinas Balik Hanapbuhay” program during the first three months of the year.OWWA Davao region Director Petrona Bergado said the… Read More
Attend flag-raising rite or face sanctions: Iloilo guv
June 4, 2018, 5:13 pm
ILOILO CITY - - Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. on Monday warned employees of the provincial government to avoid being absent every Monday’s flag-raising ceremony. He reiterated his call during the Monday’s flag-raising activity at the parking area of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. In a… Read More
Westmincom, PRO-9 vow to continue working vs. criminality
June 4, 2018, 5:12 pm
Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, on Monday leads the awarding of medals to 22 officers and policemen, who excelled in police operation and administration. Chief Supt. Billy Beltran, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) director, assisted Dela Vega during the… Read More
DepEd-12 hires 3,000 more teachers
June 4, 2018, 4:39 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--The Department of Education (DepEd) in Region 12 hired some 3,000 additional teachers to address the needs of the area’s public schools for this school year.Dr. Arturo Bayocot, DepEd Region 12 director, said the newly-hired teachers were deployed in their assigned schools in… Read More
Army foils bomb plot in Maguindanao
June 4, 2018, 4:22 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – More checkpoints are being set up along the Maguindanao highway here following a weekend foiled roadside bombing attempt by lawless elements in Ampatuan town, the military said Monday.On Saturday, the military said troopers from the Army’s 1st Mechanized Infantry… Read More
Fire destroys P3-M properties in Zamboanga City
June 4, 2018, 4:20 pm
A woman on Sunday stands before the ruins of the fire that razed 15 houses and 50 market stalls in Barangay Curuan, one of the business growth centers in Zamboanga City's east coast. (Photo by: City Hall PIO) ZAMBOANGA CITY--The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) on Sunday… Read More
Opening of classes in Region 12 'generally peaceful'
June 4, 2018, 4:18 pm
COTABATO CITY--The first day of classes in Region 12 for school year 2018-2019 has been orderly and generally peaceful, police said.Supt. Aldrin Gonzales, Police Regional Office (PRO-12) spokesperson, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in a telephone interview that as of 11:00 a.m. Monday, no… Read More
191K poor households in Region 12 to get subsidies under TRAIN
June 4, 2018, 4:15 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--Some 191,243 poor households in Region 12 or Soccsksargen are set to receive additional cash subsidy under the national government’s unconditional cash transfer (UCT) program.Bai Zorahayda Taha, Department of Social Welfare and Development -12 director, said Monday they… Read More
3 pushers killed, firearms seized in Sarangani, GenSan drug ops
June 4, 2018, 4:14 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--Three suspected drug pushers were killed while several high-powered firearms were recovered in joint law enforcement operations here and nearby Sarangani Province over the weekend.Supt. Aldrin Gonzales, Police Regional Office-12 public information officer, said Monday the… Read More
17.6-K tons of milkfish seized in Dagupan City
June 4, 2018, 4:04 pm
DAGUPAN CITY -- Authorities here seized 17,617.5 tons of milkfish (bangus) from fish kill-affected areas in western Pangasinan from Saturday to Monday. City Agriculture Officer Emma Molina, in an interview with newsmen on Monday, said the Dagupan City Police apprehended three cargo trucks loaded… Read More
Zaneco to sue NGCP for persistent severe voltage fluctuations
June 4, 2018, 4:01 pm
Linemen of the Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative work on power lines in Dipolog City. (Photo by: Gualberto M. Laput) DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte--The Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (Zaneco) will bring to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) what it describes as the… Read More
School opening in Bataan goes on smoothly
June 4, 2018, 4:00 pm
SAMAL, Bataan -- The opening of classes in this province went on smoothly on Monday with no major problems reported, said the division office of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Balanga City. Dr. Milagros Peñaflor, chief of Curriculum Implementation Division of the Department of Education,… Read More
USTP teacher develops 'geolocator' for distressed fishermen
June 4, 2018, 3:57 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY–Following the success of initial tests, the geolocation technology developed by a faculty of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) is seen to help local fishermen obtain help during distress situations in the open sea.The geolocator… Read More
4Ps cash-for-work, livelihood projects to focus on climate change
June 4, 2018, 3:54 pm
BATANGAS CITY - The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) on Monday called on local social welfare offices - and their local indigent stakeholders - to focus more on livelihood projects that address long-term climate change adaptation and mitigation undertakings than the usual… Read More
Classes start smoothly in Ilocos Norte
June 4, 2018, 3:46 pm
LAOAG CITY -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday welcomed over 85,000 learners in public schools in Ilocos Norte as class opening went smoothly. Except for some minor repair of school facilities and overcrowding in some urban areas, the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte led by the… Read More
Central Visayas cops undergo drug test
June 4, 2018, 2:32 pm
CEBU CITY -- Key officials and personnel of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) underwent a surprise drug test on Monday in compliance with the directive of the newly-installed PRO-7 Office In Charge Director Chief Supt. Debold Sinas. Sinas, who also submitted himself to drug… Read More
Bukidnon IPs hope skills training would lift them out of poverty
June 4, 2018, 2:55 am
MARAMAG, Bukidnon--Members of Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in this town are optimistic that their economic conditions would someday improve through the special skills training program (SSTP) spearheaded by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).Marivic Endera, 34,… Read More
13 dead, 4 injured in DavSur road mishap
June 3, 2018, 9:00 pm
DAVAO CITY -- At least 13 persons, mostly workers, were killed and four were injured when a van rammed into a 10-wheeler truck in Barangay Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur on Sunday. Police Regional Office 11 (Davao region) spokesperson Chief Insp. Milgrace Driz said based on the report of the… Read More
