Provincial
Learn from past to chart the future: Laguna exec
August 25, 2018, 9:07 am
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna - Dr. Rosauro Sta. Maria, head of Laguna Tourism, Cultural Affairs and Trade Office (LTCATO) on Thursday called on present leaders and the young generation to revisit history and learn lessons from the mistakes and shortcomings of the past. Sta. Maria made the call during an… Read More
LGUs could learn from their best practices: Quezon guv
August 25, 2018, 8:56 am
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Quezon Governor David C. Suarez on Friday said local government units (LGUs) could learn from each other’s best practices as he bannered the province’s pioneering First 1,000 Days of Life, or Q1K, in the gathering of LGUs in the province. “Here in Quezon Province, we… Read More
12 families evacuated due to flooding in Ilocos Norte town
August 25, 2018, 8:47 am
LAOAG CITY -- Some 12 families living in the low-lying area of Pragata village in Pasuquin town, Ilocos Norte province were evacuated on Friday morning due to flooding brought about by continuous heavy rainfall. As a precautionary measure, Pasuquin Vice Mayor Pedro Rex Aguinaldo, along with police… Read More
Rizal kin tells historians not to pit heroes against each other
August 25, 2018, 8:41 am
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A descendant of National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal on Thursday called on historians not to delve into historical and biographical researches that indicate "Filipinos fighting each other instead of fighting the common enemy." Gemma Cruz-Araneta, Rizal’s great grand niece and… Read More
8,300 San Pablo residents benefit from health, education projects
August 25, 2018, 8:35 am
SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – Around 8,300 residents here have become recipients of the city’s’ “Operation Bigay Lunas” (health intervention) and public school educational assistance projects in the past two weeks. The City Information Office on Friday said Mayor Loreto Amante spearheaded the… Read More
2 killed, 9 nabbed in Bulacan drug busts
August 24, 2018, 9:53 pm
CAMP GEN. ALEJO S. SANTOS, Bulacan -- Two alleged drug peddlers were killed and nine other suspects were arrested in drug buy-bust operations conducted by the Pulilan and Meycauayan police on Thursday. Bulacan acting Provincial Director, Senior Supt. Chito G. Bersaluna, identified the slain… Read More
No quota system for cops in anti-drug war: PNP chief
August 24, 2018, 8:48 pm
Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde tries his hand on a motorcycle during the regional launching of “Clean Rider” campaign in time for the 117th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP-10 headquarters in Camp Alagar on Friday. (Jigger J. Jerusalem)CAGAYAN DE ORO… Read More
Town cop chief loses gun to ‘Bukas Kotse' gang
August 24, 2018, 8:16 pm
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga -- A police officer was victimized Thursday by the so-called “Bukas Kotse” gang and lost some personal belongings, including his firearm. A report here said Supt. Dale Daupan Soliba, chief of Mexico Police Station, parked his Honda Civic Sedan (WHA-291) at the… Read More
10 Zambo barangays recognized as top blood donors
August 24, 2018, 7:36 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Ten of the city’s 98 barangays have been awarded as top donors of blood by the Zamboanga City Blood Council (ZCBC).Maria Christine Lim, ZCBC program coordinator, told the Philippine News Agency on Friday the award is to give due recognition to the untiring efforts of the… Read More
NegOcc sets up free-range chicken multiplier farm in Bago City
August 24, 2018, 7:35 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The provincial government of Negros Occidental established a free-range chicken multiplier farm in Barangay Lag-asan, Bago City on Thursday. The project is being implemented by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in partnership with the Bago City Veterinary Office. “It is… Read More
Envoy optimistic of Koreans’ return to Davao
August 24, 2018, 7:34 pm
DAVAO CITY – Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Han Dong-man said he remains optimistic the Koreans who have stayed here for a long time would return to this city after they left following the declaration of martial law in Mindanao last year.In an interview here on Friday, Ambassador Han said… Read More
Building owners asked to provide accessibility for PWDs
August 24, 2018, 7:30 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Building owners inspected by the Antique Provincial Council on Disability Affairs (PCDA) are being asked to provide the needed access for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Antique provincial board member Fernando Corvera, who presided the PCDA quarterly meeting… Read More
PDRRMO, PRC conduct disaster preparedness training in Aurora
August 24, 2018, 7:26 pm
BALER, Aurora -- The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), in collaboration with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) - Aurora Chapter, has conducted a series of training courses on first aid and community-based disaster risk reduction and management (CBDRRM) to save… Read More
DSWD-Bicol registers over 100k poor families for cash subsidy program
August 24, 2018, 7:25 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is conducting simultaneous registration of the total 102,853 Listahanan-identified poor households as beneficiaries of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program in the Bicol Region. “The poor households identified by… Read More
DOH raises alarm over 4 measles deaths in Samar Island
August 24, 2018, 7:15 pm
PALO, Leyte -- The death of four children in Samar provinces due to measles is very alarming as it came after decades of carrying out immunization program, said an official of the Department of Health (DOH) regional office here on Friday. The highly contagious disease has killed three children… Read More
Student security urged in Palawan
August 24, 2018, 7:07 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Palawan’s Provincial Board has approved the passage of a measure urging local government officials to strengthen the security provided to students in their jurisdictions. Board Member Clarito Demaala IV said Friday his authored resolution seeks the creation of… Read More
3 cops wounded in clash with rebels in Iloilo town
August 24, 2018, 6:53 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Three officers of the 1st Iloilo Police Provincial Mobile Force Company (IPPMFC) were wounded in a clash with members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the village of Carolina, Leon, Iloilo on Friday. In an interview, Senior Supt. Marlon Tayaba, Iloilo police director, identified… Read More
Asia-Pacific parliamentarians learn local health governance in Bataan
August 24, 2018, 6:50 pm
BALANGA CITY, Bataan -- Delegates of the 4th Meeting of Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum of Global Health on Friday came here for a learning visit about overall programs and local health governance of this province and city. The 57 delegates from 20 Asia-Pacific countries visited the Bataan… Read More
Drugs-linked Cebu mayor not reporting at town hall
August 24, 2018, 6:46 pm
CEBU CITY -- Controversial Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor Vicente Loot has reportedly not been reporting for work at the municipal hall for months now. Governor Hilario Davide III said Friday he learned of Loot’s absence in office from some town officials, who recently paid a courtesy call at the Cebu… Read More
Iloilo to develop 5 towns into economic zones
August 24, 2018, 6:42 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Iloilo province is pushing to develop its four towns and one component city as economic zones. Velma Lao, head of the Local Economic and Investment Promotions Offices (LEIPOs) in Iloilo, named the towns being considered as Miag-ao, Dumangas, Leganes, Concepion and Passi City. They… Read More
