Provincial
W. Visayas cops told to enforce ordinances vs. ‘tambays’
June 19, 2018, 5:23 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Police personnel in Western Visayas should strengthen the enforcement of ordinances against “tambays” or loiterers, following the order of President Rodrigo Duterte. While there is no guideline yet on the part of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in line with the order of the… Read More
NCR peace council reviews Eastern Visayas’ best practices
June 19, 2018, 4:34 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- Officials of the National Capital Region (NCR) Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) visited Eastern Visayas on Monday to learn how the region deals with its security, and peace and order concerns as well development issues and interventions carried out after super typhoon… Read More
Acute gastro, typhoid in Pangasinan drop
June 19, 2018, 4:05 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Pangasinan’s provincial health office has recorded a decrease in the incidence of acute gastroenteritis and typhoid by 34 percent and 23 percent, respectively, in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2017. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Anna Teresa… Read More
Army to probe woman's death in Maguindanao assault vs. BIFF
June 19, 2018, 3:49 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – The Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) has sent emissaries to the family of a woman reportedly killed during mortar shelling against the IS-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Maguindanao.Capt. Arvin John Encinas, speaking for the 6ID, said Brigadier… Read More
Cops uproot P300K marijuana in SoCot village
June 19, 2018, 3:42 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--Policemen on Monday uprooted at least 1,500 fully grown marijuana plants worth about PHP300,000 in a remote village in Tampakan town in South Cotabato province. Chief of the Tampakan municipal police, Senior Insp. Rafael Banggay, said Tuesday they discovered the marijuana in… Read More
Cotabato City village officials urged to keep communities drug-free
June 19, 2018, 2:13 pm
COTABATO CITY--“Do your jobs as village officials, or face me.”This was the warning issued by City Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi as she led here Monday afternoon the oath-taking ceremony of more than 300 newly-elected village and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from the city’s 37 barangays… Read More
Top cop calls for racing policy review after biker's death
June 19, 2018, 12:40 pm
DAVAO CITY--The Police Regional Office (PRO 11) has asked relevant government agencies to review laws and policies on the conduct of motocross race in unauthorized or unregulated racetracks following Saturday’s incident in Carmen, Davao del Norte that killed a bike rider and injured… Read More
MassKara Festival-inspired Bacolod Welcome Park design unveiled
June 19, 2018, 11:01 am
BACOLOD CITY -- The MassKara Festival-inspired design for the Bacolod Welcome Park that will rise on the boundary of the cities of Bacolod and Talisay in Negros Occidental was unveiled Monday afternoon. Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Megaworld senior vice president Jericho Go led the unveiling, which… Read More
SoCot town mulls industrial hub to attract investments
June 19, 2018, 9:46 am
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — In a bid to attract more investments, the municipal government of Surallah in South Cotabato is planning to develop a hub for industrial companies. Surallah Mayor Antonio Bendita said Monday studies are underway for the establishment of the proposed industrial site, which… Read More
Koronadal City gears up for 2018 tree growing fest
June 19, 2018, 9:44 am
KORONADAL CITY -- The city government has stepped up preparations for its annual Tree Growing Festival on June 29, aiming to plant around 70,000 trees in different parts of the city. Augustus Bretaña, head of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, said Monday they are currently… Read More
19 hurt in NoCot passenger van, cargo truck collision
June 19, 2018, 9:42 am
MAKILALA, North Cotabato -- At least 19 persons were injured when a Toyota Hi-Ace commuter van collided with a cargo truck along a highway here at 4 a.m. Monday. The Makilala police said the vehicles involved in the mishap, which occurred in front of Doong Maternity Clinic, were a cargo truck… Read More
Village execs urged to help stop illegal drugs, extremism
June 19, 2018, 9:41 am
RAJAH BUAYAN, Maguindanao – Military and local officials in Maguindanao on Monday called on newly-elected village leaders of this town to help the Duterte government stop illegal drugs and extremism in their communities. The challenge was raised by Rajah Buayan Mayor Zamzamin Ampatuan, Brigadier… Read More
Army chief vows to ensure security of GRP panel during consultations
June 19, 2018, 9:40 am
DAVAO CITY – The chief of the Philippine Army (PA) over the weekend vowed to ensure the security of members of the government peace panel negotiating with the communist-led National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). Lt. Gen. Rolando Bautista, Philippine Army commanding officer, said… Read More
Kalinga condemns recruitment by Cordillera People's Liberation Army
June 18, 2018, 11:35 pm
LAGAWE, Ifugao — The provincial government condemns the recruitment activities of the Cordillera People's Liberation Army (CPLA) in the province, a local official said on Monday. “There is a PPOC (Provincial Peace and Order Council) resolution condemning the recruitment activities of the CPLA… Read More
PRRD sees Ifugao to be major tourism destination: Tolentino
June 18, 2018, 11:34 pm
TOP TOURIST SPOT. Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs Francisco Tolentino relays President Rodrigo Duterte's message during Ifugao's 52nd Grand Gotad celebration on Monday (June 18, 2018). Tolentino says the President sees Ifugao becoming a major tourist destination in the country soon,… Read More
DTI to launch ‘Konsumerismo sa Kanayunan’ in Cavite
June 18, 2018, 11:32 pm
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Cavite will launch its “Konsumerismo sa Kanayunan” (Consumerism in rural areas) in Magallanes town on July 7 to promote consumer protection awareness in the community and ensure its services reach the remotest areas.… Read More
PSA in Region 6 mulls re-engineering to boost service delivery
June 18, 2018, 11:28 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) eyes the re-engineering of its processes to boost the delivery of services to its clients. PSA Regional Director Fred Sollesta said on Monday they have been continuously enhancing their services but were overwhelmed by the unprecedented… Read More
Iloilo dad wants cops to explain ‘rampant’ illegal gambling
June 18, 2018, 9:36 pm
ILOILO CITY - - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) wants the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) to explain the re-emergence of “bookies” bet collectors in the province following the stoppage of the Small Town Lottery (STL) operation here. In a media interview Monday, SP member Emmanuel… Read More
Kids in conflict with law get medical, health services
June 18, 2018, 9:24 pm
BATANGAS CITY – Seventeen children in conflict with the law (CICL), who are temporary housemates of the province’s Bahay Pag-asa (House of Hope), have been given their medical and dental services in the sports complex in Barangay Bolbok in this city. Batangas public information office chief… Read More
DTI Cavite slates TRAIN law forum for MSMEs
June 18, 2018, 9:22 pm
GENERAL TRIAS, Cavite – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Cavite has slated ‘Basic Accounting and TRAIN Law” seminar for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) at the city hall here on Tuesday (June 19). The seminar will present the application and implication of Republic Act… Read More
