Category: Provincial
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DSWD Provides Over P94 Million in Aid to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed a total of PHP94.861 million in humanitarian aid to those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. This assistance, which began following the eruption on December 9, 2024, has been crucial for the affected communities in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. According…
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Philippine Coast Guard Enhances Maritime Security in Bicol Region
In a move to bolster maritime safety, the Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol, led by Commodore Ivan Roldan, has ramped up its operations. The initiative includes the deployment of advanced radar systems and the establishment of a protocol reporting system to safeguard the region’s waters. Speaking in an interview, Commodore Roldan emphasized the continuous monitoring…
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Baguio Court Dismisses Another Injunction Against BCDA in John Hay Property Dispute
In a recent development in Baguio City, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 3 has dismissed yet another legal challenge aimed at halting the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) from taking over a 247-hectare leased property within Camp John Hay. The court rejected the request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) brought forward by…
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Special Investigation Team Launched to Solve Doctor’s Murder in Naga City
In response to the tragic murder of a female physician in Naga City, the local police have established a dedicated investigation unit. The victim, Dr. Rajean Monnette Romualdez, aged 36, from Metro Manila, was employed at the Bicol Medical Center. Her body was discovered with a gunshot wound inside a parked vehicle on Princeton Street,…
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Baguio Court Dismisses Another Plea Against BCDA’s John Hay Takeover
In a recent development, the Regional Trial Court in Baguio City has dismissed yet another legal challenge against the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) concerning the government’s takeover of a 247-hectare property within Camp John Hay. The court rejected a request for a temporary restraining order from sub-lessees of the Camp John Hay Development…
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New P15-M Irrigation Canal in Pangasinan Set to Aid 800 Farmers
In Malasiqui, Pangasinan, a new irrigation lateral canal, valued at PHP15 million, has been completed to support approximately 800 farmers in the Barangays of Buenlag and Banaoang in Calasiao. The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) spearheaded the construction of this 660-meter canal. According to Geffrey Catulin, the acting regional manager of NIA Ilocos Region, the new…
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New Power Initiative Set to Boost Tourism on Biliran’s Higatangan Island
The Department of Tourism’s regional office in Eastern Visayas is excited about the upcoming completion of the PHP127-million Higatangan Submarine Cable Project, which promises to bring continuous electricity to the scenic Higatangan Island in Biliran province. This project, which will span four kilometers, is set to provide round-the-clock power to over 500 households across two…
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Police Operations in Negros Occidental Yield P3.6 Million in Shabu and Firearms
In a series of successful anti-drug operations across Bacolod and San Carlos cities in Negros Occidental, law enforcement officials confiscated shabu worth PHP3.6 million along with various weapons. The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) executed two significant buy-bust operations on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The first operation, conducted at around 1 a.m. in Purok Gonzaga…
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BIR Enhances Digital Tax Services in Cagayan de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In an effort to enhance tax compliance and streamline processes, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is expanding its digital offerings for local businesses. Amera Samad, an assessment section officer at BIR District Office 98, announced that the agency is upgrading its eLounges to better serve taxpayers taking advantage of…
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