Provincial
2 suspected drug peddlers slain in Nueva Ecija shootout
April 24, 2018, 7:39 pm
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija --Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in separate anti-drug stings in this province Monday night. Chief Inspector Jacqueline Gahid, information chief of the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO), said the suspects have initiated the encounter with police… Read More
Davao City all set for 2018 national competitiveness rankings
April 24, 2018, 7:24 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The Davao City government is all set for this year’s bid in the annual competitiveness rankings as it remains optimistic to surpass or maintain its 2017 standing. The city last year was ranked 3rd as Most Competitive Highly Urbanized City among 33 contenders. This shows a two-step… Read More
3,676 file candidacy for SK, barangay polls in Zamboanga City
April 24, 2018, 7:21 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday reported a total of 3,676 aspirants filed their certificate of candidacy (COC) for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Lawyer Stephen Roy Cañete, first district election officer, said that 2,401 of the… Read More
Mati City imposes ‘zero waste rule’ during summer fest
April 24, 2018, 7:17 pm
DAVAO CITY – As Mati City hosts two major events for the Visit Davao Summer Festival, the local government reminded local and foreign tourists to follow the "zero waste" rule imposed by the city. Mati City is hosting the Amihan Skimboarding Competition where 100 participants are joining on April… Read More
'All systems go’ for SK mandatory training in Cavite
April 24, 2018, 7:16 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Cavite has officially rolled out the Sangguniang Kabataan Mandatory Training (SKMT) modules as it convenes the Provincial Management Team (PMT) Tuesday at the provincial capitol here. DILG Cavite Director Allan… Read More
Mayor Sara: No plan to run for senator, but...
April 24, 2018, 7:13 pm
DAVAO CITY – If she has her will, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio wants to stay as mayor of this city and not to aspire for any national position. "Ang akong plano gyud is for Davao City. Kay kitang tanan live and work in Davao City (My plan is really for Davao City. This is because we all… Read More
Bulacan village officials urged to intensify anti-illegal drugs drive
April 24, 2018, 6:41 pm
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – The provincial government of Bulacan and other government agencies have urged barangay officials to intensify their campaign against illegal drugs. Through the Barangay Dialogue held Monday at The Pavilion in Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city, the… Read More
131 giant clams ‘adopted’ in Pangasinan
April 24, 2018, 6:13 pm
BOLINAO, Pangasinan -- A total of 131 giant clams have been adopted by 99 foster parents through ‘Adopt a Clam” project launched by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute- Bolinao Marine Laboratory (UPMSI-BML). Ruby Esmolo, institutional research assistant of UPMSI-BML,… Read More
Baguio City urges voluntary drug test for village, SK polls bets
April 24, 2018, 6:01 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The Baguio City Council has approved a resolution encouraging all candidates for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) to take a step forward and volunteer to undergo drug testing to ensure that the polls will not be tainted with issues of candidates being involved in… Read More
ECC-Region 1 moves to new address to cater to PWDs
April 24, 2018, 5:53 pm
SAN FERNANDO, La Union—The Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) in Region 1 has moved to its new address here to provide better service to clients including for persons with disability (PWDs) following the assessment of the central office audit team made in January this year. Dexter… Read More
PRO-6 conducts dry run for Boracay ID system
April 24, 2018, 2:55 pm
ILOILO CITY -- A whole day dry-run on the implementation of the ID system is being conducted Tuesday at Caticlan Jetty Port two days before the start of the six- month closure of Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan on April 26. Chief Supt. Cesar Hawthorne Binag, Regional Director of Police Regional… Read More
Puerto Princesa schools urged to hold info drive on depression
April 24, 2018, 2:35 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- A city councilor has urged all public and private high schools, colleges and universities here Monday to conduct massive information and education campaign on depression and address it as a serious health issue affecting students. City Councilor Nesario Awat made… Read More
16K jobs up for grabs in Iloilo
April 24, 2018, 2:14 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Nearly 16,000 job vacancies are available during a one-day job fair facilitated by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in Iloilo province on June 1. PESO-Iloilo department head Francisco Heler Jr. said 113 companies already confirmed to join the job fair at the Capitol. A… Read More
Ex-Army sergeant, companion nabbed in PDEA drug-bust
April 24, 2018, 1:13 pm
DAVAO CITY – A former sergeant of the Philippine Army tagged as the top 7 in illegal drugs watch-list and his companion were arrested by the operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA 11) during a buy-bust operation at Purok 4, Barangay San Juan, Maco, Compostela Valley on… Read More
Aurora eyes drug-free barangays
April 24, 2018, 12:48 pm
BALER, Aurora -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has begun conducting a series of seminars on the barangay drug-clearing program here as part of continuing efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal drugs in communities. PDEA regional director Gil Pabilona on Monday cited the… Read More
Napocor deploys more gensets in Palawan
April 24, 2018, 12:27 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The National Power Corporation (Napocor) has recently deployed seven 600-kilowatt (kW) additional generating sets to four Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) areas in Palawan to provide reliable power supply services and support tourism. In a press statement… Read More
Hybrid energy project breaks ground Tuesday in Puerto Princesa
April 23, 2018, 9:59 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The Sabang Renewable Energy Corporation (SREC) will break ground in Palawan its first hybrid power plant with a micro-grid to provide power to Sitio Sabang, Barangay Cabayugan on Tuesday.The hybrid power plant consists of a 1.4-megawatt peak (MWp) solar… Read More
Isabela rice millers deliver 17 trucks of rice to Manila
April 23, 2018, 9:54 pm
SANTIAGO CITY -- The Isabela Rice Millers Association on Monday delivered 14,000 sacks of commercial regular milled rice to Metro Manila in a bid to ensure supply of affordable rice.National Food Authority (NFA) regional director Mario Gonzales said the rice loaded on 17 trailer trucks were… Read More
Free college tuition pioneer Albay to enrol over 30K students in 2018
April 23, 2018, 9:54 pm
DARAGA, Albay -- Albay province, which pioneered the free college tuition scheme in the country, is seen to gain further from a law that gives similar benefits to Filipino students nationwide--the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017. As the national government starts to… Read More
44K candidates in Pangasinan vie for BSKE positions
April 23, 2018, 9:51 pm
DAGUPAN CITY -- A total of 44,346 aspiring bets filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices in their respective towns and cities from April 14 to 21 for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE) elections on May 14 in the province. Lawyer… Read More
