Category: Provincial
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Beneco Team Joins Effort to Restore Power in Cagayan After Typhoon Marce
An 11-member team from the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) has been dispatched to Cagayan Valley to assist in the restoration of electricity following the devastation caused by Typhoon Marce (Yinxing). The team, which began its 15-day mission on Monday, is working under challenging conditions as Typhoon Nika (Toraji) continues to bring rain to the area.…
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DSWD Establishes Temporary Tent Cities in Camarines Sur for Families Hit by Tropical Storm Kristine
In response to the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has established temporary ‘tent cities’ in Camarines Sur to house displaced families. These emergency shelters, located in Barangay Ombao Polpog, Bula, and Baao, are designed to provide immediate refuge for those whose homes were…
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Scheduled Power Outages to Impact Cebu Regions from November 25 to December 1
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has announced that certain areas in Cebu will experience power interruptions from November 25 to December 1, as part of scheduled maintenance. The affected regions fall under the service areas of Cebu Electric Cooperative (Cebeco) 1 and 3. Specifically, on November 30, Cebeco 1 customers will face…
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Davao Oriental Rice Farmers Receive PHP17.2 Million in Agricultural Vouchers
The Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-11) has recently provided PHP17.2 million in discount vouchers to rice farmers across three towns in Davao Oriental, aiming to bolster their agricultural input needs. The initiative, announced on November 11, 2024, saw farmers in Cateel, Boston, and Baganga receiving various types of vouchers from November 7 to 9. These…
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DTI Intensifies Price Checks on Noche Buena Items in Negros Oriental
In preparation for the holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental has ramped up its weekly price monitoring of Noche Buena products across major retail outlets in Dumaguete City. Krystle Jade Bato, spokesperson for DTI-Negros Oriental, confirmed that the initiative, which began last month, targets seven key retailers including Robinsons…
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Over 117,000 Food Packs Delivered to Disaster-Stricken Ilocos Residents
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully distributed 117,161 family food packs to residents of the Ilocos Region impacted by recent natural disasters. The distribution, completed by Monday, aimed to alleviate the hardships faced by those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, Super Typhoon Leon, and Typhoon…
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DTI Intensifies Price Checks on Noche Buena Items in Negros Oriental
In preparation for the holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental has ramped up its efforts to monitor the prices of Noche Buena products across major retail outlets in Dumaguete City. Krystle Jade Bato, spokesperson for DTI-Negros Oriental, confirmed that the initiative, which began last month, involves weekly checks at…
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Police in Central Visayas Seize Over PHP30 Million in Shabu During Multiple Raids
In a series of meticulously planned anti-drug operations across Central Visayas, law enforcement officials have successfully confiscated over PHP30 million worth of shabu. The operations, driven by intelligence, were conducted in various locations within the region, showcasing the relentless efforts of the Philippine National Police to curb the illegal drug trade. The most recent operation…
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Police Chief Assures Tolerance for Dismissed Mayor’s City Hall Visit
In a recent development at Cebu City Hall, the local police chief, Col. Antonietto Cañete, has promised to exercise maximum tolerance if former mayor Michael Rama attempts to return to his office. This assurance comes after the arrest of lawyer Collin Rosell, who tried to reclaim his position as city administrator on November 8, 2024,…
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