Provincial
Dasma City’s academic achievers get P6.7-M cash gifts
May 7, 2018, 6:12 pm
DASMARIǸAS CITY, Cavite – Some 3,892 academic honorees and professional achievers received a total of PHP 6.7-million worth of cash gifts from the city government’s 19th“Gawad ng Karangalan,” an annual event to recognize the academic achievements of city residents. City Mayor Elpidio… Read More
Police identifies 80 election watchlist areas in NegOcc
May 7, 2018, 5:06 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (Nocppo) confirmed on Monday it has been monitoring 80 election watchlist areas (EWAs) in the province in relation to the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections this May 14. “The 80 barangays are still subject for more… Read More
3 ASG bandits slain, 7 soldiers wounded in Sulu clash
May 7, 2018, 5:05 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Three Abu Sayyaf bandits were killed while seven soldiers were wounded as firefight ensued while operations to rescue the two policewomen and their two companions continue in the province of Sulu, a top military official said Monday. Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force… Read More
Zamboanga Sur town councilor survives ambush
May 7, 2018, 5:02 pm
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur - A town councilor has survived an ambush on Sunday in Dimataling town, this province, the police reported Monday.PO1 Iresidel Osayan, case investigator, identified the would-be victim as Councilor Evrin Dres, 37, of Dimataling town.Osayan said Dres was driving his… Read More
Iloilo City eyes P5K allowance for college scholars
May 7, 2018, 4:59 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The city government is strengthening its education program with its latest initiative to extend financial assistance to college students here. During Monday’s regular flag-raising program, Mayor Jose Espinosa III announced he would endorse to the Sangguniang Panlungsod a proposed… Read More
3 suspects in Maguindanao beheading case yield
May 7, 2018, 3:13 pm
COTABATO CITY--Three suspects behind the April 27 beheading of two farmers in Barangay Gumagadong Calawag, Parang, Maguindanao, voluntarily surrendered to police on Sunday night. Supt. Ismael Jambiran, Parang police chief, identified the suspects who confessed to the crime as Malik Kumayog, 22;… Read More
31 poll gun ban violators nabbed in Region 12
May 7, 2018, 3:11 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Police arrested 31 persons in different parts of Region 12 for violation of the firearms ban in line with the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.Supt. Aldrin Gonzales, public information officer of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-12, said Monday the… Read More
NoCot poll aspirant nabbed for firearm, shabu possession
May 7, 2018, 3:09 pm
COTABATO CITY -- Police arrested Sunday a candidate running for village chairman for the May 14 village election in Barangay Tumbras, Midsayap, North Cotabato. Supt. Gilbert Tuzon, Midsayap police chief, identified the suspect as Alcon Tubasa, 43, former number one village councilor of Tumbras.… Read More
Bomb, guns seized in Sultan Kudarat raid
May 7, 2018, 3:07 pm
LUTAYAN, Sultan Kudarat -- Joint Army and police forces raided a house here Sunday and seized war materiel, including an improvised bomb and bomb-making components from a rebel’s home, a military official said. Lt. Colonel Harold Cabunoc, Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion commander, who led the… Read More
Dengue cases in South Cotabato down 54%
May 7, 2018, 3:05 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The effort to contain the spread of the deadly dengue fever in South Cotabato province has gained ground as health personnel recorded a significant drop in confirmed cases since January this year.Jose Barroquillo, dengue coordinator of the Integrated Provincial Health Office… Read More
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
