Provincial
Carranza vows to impose strict discipline in police ranks
June 4, 2018, 7:51 pm
CAMP GEN. VICENTE LIM, Calamba City - Chief Supt. Edward Esperat Carranza, the newly-installed director of the Police Regional Office (PRO) Calabarzon, vowed to bring back the value of discipline in police ranks. “As I assume command as your Regional Director, I will be fully committed to align… Read More
Tenements for urban poor to rise in Lucena City
June 4, 2018, 7:44 pm
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A PHP370-million tenement housing project for the urban poor here may soon rise in this city, Mayor Roderick Alcala announced Monday. During the regular flag-raising ceremony Monday, Alcala said the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has already approved in principle… Read More
Boat captain, crew face illegal fishing raps
June 4, 2018, 7:26 pm
ILOILO CITY - - The boat captain and crew of steel-hulled Super Haulboat F/B Seagull III from Cebu City apprehended last Friday in the waters of Carles, Iloilo are facing charges for violating the Fisheries Code and Fishery Administrative Order, a provincial government official said on Monday. In… Read More
Police unveils Christ’s image for green advocacy
June 4, 2018, 6:44 pm
PALO, Leyte – The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office here has erected the “Environmental Jesus”, an image of the crucified Christ made up of materials confiscated in police operations, scraps and typhoon debris. Outgoing PNP Region 8 Director Chief Supt. Gilberto Cruz led the… Read More
Peaceful opening of classes in Western Visayas
June 4, 2018, 6:14 pm
ILOILO CITY - - An official of the Police Regional Office 6 said on Monday that there was a smooth opening of classes in schools in Western Visayas. So far, PRO 6 spokesperson Supt. Joem Malong said they have not monitored major incidents during the opening of classes. A police assistance desk… Read More
Pangasinan police deploys 2,100 personnel for classes opening
June 4, 2018, 6:10 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Pangasinan police has deployed 2,102 personnel in all public schools in the province as classes opened on Monday. Police Chief Insp. Norman Florentino, head of the Police Community Relations of the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO), in an interview, said the flag… Read More
DPWH 6 completes 851 classrooms in time for school opening
June 4, 2018, 6:07 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of 381 school buildings equivalent to 851 classrooms, as classes opened on Monday. The classrooms were funded under the 2017 Basic Education Facilities Fund (BEEF) of the DPWH together with the… Read More
Makeshift classrooms greet Tacloban relocation learners
June 4, 2018, 6:05 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- Grade 6 learner Mary Joy Metila, 12, has to endure heat inside a makeshift classroom on her first day of school in a new campus away from their old home. The girl, who dreamed of becoming a physician someday, shares a room with 30 other sweat-soaked children, whose families just… Read More
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
