Category: Provincial

  • 2,700 Antique Farmers Receive Financial Aid Amid El Niño Crisis

    In a significant relief effort, 2,700 farmers in Antique have been provided with cash assistance to mitigate the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. The distribution took place at the Binirayan Gymnasium in San Jose de Buenavista, marking the beginning of a broader initiative to support 5,000 farmers in the region. The aid, part of…

  • Iloilo City Prepares for Second Edition of Calle Real Night Market

    Iloilo City is set to host the second installment of the Calle Real Night Market from November 15 to 17, 2024, promising an enhanced experience filled with leisure, shopping, and culinary delights as the festive season approaches. The event, themed around Christmas, will celebrate the city’s rich heritage, culture, arts, music, and gastronomy, according to…

  • Bicol Police Crack Down on Drugs, Arrest 40 and Seize Nearly P3 Million in Contraband

    In a sweeping crackdown on drug-related activities, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) apprehended 40 individuals suspected of drug offenses and seized illegal drugs valued at nearly PHP3 million. The operations, which spanned from November 4 to 10, were part of a concerted effort to combat drug proliferation in the area. According to Lt.…

  • Police Nab Two Drug Suspects, Seize P5.7 Million Shabu in Zamboanga City Raid

    In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Zamboanga City police arrested two male suspects and confiscated shabu valued at approximately PHP5.78 million during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation on Sunday night. The operation took place in Barangay Sta. Catalina, where the suspects, aged 63 and 48, were apprehended around 7:30 p.m. The older suspect hails…

  • Community in Maguindanao del Sur Surrenders Firearms in Support of Peace Initiative

    In a significant move towards peace and security, local officials and residents of Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, handed over four M16 rifles to the police on Sunday, November 11, 2024. This act of surrender underscores the community’s commitment to the government’s disarmament program, aimed at reducing the circulation of unlicensed firearms in the…

  • BARMM Health Workers Receive Long-Awaited Covid-19 Allowance

    In a significant development for healthcare workers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), over 4,000 individuals from both public and private health sectors have begun receiving their long-overdue health emergency allowance (HEA). The distribution, which started on Monday, comes as a relief just in time for the holiday season. Dr. Kadil Sinolinding…

  • Bacolod Police Seize Over P1M in Shabu, Arrest Two in Early Morning Raid

    In a significant blow to drug trafficking in Bacolod City, two unemployed residents were apprehended during a pre-dawn sting operation on Monday, November 11, 2024. The operation, conducted by the Bacolod City Police Office’s City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU), resulted in the seizure of PHP1.020 million worth of shabu from the suspects at Villa Angela…

  • Baguio Braces for Typhoon Nika’s Impact with Comprehensive Preparations

    Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has confirmed that the city is fully prepared for the onslaught of Typhoon Nika, known internationally as Toraji. On Monday, November 11, 2024, Mayor Magalong toured the city to alert residents about the impending storm. He emphasized that emergency response teams at all levels, from local villages to national agencies,…

  • DPWH Urges Motorists to Steer Clear of Kennon Road Amid Rockfall Risks

    The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Cordillera region has issued a stern warning to drivers to avoid Kennon Road due to ongoing rockfall hazards exacerbated by recent heavy rainfall. DPWH-Cordillera Director Engr. Khadaffy Tanggol emphasized the dangers posed by the unstable rock slopes along the entire length of Kennon Road, particularly…

  • San Roque Dam Partially Opens Gate in Response to Typhoon Nika, No Flooding Risk

    In a proactive move, the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, partially opened one of its gates on Monday at noon, releasing water at a rate of 63 cubic meters per second. This action was taken in anticipation of increased water inflow due to Typhoon Nika, also known internationally as Toraji. According to Teresa…