Provincial
Duterte: Anti-‘tambay’ ops critics can go to court
June 23, 2018, 12:37 pm
DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has urged critics to question the Anti-Tambay Operations of the police at the Supreme Court, as he emphasized the state’s police power to protect families. Duterte issued the challenge following what he said was an assumption of a certain senator over… Read More
Summit Hotel Tacloban opening to draw big events
June 23, 2018, 11:38 am
TACLOBAN CITY -- The opening of the Robinsons-owned Summit Hotel in this city will attract big gatherings to the regional capital, key local tourism officials said on Wednesday. Department of Tourism - Eastern Visayas officer-in-charge, Trina Dacuycuy, said the presence of the 138-room hotel, with… Read More
NHCP allocates funds for church conservation in Dumaguete diocese
June 23, 2018, 11:11 am
DUMAGUETE CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) is allocating millions of pesos for the restoration/conservation of three Catholic churches in Negros Oriental and Siquijor under the Diocese of Dumaguete. Msgr. Julius Perpetuo S. Heruela, parish priest of the St.… Read More
French cruise ship visits Leyte’s Cuatro Islas
June 23, 2018, 10:40 am
INOPACAN, Leyte -- The French cruise ship, L'Austral, again made a port call in picturesque Cuatro Islas here Friday, bringing 200 tourists. Justin Friend, tour handler of L'Austral, said this is the cruise ship’s second and last visit to Leyte this year, but the French firm operating the ship,… Read More
Zamboanga City to mark ‘Dia de Fundacion de Chavacano’
June 23, 2018, 10:30 am
Dance troupe members clad in Filipiniana render an intermission number in previous observance of the 'Dia de Fundacion de Chavacano' in front of City Hall. (File photo courtesy: City Hall PIO)ZAMBOANGA CITY--The local government will spearhead the annual commemoration of the “Dia de Fundacion de… Read More
ComVal to host International Day vs. Drug Abuse
June 23, 2018, 10:27 am
DAVAO CITY--Compostela Valley will be hosting this year's observance of "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" in Nabunturan town on June 26.During the Friday's Kapehan sa PIA, Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy said the province was chosen by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) as the… Read More
25 Zambo drug surrenderers complete rehab program
June 23, 2018, 8:33 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A total of 25 “tokhang” drug surrenderers have completed a community-based rehabilitation and treatment program initiated by the Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga) in this city. Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, focal person of PRO-9 recovery and wellness program, said Friday… Read More
DOLE-Bicol grants P12.9-M for livelihood, emergency program
June 23, 2018, 12:18 am
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Bicol Region has granted PHP12.9-million worth of livelihood projects and PHP9.9-million as emergency employment compensation to five municipal and barangay local government units in Sorsogon and Albay provinces on Friday, a… Read More
Bacolod’s crime volume drops by 33% in first 20 days of June
June 22, 2018, 11:51 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Total crime volume in this city decreased by 33 percent in the first 20 days this June compared to figures for the same period last year. Bacolod City Police records show that from June 1 to 20 this year, only 152 crimes were recorded, compared to 228 in the same month last year.… Read More
RDC to monitor 188 Eastern Visayas projects
June 22, 2018, 11:49 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 188 major projects have been listed by the Regional Development Council (RDC) as priority for monitoring this year in Eastern Visayas, citing its importance to the attainment of regional development goals and targets. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)… Read More
Antiqueños learn how to take care of their kidneys
June 22, 2018, 11:48 pm
SAN JOSE De BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Kidney diseases could be complications of diabetes and hypertension, a renal health expert told Antiqueños on Friday. The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) conducted the Lay Forum on Renal Health and Disease Prevention at the Diosdado Macapagal… Read More
Iloilo City barangays to establish home care for elderly, PWDs
June 22, 2018, 11:46 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Newly-elected barangay officials of this city will have another responsibility waiting for them once they assume post on June 30 with the passage of the Iloilo City Home Care Support Services Ordinance. On Tuesday next week, the final copy of the ordinance will be presented to… Read More
48 couples exchange “I Do’s” in General Trias
June 22, 2018, 11:33 pm
GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite – It was not too late for some 48 couples, who have been living in for years, to finally tie the knot during the “Sabayang Kasalan” (mass wedding) Friday at the Cultural and Convention Center in Barangay Sampalukan, this city. Mayor Antonio Ferrer was the usual… Read More
Eco fashion show, product exhibit motivate locals to go green
June 22, 2018, 11:30 pm
LAOAG CITY — Local models donned in creative attires wowed the crowd during the Eco Fashion Show held in Burgos, Ilocos Norte on Friday afternoon. Organized by the municipal council's Ecological Solid Waste Management Committee in collaboration with the barangay council of Poblacion, the show… Read More
Ifugao sets up homestays, as PRRD eyes it as next tourist hub
June 22, 2018, 10:09 pm
NEXT TOP TOURISM HUB. Tagged as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the breathtaking Banaue Rice Terraces is being eyed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the next major tourist destination, given Ifugao province's well-preserved natural environment and indigenous culture, customs, and traditions. (File… Read More
55 winners in May elections face DQ
June 22, 2018, 9:22 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- Fifty-five winning candidates in the May 13 barangay elections in Baguio City are facing disqualification for failure to file their Statements of Contributions and Expenses (SOCE), the city's Commission on Elections (Comelec) officer said on Friday. Lawyer John Paul Martin,… Read More
Pangasinan crime rate drops 10%
June 22, 2018, 9:20 pm
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan -- The Pangasinan Police has recorded 7,137 crimes from January to June this year, which is 852 less than last year’s 7,989 for the same period, marking a 10 percent decline. In an interview on Thursday, Pangasinan Police Acting Chief of Operations, Chief Insp. Dominic… Read More
Power plants designed to weather quakes: EDC
June 22, 2018, 9:03 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental – Geothermal power leader Energy Development Corp. (EDC) officials in Negros Oriental have assured that the geothermal power plants in Valencia town are designed to withstand earthquakes. The assurance comes as the 2nd national earthquake drill was held Thursday… Read More
Pusher in 'narco list' killed, 2 others nabbed in GenSan raids
June 22, 2018, 8:08 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--An alleged "notorious" drug pusher who was included in President Rodrigo R. Duterte's "narco list" was killed while two others were arrested in separate police anti-drug operations here on Thursday.Supt. Maximo Sebastian Jr., chief of Police Regional Office 12’s… Read More
ASPIRE to aid farmers, fishermen in Region 1: DA exec
June 22, 2018, 7:37 pm
CALASIAO, Pangasinan -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Jose Gabriel La Viña is urging farmers and fishermen here to take advantage of the government’s ASPIRE (Agribusiness Support for Promotion and Investment in Regional Exposition) program, to help them enhance and promote… Read More
