Provincial
Pangasinan police donate P100-K to colleague with kidney transplant
April 15, 2024, 11:00 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Another good news came for a 46-year-old cop who just underwent kidney transplant. Staff Sgt. Virgilio Sanchez received PHP100,000 in cash from his fellow Pangasinan police officers to cover for his medications and other needs. The funds were pooled from a shooting… Read More
Caravan fails to paralyze public transport in Iloilo
April 15, 2024, 10:23 pm
ILOILO CITY – The transport caravan, instead of the strike by unconsolidated groups, failed to cripple transportation in Iloilo and Panay on Monday, according to the assessment of the Police Regional Police Office 6. “They could not muster a big number, and what is important is they could not… Read More
Western Visayas inflation rate accelerates to 3.1 % in March
April 15, 2024, 10:15 pm
ILOILO CITY – Consumers are encouraged to tighten their belts as the headline inflation in March accelerated to 3.1 percent, higher than the 2.7 percent in February and 2 percent in January. “The main reason was the faster movement on the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages group with… Read More
Council recommends state of calamity for Antique due to El Niño
April 15, 2024, 9:59 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) approved a resolution on Monday recommending the state of calamity in Antique due to the El Niño. Antique PDRRM Officer Broderick Train said the council made the recommendation… Read More
P866-M infra projects to benefit thousands of Albay villagers
April 15, 2024, 9:48 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Thousands of villagers in the towns of Guinobatan, Oas, Polangui, and the City of Ligao, all in Albay province, are set to benefit from PHP866 million worth of infrastructure projects set to start construction this April. Albay 3rd District Rep. Fernando Cabredo on Monday… Read More
NorMin's 1st bamboo innovation hub to rise in Bukidnon
April 15, 2024, 9:37 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Bukidnon province will be the site of the first Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (BTFIH) in the Northern Mindanao Region, an official said Monday.Rubie Mae Fernandez, science specialist of the Department of Science and Technology-Northern Mindanao (DOST-10), said the… Read More
Batangas cop promoted for leading P13-B shabu bust
April 15, 2024, 9:18 pm
BATANGAS CITY – The provincial government of Batangas is set to honor the police officer who led the team that managed to seize the largest single shipment of shabu in the country's history. Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas said a recognition ceremony will be held for Capt. Luis de Luna,… Read More
E. Samar town wants Homonhon mining firm encroachment stopped
April 15, 2024, 9:17 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government unit of Guiuan in Eastern Samar province asked the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to conduct verification of the mining tenement boundary of Emir Mineral Resources in Casuguran village, Homonhon Island. Guiuan Mayor Annaliza Gonzales Kwan said Monday that… Read More
‘Tubig Time’ to encourage hydration among Antique learners
April 15, 2024, 9:14 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique provincial government will provide 3,000 tumblers to learners, especially Kindergarten and Grade 1, in the province as part of its “Tubig Time (water time)” strategy to encourage hydration amid the extreme heat. The provincial government will… Read More
Mayor seeks water security plan for Bacolod
April 15, 2024, 9:04 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Monday asked the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) to submit a water security plan as he noted the failure of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., Baciwa's joint venture agreement partner, to improve supply in the past four years. "I have… Read More
‘Visit Iloilo’ campaign promotes province as premier destination
April 15, 2024, 8:15 pm
ILOILO CITY – “Visit Iloilo,” a private sector-led call to action that encourages tourism players in Iloilo to market the province, was formally launched on Monday. Iloilo Festival Foundation Inc., under its president Allan Ryan Tan, is spearheading the campaign, together with the Iloilo… Read More
Transport strike fizzles out in Antipolo
April 15, 2024, 6:51 pm
ANTIPOLO CITY – The city government reported that an ongoing strike launched by two transport organizations with nationwide memberships failed to paralyze the movement of commuters here. In an online post on Monday, Mayor Casimiro Ynares III said there appears to be no stranded commuters along… Read More
UNIDO, MinDA boost cooperation on industrial parks dev’t in PH
April 15, 2024, 6:30 pm
DAVAO – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) have launched the first Philippine Leadership Training Programme on Industrial Parks in Mindanao. Over 70 government officials representing 34 local government units, MinDA,… Read More
Ilocos Norte board honors 10 young ‘Mathletes'
April 15, 2024, 6:00 pm
LAOAG CITY – Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board) on Monday commended 10 Mathletes for scooping awards in the World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO) finals in Macau, China in March. Sarrat National High School (SNHS) students Brian Jansen Vallejo, Allen Iver… Read More
Caraga inflation rises to 3% in March
April 15, 2024, 5:10 pm
BUTUAN CITY – From 2.7 percent in February, the inflation in the Caraga Region spiked to 3 percent last month, the Philippine Statistics Authority in the region (PSA-13) said Monday.However, PSA-13 said this year’s March inflation was lower at 7.3 percent compared to the same period last… Read More
BARMM orders employers to protect workers amid severe heat
April 15, 2024, 4:53 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Labor and Employment in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ordered employers Monday to prevent and mitigate health risks at workplaces across the region.As the temperature continues to rise due to the El Niño phenomenon, BARMM Labor… Read More
Bicol cops give free rides to commuters amid strike
April 15, 2024, 3:49 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) deployed 165 vehicles to various areas in the six provinces to provide "Libreng Sakay" (free rides) to passengers affected by the nationwide transport strike on Monday. In an interview, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said… Read More
Almost 40K dogs get free anti-rabies shots in Davao CVO
April 15, 2024, 3:28 pm
DAVAO CITY – At least 39,834 dogs have been given free anti-rabies vaccine during the first quarter here, the City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) said Monday.Dr. Ma. Corazon Sepulveda, CVO head, said they also managed to serve 19,897 clients across the city during the period.“Vaccination is… Read More
4 MILF members slain in Maguindanao Sur ambush
April 15, 2024, 2:50 pm
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur – Four members of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were killed in an ambush Sunday by unidentified gunmen in Barangay Satan here, police said.In an interview Monday, Lt. Colonel Reggie Albellera, municipal acting police chief, said the victims were on board… Read More
3 children drown in Davao City
April 14, 2024, 2:30 pm
DAVAO CITY – Three children drowned in a beach in North San Juan, Barangay Centro, Agdao here on Saturday. In a police report, the Sta Ana Police Station said three boys, aged 7, 6 and 4, were reported missing at 2 p.m. Saturday. Members of the Philippine Coast Guard conducted the search… Read More
