Provincial
Probe ordered on ambush-slay of ARMM nurse
May 7, 2018, 12:32 pm
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao -- The Police Regional Office of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-ARMM) has ordered an investigation into the ambush-slay of a government nurse here on Saturday night. Betsy Yap, a nurse of the ARMM’s Humanitarian Emergency Assistance and Response Team… Read More
Pagudpud resort vows to create new order for sustainable tourism
May 7, 2018, 9:08 am
LAOAG CITY—The largest resort in Pagudpud town is leading the way in ensuring clean and sustainable tourism. “It’s a lesson learned to all of us in the tourism industry. We need to create a new order for tourism. One that is environment-friendly and sustainable in the years to come,” said… Read More
Sultan Kudarat village exec, 2 others killed in anti-drug ops
May 6, 2018, 4:52 pm
LAMBAYONG, Sultan Kudarat -- A sub-commander of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and two of his subordinates were killed in simultaneous pre-dawn operations in a remote village here Saturday.Chief Supt. Marcelo Morales, Soccsksargen region police director, said separate operations on the… Read More
MILF vows to help ensure peaceful village, SK polls
May 6, 2018, 4:50 pm
CAMP DARAPANAN, Maguindanao -- The military arm of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said it will help ensure a peaceful and orderly Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections but will not actively participate in the electoral process, an MILF official on Sunday said.Von Al Haq, the… Read More
Army program drives NPA members to surrender
May 6, 2018, 4:15 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Amid the continued harassment activities of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Davao region’s hinterlands, the Philippine Army further strengthened its Community Support Program to discourage more people from supporting the communist movement.This resulted in the mass surrender of… Read More
Roque optimistic on continued drop of poverty incidence
May 6, 2018, 3:44 pm
DAVAO CITY – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is optimistic the country will see a continued drop in poverty incidence under the Duterte administration. Roque is banking on the “Build Build Build” program, which he said will translate to jobs and livelihood opportunities for Filipinos.… Read More
NCCA embarks on mapping of heritage sites, people, events
May 6, 2018, 3:04 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) is embarking on the mapping of heritage, people, events, and sites across the country as basis in coming with a registry of national cultural pride. NCCA chairperson Virgilio Almario on Friday said this is one investment of the… Read More
Predawn fire kills 4 in Iloilo City
May 6, 2018, 3:00 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Four persons were killed while four more others were hurt when a fire razed a house inside Burgos Ville Subdivison, in Barangay San Isidro, La Paz, this city early Sunday morning. City Fire Marshall Chief Insp. Christopher Regencia identified the fatalities as Maria Christina… Read More
Bacolod fest showcases ‘original, best’ grilled chicken
May 6, 2018, 10:24 am
BACOLOD CITY -- Three hundred meters of smoking barbecue grills lined up Araneta Street here on Saturday afternoon as the city staged the first Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival to cement its status as the home of the country's best grilled chicken. “It’s very delicious,” said the event’s… Read More
1,600 poll bets in Iloilo City sign peace covenant
May 5, 2018, 10:40 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Some 1,600 local candidates from the six districts in this city signed a peace covenant this week as part of their commitment for a peaceful and orderly Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on May 14. Initiated by the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), led by its director… Read More
Training-workshop enlightens Ilocos farmers on biotech agriculture
May 5, 2018, 10:29 pm
LAOAG CITY— Farmer-leaders from various parts of the province gathered together for a two-day training and to get to know more about modern biotechnology. Organized by the Asian Farmer's Regional Network (ASFARNET) Philippine chapter - an organization of farmers and interested stakeholders… Read More
4 cops hurt in IED blast in Masbate
May 5, 2018, 10:21 pm
LEGAZPI CITY ---At least four members of the Police Regional Special Operations Task Group (RSOTG) deployed in Masbate on Monday were wounded when an improvised explosive device went off along the provincial road of Barangay Cajunday in Baleno town Saturday morning. The injured policemen were… Read More
Tuguegarao City SK and Barangay bets sign peace covenant
May 5, 2018, 10:19 pm
TUGUEGARAO CITY - Candidates for the May 14 synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan polls here signed a peace covenant Saturday. The Archdiocese of Tuguegarao, the Commission on Election (Comelec) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) initiated the peace covenant signing at the cathedral… Read More
First election peace covenant held in Bataan
May 5, 2018, 10:03 pm
SAMAL, Bataan — The Commission on Elections (Comelec), in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government(DILG), on Saturday conducted here the first peace covenant in the province in connection with the May 14 elections for barangay and… Read More
Gov't nurse killed, 2 hurt in Maguindanao ambush
May 5, 2018, 9:37 pm
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao -- A nurse of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s humanitarian team was killed while two of her four companions, including two town councilors, were injured in an ambush at the highway in Barangay Tenorio here Saturday afternoon.Registered nurse Betsy Yap, a… Read More
Baguio gets P225-million share from export firms
May 5, 2018, 9:26 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The city government of Baguio has received its share of PHP225 million from the 2017 operation of exporting companies, particularly, in Loakan. The exporting firms are operating under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), which entitles local government hosts to a… Read More
6 barangays in Cebu town to be placed on poll watch list
May 5, 2018, 8:16 pm
CEBU CITY -- The Cebu Provincial Police Office (CCPO) will recommend the inclusion of six barangays in Tuburan, Cebu to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) watch list for the May 14 polls. CPPO Director Sr. Supt. Edgar Alan Okubo on Saturday said the six barangays in Tuburan to be placed under… Read More
Zambo mayor tells voters to choose the right candidates
May 5, 2018, 6:47 pm
Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar addresses the city government employees during Monday's flag ceremony in front of City Hall. (Photo courtesy: City Hall PIO) ZAMBOANGA CITY - Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has echoed President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent call for voters to choose… Read More
Kin of Maguindanao beheading victims cry for justice
May 5, 2018, 6:44 pm
PARANG, Maguindanao—Relatives of two farmers beheaded by an organized crime group here demanded justice as they buried the victims Friday. “We only need justice for our slain relatives,” Emily, 34, sister of farmer Cesar Fermin who, along with Jaybob Bestas, were beheaded by armed men… Read More
CENRO employee nabbed for illegal drugs
May 5, 2018, 5:00 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- An employee of the City Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) here was nabbed Friday evening for illegal drugs in a checkpoint along Dolores Intersection this city. Policemen, led by Senior Inspector Wimerra Jean D. Saldia. flagged down Jhay John Bondoc Roque,… Read More
