Provincial
Twin blasts hurt cop, 4 civilians in Maguindanao
March 24, 2018, 2:12 pm
UPI, Maguindanao -- Joint police and Philippine Marine troops have launched a manhunt against two men blamed for the twin explosions here on Friday evening, injured a police officer and four civilians. The first explosion, believed to be from a fragmentation grenade, occurred at past 7:45 p.m.… Read More
Ironman medal features Mindanao’s culture, T’Boli craftsmanship
March 24, 2018, 1:57 pm
DAVAO CITY – The 1,800 triathletes participating in the Alveo Ironman 70.3 will not only be treated to the warm hospitality of Dabawenyos, but are also to be given a touch of Mindanao’s rich culture with a miniature Agong. Made of brass, the medal features T’Boli tribe craftsmanship. The… Read More
Malampaya joint task force rescues distressed tourist boat in El Nido
March 24, 2018, 12:57 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The Philippine Navy rescued a distressed motorized boat filled with local tourists in the waters of Bacuit Bay in El Nido on Friday afternoon. “Under the operational control of the Western Command’s Joint Task Force Malampaya (JTFM) in El Nido, the Navy vessel… Read More
Iloilo goes moderate on quarry regulation
March 24, 2018, 10:46 am
ILOILO CITY -- Ioilo’s provincial government will be moderate in regulating quarry operations in the province in consideration of contractors suffering from a shortage of sand and gravel. Several contractors have appealed before the provincial government that they already lacked quarry… Read More
No loans for Palawan teachers due to non-remittance of GSIS premiums
March 24, 2018, 10:28 am
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Some 20,000 public school teachers in Palawan may be unable to apply for loans with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) due to non-remittance of their premiums in the past two months. GSIS Palawan Branch Manager Marina Ignacio said Friday afternoon that… Read More
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
