Category: Provincial
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Shocking Ambush Claims Life of Government Worker in North Cotabato
In a chilling daylight attack, a government employee was brutally gunned down in Matalam, North Cotabato, sparking a manhunt for the assailants. The victim, identified as Joseph Ferdinand Gimenez, a dedicated municipal worker from Barangay Poblacion, was driving a government-issued pick-up truck when he was mercilessly shot by two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle along…
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Heroes Honored: Army Marks One Year Since Fierce North Negros Battle
In a solemn ceremony, the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) gathered to remember the sacrifices and lives lost during the intense week-long conflict known as the ‘Battle of Pinapugasan’ in Barangay Pinapugasan, Escalante City, Negros Occidental. The clashes, which occurred from February 21 to 27, 2024, in Sitio Mansulao, were commemorated on the first…
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New P14-M Pasalubong Center Near Manaoag Basilica Set to Enhance Tourism
A new Pasalubong Center, valued at PHP14 million, is currently under construction next to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Manaoag, Pangasinan. The center is expected to be finished within the year, enhancing the town’s appeal to the growing number of tourists. Manaoag Mayor Jeremy Rosario expressed strong support for the…
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New PHP14-M Pasalubong Center Near Manaoag Basilica to Enhance Tourism
A new PHP14-million Pasalubong Center is currently under construction next to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Manaoag, Pangasinan, with completion expected within the year. This development is designed to enhance the tourist experience in the area, which is already a popular destination for faith-based tourism. Manaoag Mayor Jeremy Rosario expressed…
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DOH-Region 8 Alerts Public to Water-Borne Disease Risks Amid Heavy Rains
In response to the heavy rainfall that has been affecting Eastern Visayas since last week, the Department of Health (DOH) in Region 8 has issued a stern warning about the potential outbreak of water-borne diseases. The advisory, released on Monday, highlighted the dangers of flooding which can lead to health issues such as leptospirosis, cholera,…
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Negros Electric and Power Corporation Completes Infrastructure Upgrades for Enhanced Reliability
Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) has successfully concluded a two-day rehabilitation project aimed at bolstering the power infrastructure in Central Negros. The initiative, which took place over the weekend, focused on critical sections of the network, including the Burgos Feeder 3 and the 69-kilovolt Bacolod-Silay Subtransmission Line, ensuring a more robust and reliable…
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Bicol Police Crack Down on Drugs, Seize PHP5 Million in Contraband, Arrest 37
In a robust week of anti-drug operations from February 17 to 23, 2025, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) reported a significant haul of illegal substances valued at over PHP5 million. The crackdown led to the arrest of 37 suspects across the region’s six provinces and one city. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andrei Dizon…
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Philippine Team Shines at Thailand Math Olympiad, Secures Three World Stars
In a remarkable display of mathematical prowess, Team Philippines clinched three world stars at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) finals, held in Chiang Mai from February 21 to 24, 2025. The event, a crucial qualifier for the World International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 scheduled for January 2026, saw Filipino students excelling on the global stage.…
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Bacolod City Unveils Kadiwa Center to Empower Local Farmers
Bacolod City has introduced a new Kadiwa ng Pangulo center aimed at supporting its small farmers by providing them a direct sales platform to consumers. The center was inaugurated on Sunday at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds, featuring products from the Bacolod City Integrated Small Farmers Federation and its 16 associated groups and small…
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Iloilo City Mayor Confirms No Class Suspension on February 25
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas announced that there will be no suspension of classes on February 25, 2025, as the date has been removed from the list of national holidays. Speaking at a press conference on February 24, Treñas explained that the decision to not recognize February 25 as a holiday is within the president’s…
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