Provincial
Chicken production project to benefit Sorsogon women
June 14, 2018, 8:48 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) has granted a PHP1.32-million funding for live native chicken production that would provide livelihood to women of Cagang village in Barcelona town in Sorsogon, who were affected by Typhoon Nona. DA… Read More
Ilocos Norte joins ‘Ambag sa Kalikasan’ project
June 14, 2018, 8:43 pm
LAOAG CITY -- In time for the month-long celebration of Philippine Environment Month this June, eco warriors, composed mainly of young men and women volunteers from different parts of the province, are visiting public markets to distribute reusable and eco-friendly bags in exchange for single use… Read More
Nonstop monsoon rains cause landslide, death, injuries in Baguio
June 14, 2018, 8:40 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- Two persons died and two others were injured in landslide incidents affecting separate construction sites in Baguio City amid continuous monsoon rains on Wednesday. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) chief Alex Uy in Cordillera said Thursday two construction firm employees died and… Read More
20 individuals, groups in NegOcc named ‘Istorya ng Pagasa’ champs
June 14, 2018, 8:08 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Twenty individuals and groups in Negros Occidental were honored as champions of “Istorya ng Pagasa (INP)”, an initiative of the Office of the Vice President that aims to share the extraordinary stories of ordinary people to inspire and empower Filipinos. Vice President Maria… Read More
'Lakad Iwas Droga’ anti-drug assembly set in Bacolod
June 14, 2018, 7:17 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Anti-drug advocates from various sectors will gather for the “Lakad Iwas Droga: CADCoB Walk for a Cause” on Friday which will culminate at the Bacolod public plaza. The fund-raising walk, organized by the CADCoB or the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of Bacolod, will start at 6… Read More
DOH Mimaropa to address rise in TB incidence in Puerto Princesa
June 14, 2018, 7:15 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The Department of Health (DOH) Mimaropa (Region 4-B) will step up efforts to arrest the rising cases of tuberculosis (TB) in this city and the province, said OIC Regional Director Mario Baquilod on Thursday. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), he… Read More
PRRD to award land certificates, turn over farm-to-market roads
June 14, 2018, 7:02 pm
ILOILO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to visit Iloilo on June 20 to lead the 30th anniversary of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). This was announced by Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. in his regular press conference… Read More
Transport groups push for engine change instead of jeepney phaseout
June 14, 2018, 6:42 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Transport groups in Iloilo and Guimaras are proposing for an alternative to the phase-out of 15-year-old and above public utility jeepneys (PUJs). In a press conference Thursday, Edgar Salarda, President of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide… Read More
Davao City records 562 dengue cases
June 14, 2018, 6:04 pm
DAVAO CITY--The Davao City Health Office (CHO) has now recorded 562 confirmed dengue cases from January up to the second week of June this year.The figure remains lower compared to the same period in the past two years, based on CHO records, as the city posted 977 cases in 2017 and 1,890 cases in… Read More
Zambo hospital to mark Poison Prevention Week with anti-drug campaign
June 14, 2018, 6:00 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--The government-run Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) will focus on advocacy against illegal drugs during this year’s observance of Poison Prevention Week.Dr. Aeesha Yahcob Pingli, ZCMC poison unit head, said Thursday the advocacy will be conducted until the end of the year… Read More
2,000 barangay, SK candidates in Zambo City file SOCE
June 14, 2018, 5:54 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--At least 70 percent or over 2,000 of the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) candidates have complied with the deadline for the submission of the Statement of Contributions and Expenditure (SOCE).This was disclosed by Lawyer Stephen Roy Cañete, first district election… Read More
Zambales gov vows livelihood aid to affected fisherfolks
June 14, 2018, 5:54 pm
IBA, Zambales -- Governor Amor Deloso on Thursday issued assurances provide alternative sources of livelihood to fishermen from the province, who are affected by the Scarborough Shoal issue. The governor made the assurance as he attended a dialogue and consultative forum organized by the Northern… Read More
Police files murder case vs suspect in CamSur judge slay
June 14, 2018, 5:54 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Police filed murder charges on Wednesday night against the suspect in the fatal shooting of Judge Ricky Begino of San Jose-Lagonoy Camarines Sur Metropolitan Circuit Trial Court (MCTC). Police Senior Inspector Bernardo Peñero, Presentacion town police chief, said police probers,… Read More
One dies of suspected dengue in Ajuy, Iloilo
June 14, 2018, 5:51 pm
ILOILO CITY -- A 19-year-old woman from the village of Pantalan Nabaye in the town of Ajuy, Iloilo died on Tuesday due to suspected dengue. In a media interview on Wednesday, Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado, chief of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), said that they are still waiting for the death… Read More
Police assures priests’ security in Ilocos region
June 14, 2018, 5:51 pm
STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan -- The Police Regional Office 1 (Ilocos) has assured the safety of priests in the region amid the murder of three Catholic priests in nearby provinces in the past six months. PRO-1 Director Chief Supt. Romulo Sapitula, in an interview on Thursday, said no priest in the… Read More
DA trains farmers to manage pests, diseases during climate change
June 14, 2018, 5:50 pm
LOS BAǸOS, Laguna -- Climate change triggers major changes on pest and diseases infestation pattern, the Agriculture Training Institute (ATI) said in its advisory Thursday. ATI said these changes would have major implications for crop protection and food security, particularly in developing… Read More
5 drug suspects arrested in Bicol
June 14, 2018, 5:47 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Anti-narcotics operatives collared five suspected illegal drug pushers in separate drug-bust operations in the provinces of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Bicol on Thursday. Arrested were Expedito Bunag, alias Atong, a High… Read More
Former NPA leader in Central Luzon arrested
June 14, 2018, 5:45 pm
SAMAL, Bataan -- A former high-ranking official of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP- NPA) in Central Luzon was arrested here late Wednesday afternoon by combined elements of the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Army. Samal police head Chief Insp. Emelito… Read More
Pangasinan records 17% rise in leptospirosis
June 14, 2018, 5:37 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- The Pangasinan Provincial Health Office (PHO) has advised the public to take precautionary measures against leptospirosis as the number of cases has risen. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Anna Teresa De Guzman, in an interview on Thursday, confirmed that seven have already… Read More
S. Cotabato to hire 300 students in special employment program
June 14, 2018, 5:22 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--The provincial government of South Cotabato aims to enlist at least 300 students for the year-round component of the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES).Merlyn Esteban, South Cotabato Public Employment Services Office (PESO) manager, said Thursday they have… Read More
