Provincial
DA wants more farmers’ coops in Palawan’s remote areas
May 5, 2018, 3:49 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Farmers in the upland and interior villages of Palawan province should form themselves into associations or cooperatives to gain access to government loan and credit services. Department of Agriculture 4B (Mimaropa) Director Antonio Gerundio said in an interview… Read More
PCIC turns over P977K insurance claims of farmers
May 5, 2018, 3:34 pm
MIAG-AO, Iloilo -- The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) on Friday turned over the PHP977,000 indemnity claims of 80 farmers from Miag-ao this province whose production has failed due to calamity. However, the funds did not go to directly to farmers but were released to the Rural Bank… Read More
Cebu City police to monitor campaign activities
May 5, 2018, 2:14 pm
CEBU CITY -- The start of the campaign period here Friday was generally peaceful except for an incident in Barangay Carreta where two rival parties crossed paths and reportedly exchanged heated words. Cebu City Police Director Senior Supt. Joel Doria said they will intensify their monitoring of… Read More
Nominations for 2018 most outstanding Bacolodnons now open
May 5, 2018, 2:12 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The city government has launched this year’s edition of “Ang Banwahanon Awards”, a search for the most outstanding resident of Bacolod. The Banwahanon Awards Committee, chaired by George Zulueta, opened on Friday the acceptance of nominations for the recognition given only to… Read More
DA to strengthen farmers’ loan program
May 5, 2018, 1:06 pm
MIAG-AO, Iloilo -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will strengthen its loan program for farmers, taking inspiration from those who have already benefitted from the Production Loan Easy Access (PLEA) program. DA Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said Friday they are planning to organize provincial loan… Read More
DepEd bares education challenges in Eastern Visayas
May 5, 2018, 10:52 am
PALO, Leyte -- Decreasing enrollment, malnourished learners, funding constraints, and classroom congestions are among the immediate concerns confronting the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Eastern Visayas region. The department’s field offices in six provinces and seven cities in the… Read More
Duterte promises to raise teachers’ salary
May 5, 2018, 10:49 am
DAVAO CITY -- After soldiers and policemen, public school teachers will also get a salary increase once the economy improves, President Rodrigo R. Duterte said Friday evening. "Remember, when the economy improves, you are next to get a salary increase -- but in increments since there are so many… Read More
Duterte on Time Mag cover: I am not a strongman
May 5, 2018, 10:39 am
DAVAO CITY -- "I am not really a strongman.” This was the response of President Rodrigo R. Duterte on the latest issue of Time Magazine, which featured him alongside world leaders Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan… Read More
NegOcc has most number of areas under poll watch list
May 5, 2018, 10:30 am
ILOILO CITY -- Negros Occidental has the most number of election watch list areas (EWAs) for the May 14 polls among the six provinces in Western Visayas. In a press conference Friday, Senior Supt. Jesus Cambay Jr., Deputy Regional Director for Operations of Police Regional Office 6 (Western… Read More
Antique begins rehab for drug surrenderers
May 5, 2018, 10:25 am
SAN JOSE De BUENAVISTA, Antique -- The Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (CBRP) for drug users in two municipalities in Antique province began Friday. The program was launched in Libertad and Sebaste towns on Thursday afternoon, said Cherryl Tacda, director of the Department of the Interior… Read More
CIDG nabs 4 men in Maguindanao for gun possession
May 5, 2018, 12:12 am
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao -- Four persons were arrested in Barangay Gang here on Thursday during an operation led by elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the local police. Chief Supt. Graciano Mijares, police regional director for the Autonomous Region in Muslim… Read More
Paoay LGU receives two dragon boats from China
May 4, 2018, 10:24 pm
LAOAG CITY—Famous for its dragon boat festival, the Peoples Republic of China has donated at least two units of dragon boats to the local government unit of Paoay in Ilocos Norte in support of its growing water sports activities at the legendary Paoay lake here. Dragon boat race competition is… Read More
SSS orders 6 establishments to explain delinquencies
May 4, 2018, 10:20 pm
DAGUPAN CITY—The Social Security System (SSS) on Friday asked six delinquent employers here and in Calasiao town to show cause why they should not be penalized for violating the Social Security law. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Dooc and other SSS officials posted the "Show… Read More
Pangasinan offers socialized housing, resettlement site
May 4, 2018, 10:17 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- More government employees, public school teachers and families residing in danger zones can soon avail of the housing projects being offered by the provincial government. Engr. Alvin Bigay, Provincial Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council Officer, told the… Read More
Golden rice demo farm looms in Batac City
May 4, 2018, 10:17 pm
LAOAG CITY—A demonstration farm of a genetically-modified golden rice is set to be established in Batac City anytime this year as an alternative solution to malnutrition in the country. While other farmers here remain skeptical about the reported danger it may pose to public health and… Read More
Abra among 5,744 election hotspots nationwide: PNP chief
May 4, 2018, 10:16 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is placing the province of Abra in its watchlist of 5,744 election hotspots nationwide, PNP Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde disclosed in a media briefing here on Friday. “There has always been a history of violence every time there are… Read More
No major incident during Week 1 of Boracay closure
May 4, 2018, 10:13 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Boracay Island has been peaceful during the first week of its six-month closure, according to the Metro Boracay Task Force (MBTF). Police Regional Office 6 (Western Visayas) Deputy Regional Director for Operations Supt. Jesus Cambay Jr., who is also MBTF commander, said Friday that… Read More
Bulacan rice traders assure sufficient rice stocks
May 4, 2018, 10:10 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan--The country has sufficient rice supply until the arrival of the government’s rice import for its buffer stocks. This was assured by rice traders belonging to the Bulacan Rice Millers Association (BRMA) during a press conference on Friday on the launching of the… Read More
Gov't puts premium on rehab of drug dependents
May 4, 2018, 10:06 pm
BAGUIO CITY — The Duterte administration is taking a holistic approach in the country's drug problem, putting a premium on the dependents' rehabilitation, a palace official stressed here on Friday. On the sidelines of Baguio's 20th "Tam-awan" celebration of culture and arts, Presidential… Read More
Benguet sets last Friday of September as Teachers' Day
May 4, 2018, 10:03 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- The Provincial Board of Benguet has approved an ordinance declaring the last Friday of September of every year as Teacher’s Day. Provincial Ordinance No.15-170 primarily aims to honor teachers and provide a venue for active participation of teachers in the celebration of… Read More
