Provincial
Over 8K Cebuanos get P40.5-M aid via DSWD's AKAP
September 10, 2024, 6:08 pm
CEBU CITY – A total of PHP40.5 million in financial assistance has been released to 8,114 beneficiaries of the Ayuda sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) in southern Cebu province, a social welfare official said on Tuesday. Tonyson Luther Lee, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7… Read More
P34-M shabu seized in Tagbilaran City sting op
September 10, 2024, 5:41 pm
CEBU CITY – Five kilos of suspected shabu were confiscated during a raid in Tagbilaran City, Bohol which led to the arrest of a relative of a drug personality previously arrested, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-7 reported on Tuesday. The suspect identified as Robert Tiro, 42,… Read More
Misamis Oriental ramps up surveillance, response to dengue surge
September 10, 2024, 5:34 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Misamis Oriental has ramped up its surveillance and monitoring efforts amid rising dengue cases across the province. In a statement, the PHO said Tuesday that the province had activated dengue fast lanes in all eight provincial… Read More
PhilHealth-11 pays P5.8-B in claims as of Aug
September 10, 2024, 5:30 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation in Davao Region (PhilHealth-11) has paid more than PHP5.8 billion for 665,358 claims as of August this year, an official said Tuesday. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum here, PhilHealth-11 Vice President Harvey Carcedo said… Read More
PhilHealth-CAR hits 87% of 2024 enrollment target
September 10, 2024, 5:17 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation-Cordillera Administrative Region (PhilHealth-CAR) on Tuesday said it has enrolled 1,622,607 members as of July, already 87 percent of the target this year. There are now 203,728 members in Abra; Apayao has 94,671; Benguet, 442,401; Baguio… Read More
P71-M aid to benefit 17K Ilocos Norte residents
September 10, 2024, 4:16 pm
LAOAG CITY – About 17,000 Ilocos Norte residents are set to receive on Wednesday cash aid amounting to PHP71 million under the national government’s Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R.… Read More
Classes suspended, relief aid deployed amid Mt. Kanlaon unrest
September 10, 2024, 4:08 pm Updated on September 10, 2024, 6:52 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The municipality of La Castellana in Negros Occidental, which has several villages at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon, suspended classes on Tuesday following the increased seismic activity of the volcano in Negros Island. "Due to increasing unrest of Mt. Kanlaon, classes in all levels,… Read More
Police seize P1.7-M shabu, arrest high-value suspect
September 10, 2024, 4:02 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The police seized PHP1.7 million worth of shabu and arrested a suspected drug pusher during a buy-bust in Barangay Candau-ay, this city, near midnight Monday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said Tuesday that the… Read More
MORE Power sees reduced power rates for Iloilo City residents
September 10, 2024, 3:56 pm
ILOILO CITY – Residents of this city, already enjoying one of the lowest electricity rates in the country, can expect reduced power rates in the coming month. In an interview on Tuesday, More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) chief executive officer Roel Castro said the residential… Read More
Bicol disaster council to be placed on 'blue' alert for Peñafrancia
September 10, 2024, 3:41 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Bicol Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) will place its operations center under "blue alert" status as part of the preparation measures for the activities and events of the Peñafrancia Festival in Naga City. In a memorandum issued on Tuesday… Read More
Journo, gov’t employee die in Zamboanga City fire
September 10, 2024, 3:23 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two people, including a local newspaper reporter, died and eight others were injured in a fire that destroyed nine houses in Zamboanga City, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said Tuesday. City fire marshal Supt. Christopher Morales said the fire, whose cause remains unknown,… Read More
W. Visayas records over 20.8K dengue cases, 51 deaths
September 10, 2024, 2:52 pm
ILOILO CITY – Western Visayas has recorded 51 dengue deaths out of the 20,814 cases from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2024, according to the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD) in a virtual press briefing on Tuesday. The data is higher by 264 percent compared… Read More
BARMM solon calls for calm after SC ruling on Sulu separation
September 10, 2024, 2:30 pm
COTABATO CITY – A lawmaker in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) urged political leaders and peace advocates to stay calm and open-minded following the Supreme Court (SC) ruling that severs Sulu from the autonomous region. “As we move forward, it is essential that all… Read More
NPA team leader, medic yield to Army in Surigao Sur
September 10, 2024, 12:52 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Two members of the New People's Army (NPA), including a team leader, surrendered to military forces in Carmen, Surigao del Sur, a military official said Tuesday. Lt. Col. Vincent Viray, commander of the Philippine Army's 36th Infantry Battalion (36IB), identified the surrenderers… Read More
Canlaon City orders evacuation as Mt. Kanlaon logs over 200 quakes
September 10, 2024, 12:41 pm Updated on September 10, 2024, 1:11 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The local government of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, has ordered a mandatory evacuation of residents within the 4-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone around Mt. Kanlaon following an earthquake swarm linked to the volcano’s increased activity. Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco… Read More
CFO urges Antiqueños to undergo guidance, counseling
September 10, 2024, 12:26 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is urging Antiqueños to undergo guidance and counseling with their office to make a well-informed decision when applying for permanent migrant or permanent resident visas. “We encourage those applying for a… Read More
DSWD gives over 45K food packs to flood-hit families in Samar
September 9, 2024, 10:26 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as of Monday, has already distributed 45,333 family food packs (FFPs) to families affected by Typhoon “Enteng” in three Samar provinces. The DSWD regional official said the distributed food packs were just initial since… Read More
Mayor cites initiatives to achieve SDGs of Iloilo City
September 9, 2024, 10:00 pm
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas highlighted the accomplishments of this city towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as he delivered his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday. “Our journey towards success is marked by strides we have taken to ensure that no one, no… Read More
DOT-TIEZA hyperbaric chamber project in NegOr town hits snag
September 9, 2024, 9:57 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The hyperbaric chamber and facility to be established in Dauin town, Negros Oriental province through the Department of Tourism (DOT)-Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has hit a snag. The project was originally scheduled for groundbreaking last Sept.… Read More
Iligan City, NGO sign disaster response partnership
September 9, 2024, 9:56 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Iligan City government and a non-government organization have partnered to launch a PHP4-million disaster response program, making the city a pioneer in implementing a survivor-centered approach. In a ceremony on Monday, Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao and Regina… Read More
