Author: Benigno Delos Santos
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OWWA Organizes OFW Family Day Celebration in Negros Oriental
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is gearing up to celebrate the invaluable contributions and sacrifices of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families with a special Family Day event. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, the event will take place in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, and is expected to draw around 800 participants. Ma. Socorro…
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Western Visayas Police Charge Five with Terrorism Financing
In a significant move against terrorism financing, the Police Regional Office 6 (Western Visayas) has initiated legal action against five individuals linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and its associated front organizations on Negros Island. The charges were announced during a press conference in Iloilo City on Tuesday,…
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NIA Hosts 13th Irrigators Congress in Davao to Boost Sustainable Irrigation
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) kicked off its 13th NIA-Irrigators Association Congress in Davao City on December 2, 2024, drawing over 300 members from the Davao Region and NIA’s central office. The two-day event, which concluded on Tuesday, aimed to tackle sustainability issues and enhance inter-agency collaboration to improve irrigation systems across the region. Jimmy…
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Tabuk City Declares State of Calamity After Typhoons Cause Over PHP200 Million in Damage
Tabuk City in Kalinga has officially declared a state of calamity following extensive damage from a series of typhoons, with losses exceeding PHP200 million. The declaration was made on November 26, 2024, after the City Council passed Resolution No. 01, Series of 2024. Mayor Darwin Estranero expressed hopes of securing financial aid to aid in…
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Catanduanes Governor Praises Community and Officials for No Casualties During Super Typhoon Pepito
In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Pepito, which ravaged Catanduanes on November 16, 2024, Governor Joseph Cua expressed gratitude towards the residents and local officials for their efforts that resulted in zero casualties. The typhoon, internationally known as Man-yi, left a trail of destruction across the province, but thanks to the proactive measures and cooperation…
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Twelve Out of Thirteen Cities in Negros Occidental Honored with 2024 SGLG Award
In a remarkable display of local governance excellence, twelve out of the thirteen cities in Negros Occidental, including the bustling Bacolod City, have been recognized as recipients of the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award. The announcement was made by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday, highlighting the…
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Pangasinan Police Intensify Efforts Against Loose Firearms Before 2025 Elections
In a concerted effort to ensure a peaceful electoral process in 2025, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) has ramped up its campaign against loose firearms. On November 11, 2024, at Camp Gov. Antonio Sison in Lingayen, Pangasinan, police officials showcased approximately 3,000 firearms that had been confiscated, abandoned, surrendered, or forfeited since 2016. This…
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