Category: Provincial
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Gunmen Attack Village Councilor and Husband in Isabela City, Basilan
In a disturbing incident in Isabela City, Basilan, a village councilor and her husband were shot while riding a motorcycle. The attack took place around 8:35 p.m. on Wednesday, marking the first shooting incident in the city since the election gun ban was implemented on January 12. The victims, identified as 51-year-old Rowena Repono, a…
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2025 La Trinidad Strawberry Festival to Feature Giant Basket-Shaped Cake
The 2025 La Trinidad Strawberry Festival, set to take place from March 3 to 29, will be highlighted by a massive cake designed in the shape of a traditional ‘kayabang’ basket, filled with 280 kilos of fresh strawberries. The festival was officially launched on February 20, 2025, at the Nazarene Bible College in La Trinidad,…
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Davao City’s Market Operations Yield PHP134 Million in 2024 Revenue
In 2024, Davao City’s market operations brought in a total of PHP134 million in revenue, according to the City Economic Enterprises (CEE). This figure marks a 6.5 percent increase from the previous year’s earnings of PHP128.1 million. The CEE emphasized their commitment to enhancing market operations to bolster the city’s economic development. The agency is…
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Philippines and Indonesia Collaborate to Revive Davao-GenSan-Bitung Maritime Link
In a significant move to bolster regional trade, representatives from the Philippines and Indonesia convened in Davao City to explore the revival of the Davao-General Santos-Bitung (DGB) sea route. The meeting, facilitated by the Indonesian Consulate, aimed at enhancing connectivity within the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso…
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Philippines and Indonesia Collaborate to Revive Key Sea Route
In a significant move to bolster regional trade, representatives from the Philippines and Indonesia convened in Davao City to discuss the potential revival of the Davao-General Santos-Bitung (DGB) sea route. The meeting, facilitated by the Indonesian Consulate, aimed at enhancing maritime connectivity and trade within the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). Mindanao Development Authority…
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Davao City’s Organic Farmers Receive Boost with Solar-Powered Irrigation
In a significant move to support sustainable agriculture, the Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region has handed over a PHP1-million solar-powered irrigation system to the Sibulan Organic Banana Growers Multipurpose Cooperative in Davao City. The handover took place on February 19, 2025, in Barangay Sibulan, Toril District, marking a pivotal moment for the cooperative…
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Iloilo City Launches Weekly Tours for Elderly to Explore Local Attractions
Iloilo City has introduced a new travel initiative aimed at its senior citizens, allowing them to explore the city’s rich heritage and tourist spots. The program, which kicked off on February 20, 2025, is set to occur every Thursday, offering elderly residents a chance to experience Iloilo as tourists. The inaugural tour saw fifteen senior…
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DPWH Initiates Major Overhaul of Biliran Bridge After Viral Swaying Incident
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has embarked on a significant PHP28.9-million repair project for the Biliran Bridge, which connects the island province to the Leyte mainland. The repair work commenced more than a month after the bridge gained notoriety online for its alarming wavelike movements. The DPWH Biliran district engineering office confirmed…
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