Provincial
High demand for residential condo in Davao continues
July 25, 2018, 1:34 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Martial law has not dampened the prospects for residential condominium market, a real estate consulting firm said noting the prevailing high occupancy rates.In a report on Tuesday dubbed "Davao City's Property Market Highlights 2018 H1," Prime Philippines chief executive officer Jet… Read More
Iloilo City dads want all-out campaign vs. hot meat
July 25, 2018, 1:10 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on Tuesday has called the attention of the Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO) headed by Jose Ariel Castañeda to activate a task force and “campaign vigorously against hot meat.” The call came after the local council approved the PHP6.961… Read More
Top Bacolod execs warn against social media ‘posers’
July 25, 2018, 12:43 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Top city officials here have warned Bacolodnons to be wary of fake social media accounts using their names to deceive the public. Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya, Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran have been victimized by “posers” on Facebook.… Read More
Dagupan City running low on anti-lepto drug
July 25, 2018, 12:25 pm
DAGUPAN CITY — The City Health Office (CHO) here has appealed to higher health authorities to replenish its supply of Doxycycline, an antibiotic used against leptospirosis. City health officer Dr. Ophelia Rivera said in an interview Tuesday that the CHO only has 50 boxes or 5,000 capsules of… Read More
'Habagat' affects some 39K families in Bataan
July 25, 2018, 9:14 am
ORANI, Bataan -- Heavy rainfall, triggered by tropical storm "Josie" and the enhanced southwest monsoon, has affected some 39,738 families or 173,376 individuals in this province. Josefina Timoteo, chief of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), reported Tuesday… Read More
Zambo mayor: 3rd SONA testament to PRRD’s bold, hardline crusade
July 25, 2018, 8:36 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte is a testament to his bold and "hardline crusade" to bring about the needed change to advance the Philippines and to better the lives of the Filipino People.This was the reaction of Mayor Maria Isabelle… Read More
Antique PWDs assured of gov’t support
July 25, 2018, 8:05 am
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- The Antique provincial government has guaranteed support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with the culmination of the 40th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week celebration. Antique Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao on Tuesday said that she is… Read More
DOH-CAR cites health bills passed during PRRD's term
July 25, 2018, 8:01 am
BAGUIO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Cordillera is happy about the large number of health bills passed during the first two years of President Rodrigo Duterte. Dr. Amelita Pangilinan, Assistant Regional Director of DOH in the Cordillera Administrative Region, expressed this in an… Read More
TESDA-9 to offer skills training for ‘standbys’
July 24, 2018, 9:44 pm
Newly-installed TESDA Region Director Efren Piñol on Tuesday announces that skills training will be offered for "istambays" here in Region 9. (Photo by: Teofilo P. Garcia, Jr.) ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Technical Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) will soon offer skills training intended for… Read More
SONA has what Mindanaoans want to know: Biz group
July 24, 2018, 9:30 pm
DAVAO CITY – The head of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (DCCCII) has described the State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Duterte as straightforward, substantive and contained the issues that Mindanao business sector wants to know.DCCCII President Arturo Milan said… Read More
Fire hits densely populated area of Jolo
July 24, 2018, 9:25 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- More than 300 houses mostly made of light materials were razed to the ground in a densely populated area in Jolo, Sulu, on Tuesday, officials said. Jolo Mayor Kerkhar Tan said the fire broke out shortly before 3 p.m. in one of the houses in Barangay Bus-bus and spread towards… Read More
22 village execs in Sibugay town surrender 51 loose firearms
July 24, 2018, 9:14 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY-- Fifty-one assorted unlicensed guns and a grenade were surrendered by 22 barangay chairpersons in the town of Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, police said Tuesday.Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer, said the firearms were surrendered in a… Read More
DavSur electric coop to hold 38th general membership assembly
July 24, 2018, 9:07 pm
MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur -- The Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative (DASURECO), which is serving the provinces of Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental, is set to hold its 38th Annual Membership Assembly at the Bansalan Central Elementary School in Bansalan town on July 29.DASURECO general manager,… Read More
Group cites Duterte’s 'consistency' on environment policy
July 24, 2018, 9:04 pm
DAVAO CITY – A Davao-based environmental group hailed President Rodrigo Duterte'd "consistency" in protecting the environment and giving the local government units the task to take the lead in addressing environmental concerns.Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) Executive Director Chinkie… Read More
North Cotabato teacher survives violent attack
July 24, 2018, 8:59 pm
COTABATO CITY – Police authorities in North Cotabato said they have launched a manhunt against two men who robbed, stoned, and pushed a public school teacher into a cliff but survived Monday in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato.Police Officer 1 Janeth Bueno, Pigcawayan police investigator on case,… Read More
GenSan mayor seeks stronger cooperation vs. terrorism
July 24, 2018, 8:57 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--City officials here are pushing for stronger cooperation between community stakeholders and law enforcement units in an effort to keep the city safe and secure from terrorist elements.City Mayor Ronnel Rivera on Tuesday cited the contribution of concerned residents in the… Read More
Sarangani provincial hospital opens outpatient operations
July 24, 2018, 8:56 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Sarangani Provincial Hospital is moving a step closer to its planned opening this year with the operationalization of its outpatient department (OPD).Dr. Arvin Alejandro, Sarangani provincial health officer, said Tuesday the facility has started accommodating residents… Read More
San Pablo City re-crafts disaster risk reduction, management plan
July 24, 2018, 8:38 pm
SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – This city is re-crafting its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) contingency plan to counter unexpected occurrences and rectify disaster preparedness flaws. In a report on Tuesday, the CDRRMC took note of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s call in his… Read More
195K senior citizens in Bicol receive UCT benefits
July 24, 2018, 8:19 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Some 195,107 indigent senior citizens in Bicol began receiving PHP2,400 under the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The payout started over the weekend and continues to date in the towns of Catanduanes, Albay,… Read More
Electric company issues flood safety tips
July 24, 2018, 8:17 pm
DAGUPAN CITY — The Dagupan Electric Corporation (Decorp) has advised residents in flooded areas to turn off their house’s circuit breaker to avoid accidents such as electrocution. “We advised the customers that when they see that floodwaters will reach their outlets, they should immediately… Read More
