Provincial
Maynilad announces water cuts in Cavite areas
April 16, 2018, 8:10 pm
IMUS CITY, Cavite – Maynilad has advised water consumers the planned temporary shut-down of its Pagcor Pumping Station, which could result in low pressure to no water supply in Cavite, particularly in the cities of Bacoor and Imus; and the towns of Kawit, Rosario, Noveleta, from 10:00 p.m. on… Read More
Cops arrest 5 gun ban violators in Pangasinan
April 16, 2018, 7:57 pm
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan— Five persons, including a resort crew with a toy gun replica and a retired provincial jail officer, have been arrested in different towns and cities in the province for violating the gun ban imposed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) due to the Barangay and… Read More
1,400 SPES beneficiaries start work in Zamboanga
April 16, 2018, 7:24 pm
Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar orients college students hired through the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) on Monday. (Photo courtesy: City Hall ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A total of 1,400 college students hired by the city government through the Special Program for the… Read More
Orange warning up in Davao areas due to heavy rains
April 16, 2018, 7:18 pm
DAVAO CITY – The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) raised an Orange Warning Level in Davao Region as the region continued to experience heavy rains since Saturday due to the trough of Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting the eastern section of Mindanao. The Orange Warning… Read More
Comelec eyes police as poll officials in Maguindanao
April 16, 2018, 7:11 pm
COTABATO CITY -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Maguindanao is considering police personnel to serve as electoral board in the forthcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections if the situation warrants. Lawyer Udtog Tago, provincial election supervisor, said priority is given to… Read More
Malaysian biz group eyes oil palm industry in Davao
April 16, 2018, 7:08 pm
DAVAO CITY – Members of the Sarawak Chamber of Commerce linked up with the local business group here to explore opportunities in oil palm industry. Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCCII) chair Arturo Milan said Malaysian businessmen from Sarawak are interested in opportunities in… Read More
Public help sought to prevent roadside bombings in North Cotabato
April 16, 2018, 7:01 pm
MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato – Military authorities in North Cotabato appealed on Monday to the public to immediately report any suspicious objects they found on bridges and other infrastructures to avoid getting hurt. The appeal was aired by Lt. Colonel Angelo Lutera, commander of the Army’s 34th… Read More
Upland coffee growers perk up with ‘techie’ gadgets in Laguna
April 16, 2018, 6:38 pm
CABUYAO CITY, Laguna – Coffee farmers engaged in reviving the once vast coffee-growing site in the upland barangay of Casile, some five kilometers away from the Tagaytay City highlands, are now using modern agricultural methods and farming techniques through their cooperative’s Coffee… Read More
Hedcor to build 3 more mini hydro power plants in Benguet
April 16, 2018, 6:27 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet- Hedcor Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation, will build three more mini-hydro power plants in the province this year, officials revealed on Monday before the Benguet Provincial Board members. Bill Haboc, assistant vice president for Business, Community and… Read More
More than 9K file COCs in W. Visayas
April 16, 2018, 6:21 pm
ILOILO CITY -- There are now a total of 9,883 individuals in Western Visayas who filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. In an interview Monday, Dennis Ausan, the Regional Director of the Commission on Elections 6, said the… Read More
New business registrants in Dagupan City up 38%
April 16, 2018, 6:18 pm
DAGUPAN CITY -- The One Stop Business Center (OSBC) here recorded 733 new businesses in the city in 2017, higher by 38.56 percent from 529 new business registrants the previous year. OSBC officer-in-charge Randolf Ubando, in an interview on Monday, said most of these new businesses are in the… Read More
67 rebel returnees in Masbate avail of local integration program
April 16, 2018, 6:15 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- At least 67 former rebels in Masbate are now undergoing clearances for the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) of the national government after they surrendered to military authorities. Col. Greg Almerol, commander of 903rd Infantry Brigade, said the rebel returnees… Read More
'Silakbo' marathon still open for runners, bikers, health buffs
April 16, 2018, 6:12 pm
SILANG, Cavite -- The city government of Sta. Rosa and the municipality of Silang will jointly hold this year’s “Silakbo,” a “sikad” (bike), “lakad” (walk), and “takbo” (run) marathon on April 22. Silang Community Affairs chief Noah M. Caasi said Monday that this year’s… Read More
High-value target falls, yields P2.5-M worth of shabu in Pampanga
April 16, 2018, 6:12 pm
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga -- At least PHP2.5 million worth of shabu and two pistols were seized from a drug personality following the implementation of a search warrant by agents of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA3) and police operatives in Barangay San Vicente, Magalang, Pampanga, Sunday.… Read More
New DOLE Calabarzon chief assumes post
April 16, 2018, 5:43 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Lawyer Evelyn R. Ramos assumed on Monday as the new regional officer-in-charge of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Calabarzon. She took over from predecessor Regional Director Zenaida Angara-Campita, who is assigned to head the DOLE-Central Luzon (Region… Read More
55 Batangueño farmers leave for agri-training in South Korea
April 16, 2018, 5:40 pm
BATANGAS CITY – Some 55 farmers and agricultural workers from Batangas will attend a 90-day seasonal farmers’ training program in Chuncheon City, Gangwon Province in South Korea beginning Tuesday (April 17) until July 15 this year after completing their pre-departure seminar and orientation… Read More
Manhunt for Cavite village chief's killers on
April 16, 2018, 5:37 pm
TANZA, Cavite – The Cavite police has launched a manhunt against two suspects in the killing of a village chief here on Saturday morning. Cavite Provincial Police Director Senior Supt. William Segun identified the slain village leader as Leonilo Dones Arbonida, 59 of Barangay Julugan 6 in this… Read More
DSWD-12 to open public library for social services programs
April 16, 2018, 5:15 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region 12 will establish a public library that will feature materials from learning exchanges and growth programs in the Asia-Pacific region. Dennis Domingo II, DSWD-Region 12 information officer, said Monday the… Read More
SoCot tops Gawad Kalasag search in Soccsksargen
April 16, 2018, 4:11 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- After placing second in the last three years, South Cotabato province finally topped this year’s search for the best Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Council (PDRRMC) in Region 12 or the so-called Soccsksargen Region. Milagros Rivera-Lorca, South Cotabato-PDRRM… Read More
DepEd allots P1.5-M cash incentives for Palaro medalists in Region 12
April 16, 2018, 4:05 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Department of Education (DepEd) in Region 12 allocated an initial P1.5 million in cash incentives for medal winners in the ongoing 2018 Palarong Pambansa in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Magdaleno Duhilag, DepEd-12 sports coordinator, said Monday they are currently working on… Read More
