Category: Provincial
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Western Visayas Sees Bank Deposits Surge to PHP533 Billion
ILOILO CITY – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that bank deposits in Western Visayas have soared to PHP533 billion as of June this year. This significant increase in savings reflects a region that may prioritize saving over borrowing, according to Gregorio Baccay III, head of the BSP Visayas Regional Office Economic Affairs Staff.…
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New Philippine Eagle Chick Hatches at Davao’s National Bird Breeding Sanctuary
In a significant boost for conservation efforts, a Philippine Eagle chick was successfully hatched at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary (NBBS) in Davao City on November 11, 2024. The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) celebrated the event as a landmark achievement for the sanctuary, which had only recently begun operations. The chick, named #30, was the…
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Tuguegarao Mayor Urges High-Risk Area Residents to Evacuate Amidst Flooding
In Tuguegarao City, the impact of Typhoon Nika, known internationally as Toraji, has led to severe flooding, affecting 3,918 families or 12,866 individuals across 35 villages. The situation deteriorated further when the Magat Dam released water, exacerbating floods in low-lying areas of Cagayan province. Despite a slight decrease in water levels at Buntun Bridge, Mayor…
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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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Juvenile Philippine Hawk-Eagle Rescued and Taken into Care in Antique
In a significant conservation effort, the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Belison, Antique, has taken custody of a juvenile Philippine hawk-eagle. The young bird was captured by residents of Barangay Delima after it was spotted attacking a chick in a local poultry area. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, and the eagle…
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Comelec-NIR Prepares for 2025 Elections Amid Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Risks
In response to the looming threat of an eruption from Mt. Kanlaon, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is actively developing contingency plans for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Lionel Marco Castillano, the regional director of Comelec-NIR, has been leading inspections across Canlaon City and surrounding areas in Negros Oriental…
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