Provincial
Councilors’ league condemns slay of Abra official
August 12, 2018, 4:24 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) on Sunday condemned the killing of Councilor Isagani Amboa Joson of Lagayan town, Abra. The statement was issued by Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, PCL national chairman, who lamented the killings of local legislators since July. He… Read More
Monsoon rains cause flooding, landslides in Southern Tagalog
August 12, 2018, 4:18 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna -- Floods and landslides hit Southern Tagalog on Sunday amid continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon, enhanced by Tropical Storm Karding. Landslides hit a sub-village in Mapayapa, Barangay dela Paz in Antipolo City and in Barangay Luluwigan in Indang, Cavite, while… Read More
Bulacan dams open spill gates
August 12, 2018, 4:17 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- The Ipo and Bustos dams released water on their spillways due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon and enhanced by Tropical Storm Karding. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) reported that Ipo Dam has released a total of 61.90… Read More
Go overwhelmed by support but still not interested in Senate run
August 12, 2018, 4:09 pm
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar – Despite overwhelming support from Samar people, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said his mind is not fixed on running in the 2019 Senatorial race. Speaking to thousands of village officials here during the Samar Day celebration on… Read More
Quezon’s 'Niyogyugan Festival 2018' draws scores of tourists, visitors
August 12, 2018, 2:22 pm
LUCENA CITY, Quezon -- About 48,000 tourists, visitors, and local folks witnessed the opening rites on Thursday of Quezon’s famous “Niyogyugan Festival,” an annual festival featuring the various uses of the coconut as a “tree of life” which takes center stage in the 12-day celebration… Read More
2 more NPA members, 5 couriers yield in Occidental Mindoro
August 12, 2018, 1:59 pm
CAMP GEN. MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal -- Two more members of the New People’s Army (NPA) and five couriers surrendered to the Army’s 4th Infantry Battalion (4IB) and local police in Occidental Mindoro on Friday. In a report on Sunday, Lt. Col. Dennis C. Gutierrez, commander of 4IB based in… Read More
Marines present seized NPA firearms, IEDs to Wescom chief
August 12, 2018, 1:58 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Authorities presented the firearms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), ammunition, and other subversive items recovered from an encampment of the New People’s Army (NPA) that was overran by government troops in Barangay Quinlogan, Quezon town, to Lt. Gen.… Read More
PRRD support to boost passage of universal health care bill
August 12, 2018, 1:55 pm
SAN JOSE CITY, Nueva Ecija -- Senator Jose Victor Ejercito on Saturday expressed hope that the universal health care (UHC) bill he authored will fare well after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte. Speaking before hundreds of barangay health workers here Saturday,… Read More
Missing Indonesian boat found in Palawan
August 12, 2018, 12:05 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Authorities found an abandoned Indonesian-marked vessel near the shoreline of Barangay Melville in the southern Palawan town of Balabac. In a statement released Saturday evening by the Western Command (Wescom) through Public Affairs Office (PAO) chief, Capt.… Read More
DDB chair lauds Calamba City’s community-based approach vs. drugs
August 12, 2018, 10:59 am
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna -- Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Chairman Catalino S. Cuy on Saturday commended the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of Calamba City (CADCC) for coordinating with the city government in curbing the drug menace in various communities here. Secretary Cuy graced the first founding… Read More
Fire razes 23 houses in 2 Iloilo City villages
August 11, 2018, 9:50 pm
ILOILO CITY -- A fire damaged 23 houses and displaced 62 families in the neighboring villages of Calubihan and Taytay Zone 2 in Jaro district, Iloilo City on Saturday. Initial estimate of losses put at PHP2 million, said Chief Inspector Christopher Regencia, Iloilo City Fire Marshall. No one died… Read More
NegOcc eyeing another DILG Seal of Good Local Governance
August 11, 2018, 9:42 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Province of Negros Occidental is eyeing another Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) this 2018 after undergoing a national validation on Friday. Provincial Planning and Development Office head Ma. Lina Sanogal, who was among those who attended the session with the validators,… Read More
Coastguard wants Tawi-Tawi motorboats registered
August 11, 2018, 6:45 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--The Philippine Coastguard (PCG) is pushing for the registration of all types of watercraft in Tawi-Tawi as part of its anti-terror effort in the southern part of the country.Lt. Senior Grade (Lt.SG) Euphraim Jayson Diciano, commander of the coastguard station in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi,… Read More
10 NPA terrorists surrender in Batangas
August 11, 2018, 5:39 pm
CAMP GEN. MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal- Ten members of the New People’s Army (NPA) Communist terrorist group have surrendered to the troops of the 730th Combat Group (730th CG), Philippine Air Force in Nasugbu, Batangas. Major Engelberto A. Nioda Jr, Group Commander of 730th CG, on Saturday said… Read More
Cops still face blank wall on death of Abra town dad
August 11, 2018, 5:37 pm
BAGUIO CITY-- Authorities are still facing a blank wall in its investigation into the death of Isagani Joson, a first-term councilor of Lagayan town in Abra. In a text message to Philippine News Agency, Senior Insp. Grace Marron, spokesperson of Abra Provincial Police, said the death of the… Read More
8 arrested in Region 9 anti-drug ops
August 11, 2018, 5:22 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Police arrested eight people, including a high-value drug personality, in separate anti-drug operations and seized counterfeit money here in Region 9, an official said Saturday.Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer, identified the arrested… Read More
Thailand rice shipment arrives in Zamboanga City
August 11, 2018, 5:11 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A shipload of rice imported from Thailand arrived here just in time as the supply of commercial rice is running out at the local market, an official said Saturday.Ruben Manatad, National Food Authority (NFA) assistant regional director, said the cargo ship, VTC Dragon, loaded… Read More
Ilocos Norte residents alerted on possible flash floods, landslides
August 11, 2018, 4:20 pm
LAOAG CITY -- Residents of low-lying areas in Ilocos Norte province have been alerted about possible flash floods and landslides due to moderate to occasional heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Storm Karding. Since Friday, the entire province has been… Read More
Capiz septuagenarian wanted for rape nabbed in Koronadal
August 11, 2018, 4:09 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Authorities arrested a 79-year-old man wanted for rape in Sapian town, Capiz province, during an operation in a village in Koronadal City on Saturday afternoon.Koronadal City police chief, Supt. Benjiel Kirby Bajo, identified the suspect as Eduardo Beljera, who was listed as… Read More
Nurse arrested for drug peddling in NoCot
August 11, 2018, 4:08 pm
COTABATO CITY -- Anti-narcotics operatives, backed by policemen, nabbed on Friday night a male nurse for possession of prohibited drugs during an anti-drug operation in Barangay Poblacion 8, Midsayap, North Cotabato.In a report, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 12 (Soccsksargen) director, Naravy… Read More
