Provincial
16 arrested, P2.6-M shabu seized in weekend ops
April 22, 2024, 3:50 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Anti-drug operatives seized more than PHP2.6 million suspected shabu and arrested 16 drug personalities during a three-day operation in Negros Oriental. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson and information officer of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, said Monday the… Read More
Iloilo City declares state of calamity due to water scarcity
April 22, 2024, 3:29 pm
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo City is again under a state of calamity due to water scarcity brought about by the El Niño phenomenon. It was the second to be declared in almost a month. The city was first placed under a state of calamity on March 26 following the pertussis outbreak. During a special… Read More
4 N. Cotabato towns under state of calamity, crop damage at P650-M
April 22, 2024, 2:59 pm
COTABATO CITY – The local government of M’lang in North Cotabato has declared a state of calamity due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, raising the number of towns under calamity in the province to four.M’lang Mayor Russel Abonado said the drought had affected about PHP345 million… Read More
2 nabbed, P6.8-M shabu seized in Marawi City
April 22, 2024, 2:31 pm
COTABATO CITY – Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) arrested two drug peddlers and seized from them PHP6.8 million worth of “shabu” during a drug buy-bust in Marawi City over the weekend.“Backed by police and… Read More
Reward money for killer of BARMM worker raised to P200K
April 22, 2024, 2:03 pm
COTABATO CITY – Police authorities in Maguindanao del Norte offered another PHP100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the gunman who shot dead a lady employee of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) last April 18 in Datu Odin Sinsuat town.The… Read More
Army awards soldier who died saving 2 kids from drowning
April 22, 2024, 12:25 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army has awarded a bronze cross medal to a soldier who died while saving two kids from drowning in Borongan City, Eastern Samar. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the Army's 802nd Infantry Brigade, led the awarding of the medal on Sunday to the late Technical… Read More
Mimaropa cops nab Palawan's 2 most wanted, 4 others
April 22, 2024, 11:55 am
MANILA – Members of the Police Regional Office 4B (Mimaropa) nabbed two of Palawan province's most wanted persons (MWP) and four others in separate operations on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, PRO 4B director Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada said 39-year-old alias "Joseph", tagged as Palawan's number… Read More
Over 8K runners join BIDA-Iloilo City anti-drug campaign
April 20, 2024, 7:40 pm
ILOILO CITY – This city manifested its strong support for the government's anti-drug program as it gathered over 8,500 participants in the local government-led Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan (BIDA) Rise and Run on Saturday. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. led the… Read More
Creative city title gives Ilonggo cuisine more int’l exposure
April 20, 2024, 5:07 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city and its top delicacies, like batchoy, siopao and pancit molo, are gaining more international exposure after earning the Creative City of Gastronomy title from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). “What we do is really to promote… Read More
Baguio City asserts right to share in lease of Camp John Hay
April 19, 2024, 8:02 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Amid the legal battle between government-owned Bases Conversion and Development Corporation (BCDA) and Sobrepena group's Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo), the city government remains hopeful it will soon receive its 25 percent share from the annual lease rental of… Read More
'Kalutong Filipino' underscores preservation of heirloom cuisines
April 19, 2024, 7:59 pm
DAVAO CITY – The 5th Kalutong Filipino opened on Friday here with a focus on the preservation of heirloom cuisines and heritage dishes.Slated from April 19 to 21, the event aims to empower the youth to promote Philippine culinary heritage with a hope that it will be passed on to the next… Read More
Agri-production losses in Negros Oriental skyrocket to PH229 million
April 19, 2024, 7:58 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Crop damage and other agricultural production losses in Negros Oriental due to El Niño have reached more than PHP229 million. A report from the Department of Agriculture-Provincial Agriculture Technology Coordinating Office (DA-PATCO) showed that as of April 18, production… Read More
Ex-NPA members surrender to reunite with families
April 19, 2024, 7:51 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Three members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in southern Negros Oriental have surrendered to authorities to be reunited with their families.One of the rebels has an infanticipating wife while another is a new father. Both wives were also… Read More
2 El Niño-hit LGUs in Negros Occidental under state of calamity
April 19, 2024, 7:15 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Two local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental are now under a state of calamity after recording several millions of pesos in damage to crops due to drought caused by El Niño. Kabankalan City was the latest to issue the declaration after San Enrique town last week.… Read More
Over 8K jobs up for grab at 'Victory of Mactan' fair
April 19, 2024, 6:59 pm
CEBU CITY – Over 8,000 vacancies here and abroad were opened Friday for job seekers at the 10th Kadaugan sa Mactan (Victory of Mactan) fair in Lapu-Lapu City. Mayor Junard Chan said 28 local and multi-national companies joined the job fair at The Outlet in Pueblo Verde, Barangay Basak in the… Read More
DA exec cites role of hog industry in ensuring food security
April 19, 2024, 6:45 pm
ILOILO CITY – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lauded pork producers from across the country for their resilience and dedication as he highlighted the critical role of collaboration in achieving food security. Addressing participants of the 30th Hog Convention and Trade… Read More
DSWD provides P5.37-M food packs to families hit by El Niño in Antique
April 19, 2024, 6:40 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided over PHP5.37 million worth of food packs for families affected by the El Niño phenomenon in five municipalities of Antique. The department sent 8,833 family food packs in response to requests from… Read More
Elderly saves 'critically endangered' pangolin from dogs in Palawan
April 19, 2024, 6:33 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – An elderly man in Barangay Inagawan in this city saved an adult male pangolin (Manis culionensis) from being mauled by a pack of dogs on Thursday evening. In an online post on Friday, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) reported… Read More
New Dinagat-Siargao route seen to boost tourism, economy
April 19, 2024, 5:12 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A new sea route from the Dinagat Islands to Siargao Island and vice versa set to open on April 22 is expected to generate more tourism revenues and create more economic opportunities for the two areas.Dinagat Islands Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. expressed optimism on the upcoming opening… Read More
La Union to distribute cash aid to El Niño-affected farmers
April 19, 2024, 4:54 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The provincial government of La Union is set to distribute cash aid ranging from PHP8,000 to PHP10,000 to farmers and fisherfolk in the province affected by drought. "Our agenda to promote the welfare of our agricultural workers is aligned with the province’s vision to… Read More
