Provincial
LTO launches online appointment system in Cordillera
August 20, 2018, 8:01 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- To fast-track the renewal of driver’s licenses and prevent long queues at motor vehicle registration, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Cordillera has launched its online appointment and scheduling system, initially in Baguio City and Benguet province. The personal… Read More
Iloilo City gov’t mulls alternative livelihood for fisherfolk
August 20, 2018, 7:53 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The city government is mulling to extend an alternative livelihood to fisherfolk in the city as Mayor Jose Espinosa III on Monday underscored that the development of the highly-urbanized city must benefit everyone. The mayor met with close to 80 fisherfolk and discussed how the city… Read More
25 PRO-9 policemen get ‘Medalya ng Kagalingan'
August 20, 2018, 6:06 pm
Chief Supt. Billy Beltran, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) director (left), on Monday leads the awarding to Medalya ng Kagalingan to 25 officers and policemen for the operational accomplishments against criminality. (Photo courtesy: PRO-9 Public Information… Read More
Kawit receives ‘2017 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance’ award
August 20, 2018, 6:06 pm
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The municipality of Kawit, represented by administrator, Dr. Norberto Victa Rayupa, received the ‘2017 Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance’ (SCFLG) award, during the regional awarding ceremony at the Quezon Convention here on Monday. The award, conferred by the… Read More
3 NPAs killed in Sarangani clashes
August 20, 2018, 6:04 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Three suspected New People's Army (NPA) members were killed in clashes with government troops on Sunday in a hinterland village in Maasim town, Sarangani Province.Acting Maasim Mayor Uttoh Salem Cutan said Monday the two encounters were part of the continuing operations… Read More
Robust economic, tourism growth attracts more banks to Baguio
August 20, 2018, 6:04 pm
An aerial view of Baguio City (PNA-Baguio File Photo)BAGUIO CITY -- The City Planning Office (CPO) on Monday reported that there are now 86 banks operating in Baguio as of 2017. “Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas shows that four additional banks were added to the 82 banks operating in… Read More
Cops pursue leads in failed Koronadal bomb attack
August 20, 2018, 6:03 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Police are looking into a number of leads in the failed bomb attack at a department store along the main commercial area of Koronadal City on Saturday evening.Supt. Marvin Duadua, spokesperson of the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office, said Monday investigators are… Read More
SoCot's top tourist attractions to be featured in PH Travel Mart
August 20, 2018, 5:57 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – South Cotabato province's world-class tourist destinations will be featured anew in the upcoming 29th Philippine Travel Mart that will be held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Argie Ryan Asaria, South Cotabato tourism operations officer, said Monday the… Read More
Solon consults Ilonggos on security of tenure bill for gov’t workers
August 20, 2018, 5:27 pm
ILOILO CITY -- State workers who do not have security of tenure found an ally in Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate who assured on Monday that legislators will not stop until a law is passed ending contractualization in government. Zarate met with members of the Sangguniang… Read More
Samar cops step up drive vs. loose guns in Calbayog City
August 20, 2018, 5:25 pm
PALO, Leyte -- Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO) officials on Monday admitted that Calbayog City is the focus of their crackdown on loose firearms citing the city’s high crime incidence. SPPO director, Senior Supt. Nicolas Torre III, said putting Calbayog as priority in their drive against… Read More
Quezon to open biggest day-care center in October
August 20, 2018, 5:12 pm
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The biggest day-care center in Quezon province is set to open at the municipal town of Unisan come October to strengthen its children’s education system. ALONA Partylist Representative and KALIPI Chair Anna V. Suarez announced this to some 8,000 members of KALIPI during… Read More
Review camp defense plan vs NPA attacks, Eastern Visayas cops told
August 20, 2018, 4:56 pm
PALO, Leyte – The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office here directed field commanders to review their camp defense plan to ensure that no police station in Eastern Visayas will be attacked by the New People’s Army (NPA). PNP Region 8 Director, Chief Supt. Dionardo Carlos, asked… Read More
PRO-6 assures readiness of police stations vs. NPA attacks
August 20, 2018, 4:55 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) assured that municipal police stations, particularly those prone to insurgents attacks, are prepared for any untoward incident. In a media interview Monday, Supt. Joem Malong, PRO-6 spokesperson, confirmed that Chief Supt. John… Read More
More than 1K cops in Western Visayas promoted
August 20, 2018, 4:53 pm
ILOILO CITY – A total of 1,140 uniformed personnel of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) were promoted to various ranks. Lawyer Rodolfo Encajonado, Regional Director of Civil Service Commission 6, led the donning of ranks at Camp Teofilo Delgado, Fort San Pedro, in this city… Read More
Iloilo City eyes P500-M loan for sports arena
August 20, 2018, 4:09 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here is eyeing a PHP500-million loan either with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) or the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) to finance the construction of the Iloilo City Sports Arena. During Monday’s regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod… Read More
128 newly-promoted Ilocos Norte cops take oath
August 20, 2018, 4:04 pm
LAOAG CITY -- Some 128 newly-promoted police personnel from the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) took their oath at the Camp Valentin S. Juan, this city, on Monday. Senior Supt. Cesar Pasiwen, Ilocos Norte provincial director, administered the oath of office and donning of ranks of… Read More
13 drug suspects, 7 wanted persons nabbed in Bulacan
August 20, 2018, 4:00 pm
CAMP GEN ALEJO S SANTOS, Bulacan – Some 13 drug suspects and seven wanted persons were arrested in anti-criminality operations conducted by the Bulacan police on Sunday. Senior Supt. Chito G. Bersaluna, acting Bulacan police director, identified the arrested drug suspects as Elena Flores, Khen… Read More
Leptospirosis cases up 90% in Pangasinan, 21 deaths recorded
August 20, 2018, 3:50 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan --The Pangasinan Provincial Health Office (PHO) has recorded 137 cases of leptospirosis in the province from January 1 to August 13 this year, representing a 90 percent increase over the 72 cases recorded during the same period last year. Dr. Anna Teresa De Guzman, provincial… Read More
Coast Guard bares new ‘anti-terrorism fast boat’ in Palawan
August 20, 2018, 3:49 pm
ANTI-TERRORISM FAST BOAT. Commodore Allen T. Toribio, district commander of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Palawan, checks out the rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) that was donated to the Philippine government by Japan to help in deterring the entry of extremist groups like the Abu Sayyaf… Read More
NorMin transport groups seek P5 fare hike
August 20, 2018, 3:48 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) drivers and operators in Northern Mindanao (NorMin) have asked the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for a fare increase of as much as PHP5 due to surging inflation and erosion of the purchasing power of their earnings.… Read More
