Provincial
DAR distributes 442 CLOAs in Compostela Valley
February 26, 2018, 1:17 pm
MONKAYO, Compostela Valley -- A total of 442 certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) covering at least 481.7776 hectares of agricultural lands in the province of Compostela Valley were distributed by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in a ceremony held at the Municipal Gymnasium on… Read More
DOT chief underscores Panagbenga's role in sustainable development
February 25, 2018, 8:10 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo on Sunday underscored the significant role of the Baguio Flower Festival or Panagbenga in sustainable development and its contribution in meeting the country’s tourism target. Teo was the guest speaker during the float parade… Read More
Agri trainors get crash course on farm mechanization
February 25, 2018, 7:53 pm
SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ, Nueva Ecija -- At least 24 agricultural extension workers from different parts of the country, including Luzon and Visayas areas, are reporting to their respective works on Monday with new skills to partake to more trainors. This after they finished a four-day specialized… Read More
P20-M agro-fishery lab center to rise in NegOcc
February 25, 2018, 7:50 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- A PHP20-million agro-fishery laboratory center under the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) will rise in Negros Occidental this year. “There is a need for the province to improve its laboratory services especially for agriculture and fishery sector,” OPA chief Japhet… Read More
World-class water theme park now open in Clark
February 25, 2018, 7:37 pm
CLARK, Pampanga -- The biggest water theme park in Southeast Asia located here has finally opened its gates to the public in time for summer season. Aqua Planet, the newest water theme park in the Philippines, has over 38 water slides and attractions on a 10-hectare property. The first-of-its-kind… Read More
P417-M DTI-DPWH convergence project for Ilocos Norte OK'd
February 25, 2018, 7:25 pm
LAOAG CITY -- A total of PHP417 million worth of rehabilitation and construction of access roads from manufacturing sites to marketing areas in the province has been approved for endorsement through members of the Provincial Development Council (PDC). Presided by Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Eugenio… Read More
CAR leaders approve 6-year dev’t investment program
February 25, 2018, 7:23 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- To achieve sustainable development and for communities to benefit, leaders in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on Friday approved the Regional Development Investment Program (RDIP) for 2017-2022. Governors, regional directors, sectoral representatives representing the… Read More
PDEA-Cordillera winning battle vs. illegal drugs
February 25, 2018, 7:18 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Cordillera (PDEA-CAR) has reported that President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on illegal drugs has partially resolved the marijuana production problem in the entire country, particularly in the Cordillera, with the reduction in the number of… Read More
7 high-powered firearms seized from 2 BIFF rebels in NoCot
February 25, 2018, 2:48 pm
MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato -- Police and military forces arrested two members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and seized guns and other firearms from the IS-inspired group in a remote village here following a brief firefight Saturday. The clash occurred 4 a.m. Saturday in the… Read More
Soldier hurt in NoCot roadside bombing
February 25, 2018, 2:36 pm
KIDAPAWAN CITY -- A soldier was slightly injured when suspected communist rebels set off a roadside bomb in President Roxas, North Cotabato, on Saturday night, police said. A convoy of military vehicles of the Army’s19th Infantry Battalion was heading to this city from Arakan, also in North… Read More
Mayon monitor equipment stolen
February 25, 2018, 2:31 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) expressed dismay over the loss of several monitoring instruments installed in the upper portion of Padang Village in Legazpi City, an officer of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.… Read More
Norwegian paramedics offer top medical equipment to Davao’s 911
February 25, 2018, 1:55 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Two Norwegian paramedics have offered to provide Davao City Central 911 with advanced medical equipment to further boost its operational capability. Norwegian paramedics Christian Kopperud and Inge Heier met with Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to make the offer through a foundation.… Read More
Troops capture 'brains' behind NPA atrocities in Mindanao
February 25, 2018, 1:39 pm
DAVAO CITY -- A ranking member of the New People’s Army (NPA) in northeastern Mindanao was captured in a joint police and military operation in Barangay Villalangit, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. The Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) on Sunday reported that Pablito Campos, also known as "Batik"… Read More
1,000 cops join advocacy walk vs illegal drugs
February 25, 2018, 11:35 am
TUGUEGARAO CITY -- Some 1,063 personnel of the Police Regional Office (PRO) In Region 2 joined the nationwide "LAKAD (Lipunin at Kalampagin and Droga) Tokhang 2" on Saturday at the Camp Marcelo A. Aduuru grandstand here, in support of the government's campaign against illegal drugs. PRO2 -2… Read More
29 inmates bolt Jolo jail
February 24, 2018, 9:37 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Military and police forces launched manhunt operation to recapture all the inmates who escaped in a jailbreak Saturday in Jolo, Sulu. Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, disclosed the jailbreak occurred at around 10:40 a.m. Saturday in the police station… Read More
Panagbenga grand street dance parade a showdown of 29 troupes
February 24, 2018, 9:31 pm
RETURNING CHAMP. Baguio Central School, the oldest school in the city that used to have a winning streak in the Panagbenga festival street dance parade, bagged the grand prize in the elementary division this year, after performing with the theme “Legend of the blooming flowers in Cordillera”… Read More
Boracay resort tears down own illegal structures
February 24, 2018, 9:17 pm
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan -- Illegal structures built on a rock formation by a posh resort in Boracay Island started to get demolished first thing on Saturday morning on the orders of the owner, himself, ahead of the Environment Department team's arrival in the area. Boracay West Cove owner Crisostomo… Read More
Marcos sees stronger tourism collaboration in ‘Solid North’
February 24, 2018, 9:16 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos on Saturday said that her province and the City of Baguio could forge a stronger collaboration in terms of tourism.“I’m hopeful we could collaborate with the City of Baguio and the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte to do tourism projects… Read More
6 Abu Sayyaf men killed in Basilan clash
February 24, 2018, 8:45 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Government troops killed six alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in6 a clash Basilan province, officials said Saturday. Brig. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Joint Task Force Basilan commander, said the clash occurred at around 8:45 a.m. Saturday at sitio Pali in Barangay Abong-Abong,… Read More
DSWD allocates P200-M for Zambo one-stop center
February 24, 2018, 8:42 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is constructing this year a PHP200 million edifice to house all its centers in one location. Ivan Eric Salvador, DSWD regional information officer, told the Philippine News Agency the building would be built in a lot owned… Read More
