Provincial
Education chief urges students to take sports, arts in Senior High
April 10, 2018, 8:30 pm
Education Secretary Leonor Briones (center) on Tuesday keynotes the graduation of the first batch of Senior High School completers from Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial School and Maria Clara Lorenzo Lobregat National High School in Zamboanga City. (Photo courtesy: Bhong Simbajon)ZAMBOANGA CITY --… Read More
Mayor Sara's First Lady act in China draws positive remarks
April 10, 2018, 8:25 pm
DAVAO CITY -- In a surprise act for Dabawenyos, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio brushed shoulders with world leaders as President Rodrigo Duterte’s First Lady in his working visit to the People’s Republic of China. Wearing an aquamarine dress, Mayor Sara accompanied the President to the Boao Forum… Read More
Abu Sayyaf man arrested in Basilan hospital
April 10, 2018, 8:21 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Policemen arrested a suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) while seeking medical treatment at a hospital in Basilan province, the police reported Tuesday. Supt. Restituto Pangusban, Isabela City police chief, identified the arrested ASG member as Pangamdas Tanjil alias… Read More
NegOr won’t allow coal-fired power plant
April 10, 2018, 8:08 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental -- Gov. Roel Degamo on Tuesday said the province would not allow the development of coal-fired power plant here, as it pushes for renewable and clean energy to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The governor confirmed in an interview Tuesday that he… Read More
Public urged to report violations of competition law
April 10, 2018, 8:06 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has encouraged the public to report violations of Republic Act No. 10667 or the Philippine Competition Act. “That’s the best way to contribute and make competition work. They can inform us if they see, hear, and know any practice that… Read More
Bacolod City’s crime volume down 34% in March
April 10, 2018, 7:32 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The total crime volume in this city decreased by 34.65 percent in March this year, compared to figures in the same month in 2017, statistics released by the Bacolod City Police on Tuesday showed. From last year’s 329, only 215 crimes were recorded in March this year, 55 of which… Read More
Iloilo City prepares for tourist influx
April 10, 2018, 7:27 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The city government here is preparing for possible influx of tourists with the impending closure of Boracay Island. Mayor Jose Espinosa III on Tuesday said that there are tourists who would look for alternative destinations since they already have booked their flights for Boracay.… Read More
Boracay villages tighten issuance of IDs
April 10, 2018, 7:25 pm
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan -- With barely 15 days left before the temporary closure of the island, more people troop to get their barangay ID which will give them access to Boracay starting April 26. Manocmanoc village chief Chona Gabay said the screening for the issuance of a barangay ID is being… Read More
DOLE readies P35-M for special employment of poor students
April 10, 2018, 7:22 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allocated more than PHP35.26 million for this year’s implementation of the Special Program for Employment of Students in Western Visayas. DOLE Assistant Regional Director Salome O. Siaton on Tuesday said the program stands to… Read More
Deputy top cop to lead Boracay task force
April 10, 2018, 6:55 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Deputy Regional Director for Operations of the Police Regional Office 6 (Western Visayas) has been designated as the Commander of the Metro Boracay Task Force (MBTF). Senior Superintendent Jesus Cambay Jr. was designated by PRO-6 Regional Director Police Chief Superintendent… Read More
Boracay closure good for other west Visayas destinations
April 10, 2018, 6:53 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The closure of Boracay island would have a positive effect to other provinces in Western Visayas which also have unique attractions that could bring in more tourists to the region, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official has said. DOT-6 Regional Director Helen Catalbas said that… Read More
Cavite town targets 'zero waste' by yearend
April 10, 2018, 6:52 pm
GENERAL MARIANO ALVAREZ, Cavite -- This town inked a partnership with EcoWaste Coalition (Ecowaste) Tuesday to achieve “zero waste” by end of 2018. Mayor Walter D. Echavarria, Jr. and EcoWaste group’s President Eileen Sison, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that seeks to strengthen the… Read More
16 detainees bolt Zamboanga jail
April 10, 2018, 6:43 pm
Sixteen detainees escape early Tuesday from detention at the Police Station 6 in Zamboanga City. They escaped after one of them cut the padlock with a hacksaw. (Photo by: Ely E. Dumaboc)ZAMBOANGA CITY - The local authorities have been given 24 hours to recapture the five remaining detainees out of… Read More
Elect best candidates in barangay, SK polls: DILG
April 10, 2018, 6:40 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged voters to choose only the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials who have the values of “Matino, Mahusay and Maasahan” during the simultaneous holding of the elections on May 14. DILG Assistant Regional Director… Read More
Cebu cops sustain drug ops via 'Oplan Pokemon'
April 10, 2018, 6:40 pm
CEBU CITY -- Operations against drugs in Cebu City have been sustained through the Cebu City Police Office’s (CCPO) “Oplan Pokemon” program. City Police Director Senior Supt. Joel Doria on Tuesday said the CCPO has been arresting at least 70 drug personalities a week through “Oplan… Read More
DTI rolls out roadshows to improve LGU competitiveness in Davao
April 10, 2018, 6:36 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI 11) conducted provincial roadshows to help local government units (LGUs) improve their competitiveness and draw more investments to Davao region. Part of the roadshows was the compliance rating of the LGUs in adopting… Read More
Cavite’s new fisheries office to serve coastal towns soon
April 10, 2018, 6:34 pm
NAIC, Cavite – Cavite’s Provincial Fisheries Office (PFO) will soon have a three-storey building that would make it easier to serve the province’s estimated 18,000 fisher folk. PFO Senior Aquaculturist Marinel Punzalan said on Tuesday that the office would start operations in its new home in… Read More
2K cops to secure Masbate village, youth polls
April 10, 2018, 6:32 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Some 2,000 police officers under a task force will be deployed in the island-province of Masbate in order to ensure a peaceful and orderly barangay election on May 14. Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol regional spokesperson Malu Calubaquib said the 'Task Force Masbate' will be… Read More
‘Go Negosyo’ centers assured of funding
April 10, 2018, 6:15 pm
SAN JOSE De BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino has assured the “Go Negosyo” centers established throughout the country will receive continuing funds and will even be expanded. He made the assurance in his capacity as the Senate Vice Chairperson of the Committee on… Read More
Palawan has 37K new voters for May village, youth polls
April 10, 2018, 6:12 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The southern Palawan town of Bataraza registered the highest number of voters in the barangay level for the upcoming May 2018 elections based on the records of the provincial Commission on Elections (Comelec). Elections assistant Jomel Ordas of the local Comelec… Read More
