Provincial
Duterte orders crackdown on ‘colorum’ PUVs
March 24, 2018, 9:58 am
DAVAO CITY – President Rodrigo R. Duterte has ordered a crackdown on “colorum” or illegally operating public transportation in the country following the deadly road accident involving the Dimple Bus Company in Occidental Mindoro. The President gave the order to the police, highway patrol… Read More
Former village chief in Abra surrenders gun
March 24, 2018, 3:39 am
CAMP BADO DANGWA, Benguet -- A former barangay chief in Abra voluntarily surrendered his firearm to the authorities this week in support of police efforts to ensure the safety of residents in the community. Police Regional Office Cordillera (PROCOR) Regional Director, Chief Superintendent Edward… Read More
Calabarzon police readies ‘Ligtas SumVac 2018’
March 24, 2018, 12:39 am
CAMP GEN. VICENTE LIM, Calamba City -- The Police Regional Office (PRO4A) in Calabarzon started deploying Friday some 6, 692 police personnel for its “Ligtas SumVac 2018” to ensure a safe and secured summer vacation season. Calabarzon Police Regional Director, Chief Supt. Ma. O R. Aplasca, led… Read More
Bacolod City marks 10 years of ‘Earth Hour’ observance
March 24, 2018, 12:11 am
BACOLOD CITY -- Bacolod City will mark a decade of the “Earth Hour” observance with SM City Bacolod again hosting the yearly event with an hour-long lights off from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on March 24.. This year’s World Wide Fund’s (WWF) global campaign dubbed #Connect2Earth aims to connect… Read More
DPWH-Iloilo to activate ‘Lakbay Alalay’ for Holy Week
March 24, 2018, 12:05 am
ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will implement its “Oplan Lakbay Alalay” program in preparation for the observance of the Holy Week starting March 26. DPWH Assistant Regional Director Engineer Al Fruto on Friday said the plan has already been in place because… Read More
P75-M bulk water supply facility to operate soon in Iloilo town
March 24, 2018, 12:03 am
ILOILO CITY -- A PHP75-million bulk water supply facility will soon operate in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. In an interview Thursday afternoon, Remus Braganza, general manager of the Dumangas-Barotac Nuevo Water District (DBNW), said they expect the facility to be completed next month. It is being… Read More
NFA-Western Pangasinan assures enough rice supply
March 24, 2018, 12:02 am
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan -- The National Food Authority (NFA) in Western Pangasinan has assured sufficient supply of rice in the province despite the temporary suspension of the distribution of rice to their accredited retailers. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), Chona… Read More
West Visayas RDC cautions agencies on low budget spending
March 23, 2018, 11:42 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Antique Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao on Friday reminded government agencies of their low spending of budget use may cause problems in the coming years. The lady governor, who chairs the Regional Development Council (RDC) of Western Visayas, cited a report of the Department of Budget… Read More
Diocese, church groups oppose divorce bill
March 23, 2018, 11:37 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental -- The Diocese of Dumaguete, Diocesan Organization of Renewal Movements and Communities (DORMC) and the Diocesan Council of the Laity have expressed their vehement objection to legalization of divorce in the Philippines. House Bill 7303, otherwise known as an Act… Read More
Ilonggos urged to join ‘Earth Hour’
March 23, 2018, 11:32 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Ilonggos are enjoined to participate in the observance of the annual “Earth Hour” — a lights out event — on March 24. Mayor Jose Espinosa III, in signing Memorandum Circular No, 15, urged all Ilonggos and those who are residing or traveling to the city to switch off their… Read More
Police to enforce 11-day gun ban during Panaad Festival
March 23, 2018, 10:48 pm
BACOLOD CITY --The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (Nocppo) announced on Friday that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will enforce an 11-day firearms ban during the 25th Panaad sa Negros Festival next month. The suspension of all permits to carry firearms outside of residence will… Read More
At least 80% of NegOcc villages have anti-drug councils
March 23, 2018, 10:46 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Between 80 and 90 percent of the 601 barangays in Negros Occidental, excluding those in Bacolod City, have organized their own Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs). This was confirmed this week by Board Member Anabelle Bermudo, president of Liga ng mga Barangay in Negros… Read More
5 Santa Rosa City cops sacked for grave misconduct
March 23, 2018, 10:16 pm
CAMP GEN. VICENTE LIM, Calamba City -- Five members of the Santa Rosa City Police Station were found guilty of grave misconduct for robbery/extortion in violation of Article 294 of the Revised Penal Code, according to Police Regional Office 4A (Calabarzon) report released here Friday. The cops… Read More
Carmona mayor cited one of Cavite's outstanding women leaders
March 23, 2018, 9:37 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – Carmona Mayor Dahlia Loyola was cited as one of Cavite’s Outstanding Women Leaders during the province’s Women’s Month festivities held at the provincial gymnasium here on Friday. Governor Jesus Crispin C. Remulla awarded the plaque of recognition for… Read More
VP Robredo backs divorce with certain conditions
March 23, 2018, 9:33 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday said she is open to supporting the proposed divorce law provided the separation process is accessible to the poor and must not curtail the constitutional provision protecting the sanctity of marriage. Robredo, in an interview here during the… Read More
DTI opens 16th “Negosyo Center” in Cavite town
March 23, 2018, 9:09 pm
MAGALLANES, Cavite – Business owners here and from nearby municipalities may now renew and process their business registration applications and even avail of business advisory services at the newly opened Negosyo Center (NC) in this upland town. The Negosyo Center, the 16th to be established in… Read More
6 women to swim across Tañon Strait for “Women’s Month” celeb
March 23, 2018, 9:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental -- Six women will attempt on Sunday to swim across the Tañon Strait that lies between Cebu and Negros Islands to celebrate “Women’s Month” this March. The six who are participating in the 6.4-kilometer Tañon Strait All-Women Open Water Swim are Frances… Read More
Cebu water district offers discount to mark World Water Day
March 23, 2018, 8:36 pm
CEBU CITY -- The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is offering a PHP3,000 discount to new service connection applicants in the cities of Cebu and Talisay on March 24. The promo is offered in observance of World Water Day 2018, MCWD spokesperson Charmaine Rodriguez-Kara said Friday. Kara said… Read More
704 Aeta students get P1.9M scholarship grants
March 23, 2018, 8:34 pm
STA RITA, Pampanga -- Some 704 Aetas studying from the different schools in the province on Friday received financial grants that could help them finish their education. The provincial government of Pampanga, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), distributed some… Read More
DA holds ‘Tienda-Tienda’ trade expo in Zamboanga
March 23, 2018, 7:42 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Eight local traders are participating in the ongoing four-day trade exposition initiated by the Department of Agriculture (DA) as part of the National Women’s Month Celebration. The activity, dubbed as “Tienda-Tienda”. It is being held on Rizal Street, Barangay Zone IV,… Read More
