Provincial
DOLE relaxes guidelines for Boracay workers assistance
August 10, 2018, 9:12 pm
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan -- Workers affected by the island’s closure can now claim monetary assistance from the government easily with the relaxed guidelines set by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Carmella Abellar, DOLE 6 (Western Visayas)-Aklan officer-in-charge, in an interview on… Read More
98.4K job seekers in C. Luzon get jobs thru DOLE, PESO
August 10, 2018, 8:58 pm
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija -- Some 98,460 job seekers in Central Luzon were given either local or overseas employment in the first seven months of this year through the various programs of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in partnership with the Public Employment Service Offices… Read More
Search for 10 Most Outstanding Ilocano Youth is on
August 10, 2018, 8:55 pm
LAOAG CITY — The National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) Ilocos Norte Chapter is looking for nominees for this year’s search for the 10 Most Outstanding Youth in the province. According to Laoag Councilor Handy Lao, the NMYL office is now accepting nominees for the award in time for the… Read More
Pangasinan town to hold seminar vs disinformation
August 10, 2018, 8:42 pm
MANGALDAN, Pangasinan -- This town will conduct its second journalism seminar-workshop to enable participants particularly campus journalists to think critically and identify truth. “This is in line with the celebration of the International Youth Day on August 12, and to help young ones,… Read More
Police nab 'wanted' militiaman in Zambo Sibugay
August 10, 2018, 8:37 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Police have arrested a militiaman tagged as one of the most wanted persons in Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay, an official said Friday.Insp. Joven De Guzman Jr., Malangas police chief, identified the arrested militiaman as Sahak Mamaruba Pindo, 44, who is listed as the "Top 9 Most… Read More
Mayor Sara credits 'best police' feat to DCPO personnel
August 10, 2018, 8:35 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said personnel of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) should take the credit for being adjudged as last year's best police office in the country for their collective effort in keeping the city "safe and secure."“As mayor, sa term nga nidaog sila as best city… Read More
2 pushers bagged in Tanjay City anti-drug op
August 10, 2018, 8:30 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Philippine National Police (PNP) operatives in Negros Oriental have arrested suspected drug pushers during an anti-illegal drugs operation on Friday morning in Tanjay City. A police report from Superintendent Kat Ramos of the Negros Oriental PNP Provincial Office (NOPPO)… Read More
Fr. Soganub: I was born and baptized in Cotabato
August 10, 2018, 8:29 pm
COTABATO CITY -- Fr. Teresito "Chito" Soganub, the Roman Catholic priest taken hostage by local terror groups that laid a five-month siege to Marawi City last year, is in town to get his birth and baptismal certificates.Soganub, speaking over a local radio station Friday, said he is set to go to… Read More
‘Bola Kontra Droga’ launched to achieve drug-free Bulacan
August 10, 2018, 8:27 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- A campaign dubbed “Bola Kontra Droga” was launched here Thursday as part of the continuing efforts of the provincial government to fight illegal drugs. Under the program, movie and TV personalities will make the rounds of school campuses in the province of Bulacan… Read More
5K pairs of new shoes up for distribution to Ilocos children
August 10, 2018, 8:26 pm
LAOAG CITY — Around 5,000 pairs of shoes are being distributed as a gift of love to less fortunate children in Ilocos Norte province. The children of La Paz village here became one of the first recipients of about 600 pairs of shoes during Wednesday's distribution activity, led by Laoag… Read More
SGLG national evaluators visit Antique capitol, 4 towns
August 10, 2018, 8:25 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- National evaluators of the Department of the Interior and Local Government have visited Antique’s provincial capitol and four other municipalities for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) evaluation.Anna Carolina D. Jardiolin, Local Government Operations… Read More
NEA set to take over Zambo City electric utility
August 10, 2018, 8:18 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is set to take over the operations of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) to enable the cooperative to sustain its services to member-consumers.NEA Edgardo Masongsong made the announcement after he spearheaded on… Read More
Guv, Army declare conflict in Bukidnon 'manageable'
August 10, 2018, 8:12 pm
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – Armed conflict with communist guerrillas is at manageable level and the province is ready for development.This sums up the declaration made by Bukidnon Governor Jose Ma. R. Zubiri Jr. and Brigadier General Eric C. Vinoya, the Army's 403rd Brigade commander, who signed… Read More
28 drug personalities, 10 wanted persons nabbed in Bulacan
August 10, 2018, 8:10 pm
CAMP ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan -- At least 28 drug suspects and 10 wanted persons were arrested by the Bulacan police in its anti-criminality and anti-illegal drug operations for the past 24 hours from Thursday to Friday. Senior Superintendent Chito G. Bersaluna, acting Bulacan provincial director,… Read More
Early detection, education keys to stumping HIV-AIDS: expert advocate
August 10, 2018, 8:08 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- A staunch advocate of efforts against the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) said early detection and education are the keys to stumping the deadly virus and preventing a possible occurrence of a national HIV epidemic. Dr.… Read More
2 Army soldiers killed, 4 hurt in Isabela clash with NPAs
August 10, 2018, 8:07 pm
CAMP MELCHOR DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela -- Two Army soldiers were killed and four others were wounded in a gun battle between suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and soldiers in Sitio Diarao Baba, Dicamay 2, Jones, Isabela, before dawn on Friday, the military said. Army Captain Jefferson… Read More
LTO-Dumaguete jumpstarts 'school immersion program'
August 10, 2018, 8:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Dumaguete District Office in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental has launched its so-called school immersion program to educate students on laws pertaining to traffic, as well as related topics. “We had already submitted our plans and programs… Read More
Declaration of Burnham Park as heritage site sought
August 10, 2018, 8:00 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- Baguio City Representative Mark Go has filed House Bill (HB) 7966 seeking to declare Burnham Park as a National Heritage Park. "Preserving our rich cultural heritage like Burnham Park will stregthen our foundation in nation-building that would eventually benefit not only our country… Read More
Book on traditional knowledge practices in Panay, Guimaras up
August 10, 2018, 7:18 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Senator Loren Legarda and Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Thursday led the launch of the book, “From the Seas to the Mountains”, a compilation of the knowledge practices of the people of the island of Panay and Guimaras. The book is a project of the Department of Environment… Read More
7,867 Bicolanos to take eligibility exam Sunday
August 10, 2018, 7:09 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Some 7,867 Bicolanos from the six provinces of the region are expected to take the Career Service Examination Paper-and-Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) scheduled on Sunday, August 12, a Civil Service Commission (CSC) regional official said. Lynbee Navio, CSC regional information officer, in… Read More
