Provincial
NegOr police on full alert for Lenten season
March 28, 2018, 10:08 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental -- The Philippine National Police’s (PNP) office in Negros Oriental province is on full alert as it started on Palm Sunday its operation plan in line with the observance of the Holy Week this week. Senior Supt. Edwin Portento, provincial police director, said… Read More
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Shrimp mortality syndrome detected through innovative tech
March 28, 2018, 9:51 pm
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna- Marine biologists at the University of Santo Tomas have developed a technology that can detect early infection of pervasive bacteria that thrives in marine waters and causes the early mortality syndrome (EMS) in shrimps. In a media forum at the Philippine Council for… Read More
Imus City sets up first aid, help desk during Holy Week
March 28, 2018, 9:10 pm
IMUS CITY, Cavite – Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi has launched “OPLAN SEMANA SANTA” 2018 to assist pilgrims and travelers in times of emergency as the city expects hordes of Catholic devotees to flock to churches and places of worship for penance and spiritual reflection this Holy Week. The city… Read More
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Filipino scientist develops climate-resilient way of mussels growing
March 28, 2018, 8:56 pm
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna- A Filipino scientist has developed an innovative and sustainable way of growing mussels, locally known as “tahong,” through funding from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) of the Department of Science and… Read More
Supporters serenade Duterte on 73rd birthday in Davao
March 28, 2018, 8:52 pm
DAVAO CITY – Even if President Rodrigo Duterte was nowhere in sight on the wee hours of March 28, his 73rd birthday, supporters still arrived at Dona Luisa Subdivision to serenade him. As early as 4 a.m, supporters came in groups near Duterte’s residence. One member of a group of Federalism… Read More
Former NPA rebels join march for peace in Davao Norte
March 28, 2018, 8:50 pm
DAVAO CITY -- More than 7,000 former fighters, local militia members, supporters and sympathizers of the underground mass organizations of the CPP-NPA (Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army) joined the Mindanao-wide peace rally held Tuesday in different places in Davao Region.… Read More
PRRD campaign vs loose firearms continues to gain support
March 28, 2018, 8:46 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY --The campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte to recover all loose and undocumented firearms has continued to gain headway here in Mindanao, military officials announced Wednesday. This, as another 81 assorted loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered to the Army’s 1st Infantry… Read More
Abu Sayyaf leader, 12 followers surrender in Basilan
March 28, 2018, 8:42 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A leader of the notorious Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered along with 12 followers in Basilan province, a top military official disclosed Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Army’s 104th Infantry Brigade commander, said Nurhassan Jamiri and 12 of his followers surrendered… Read More
7 die, scores hurt in 2 road mishaps in Taal, Tagaytay City
March 28, 2018, 8:36 pm
TAGAYTAY CITY -- Seven people died while several others were injured in two separate road accidents involving a 10-wheeler truck in Taal, Batangas and a passenger jeepney in Tagaytay City on Holy Wednesday. In Taal, Batangas, less than 30 kms from this city, seven people were reported dead after… Read More
Tourism lures pilgrims to visit Cavite churches for Lent
March 28, 2018, 8:32 pm
IMUS CITY, Cavite - Cavite’s tourism office is inviting devout Catholics to embark on their tradition of visiting seven churches or the Visita Iglesia in the province’s historic and centuries-old churches. The invitation is in support of the recently launched tourism campaign 'Tara, Cavite… Read More
Iloilo boat trips temporarily suspended for Holy Week
March 28, 2018, 8:18 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Several shipping companies here decided to temporarily stop their operations in observance of the Lenten season, said the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Iloilo. In an interview Wednesday, PCG-Iloilo commanding officer Lt. Rodolfo Dela Peña said that only the 2Go Travel, Milagrosa,… Read More
PDRRMO boosts security to safeguard Lingayen beachgoers
March 28, 2018, 8:07 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan --The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) with other government agencies will deploy 36 personnel to ensure zero casualty incidents at the Lingayen beach during the Lenten break starting Thursday. Noel Cabobos, operations unit search… Read More
5K cops to secure Holy Week in W. Visayas
March 28, 2018, 8:05 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Roughly 5,000 security forces from the Police Regional Office 6 have been deployed in the different areas of Western Visayas for a secured, orderly and peaceful observance of Holy Week. More than 6,000 volunteers will also serve as augmentation force, said Supt. Cesar Hawthorne… Read More
Peter Lim's brother left for HK
March 28, 2018, 8:01 pm
CEBU CITY -- Wellington Lim, younger brother of alleged drug lord Peter Lim, reportedly left for Hong Kong on Tuesday, four days after he was ambushed by gunmen outside their music bar. The Cebu City Police could thus not move forward with its investigation on the attempt on Wellington’s life,… Read More
Iloilo City activates hotline for motorists this Lent
March 28, 2018, 7:59 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Iloilo City government, through the Public Safety and Traffic Management Office (PSTMO), has dedicated a hotline for the emergency needs of motorists this Lent. Jeck Conlu, PSTMO head, said hotline 0920-2874634 was activated Wednesday and will be operational until Sunday. He… Read More
Motorist assistance stations set up along Ilocos Norte highway
March 28, 2018, 7:56 pm
LAOAG CITY -- Motorist assistance stations are now in place along the national highway in Ilocos Norte province to ensure that travelers get reliable help and enjoy a smooth trip. A team to man these stations round-the-clock until the holiday rush is over has already been deployed, District… Read More
‘Faith’ destinations to visit in Iloilo this Lenten season
March 28, 2018, 7:54 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Several tourism sites in the province of Iloilo identified as ideal for this Lenten season are prepared to welcome the visiting public. Provincial Tourism Officer Gilbert Marin said Barotac Viejo, Banate, Janiuay and Cabatuan are among the towns that will have reenactments of the… Read More
300 Western Visayas barangays up for drug-cleared status
March 28, 2018, 7:48 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Roughly 300 barangays in Western Visayas will soon be declared clear of illegal drugs, said the director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Western Visayas (PDEA-6). Regional Director Wardley Getalla said that the Regional Oversight Committee is already done with the… Read More
Iloilo dad urges LGUs to put up own libraries
March 28, 2018, 7:41 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Local government units in Iloilo province are encouraged to have their own libraries, said Board Member Demy Sonza, chairman of the Committee on Culture, Arts, History and Tourism of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) on Tuesday. On Monday, the SP authorized Iloilo Governor Arthur… Read More
South Cotabato expands advocacy drive vs teenage pregnancy
March 28, 2018, 7:22 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of South Cotabato has stepped up advocacy initiatives on teenage pregnancy as it moves to further lower the recorded cases in the area this year. Zenaida Duron, Provincial Population Office (PPO) head, said Tuesday they have expanded their awareness… Read More
