Category: Provincial
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New Army Leader in Eastern Visayas Commits to Enhanced Collaboration to Quell Insurgency
In a significant move to address the persistent insurgency in Eastern Visayas, Major Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio, the newly appointed commander of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division, has pledged to intensify the whole-of-nation strategy. Speaking at a change of command ceremony in Catbalogan City, Samar on November 7, 2024, Orio emphasized the necessity of…
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La Union Prepares for Typhoon Nika with Extensive Deployment of Rescue Teams and Equipment
In anticipation of Typhoon Nika, also known internationally as Toraji, the La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has mobilized a significant portion of its 16 specialized teams. These teams, each consisting of four members, are equipped to handle a range of emergency services including medical aid, search and rescue, retrieval operations,…
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Ilocos Region Braces for Storm Surges as Severe Tropical Storm Nika Approaches
The Ilocos Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has issued urgent directives to local disaster management offices across the region to take immediate action against potential storm surges triggered by Severe Tropical Storm Nika. On Sunday, the council emphasized the need for preemptive evacuations in high-risk areas to safeguard residents. Laurence Mina, the…
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Philippines Delays Sugar Imports Until Mid-2025 Amid Stable Domestic Supply
In a recent announcement, the Philippine government has decided to postpone sugar imports until mid-2025, citing a stable domestic supply of both raw and refined sugar. This decision was reached by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona during a meeting at the Department of Agriculture’s central…
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Aurora Province Elevates to Red Alert Status Ahead of Severe Tropical Storm Nika
In anticipation of the severe tropical storm Nika, which is set to impact a significant portion of Aurora province on Monday, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has escalated to a red alert status. This decision was made during a meeting in Baler on Sunday, led by Governor Reynante Tolentino, who also…
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President Marcos Jr. Brings Aid and Hope to Typhoon-Hit Pagudpud
In a heartening visit to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. brought much-needed relief to 1,067 families affected by Typhoon Marce. The distribution event, held at the Pagudpud Cultural and Sports Complex, saw the President personally handing out family food packs and rice, providing sustenance for several days to the typhoon victims. The…
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Police Confiscate Over PHP10 Million in Shabu in Maguindanao del Norte and Gen. Santos City
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, law enforcement agencies in Maguindanao del Norte and Gen. Santos City seized shabu valued at over PHP10 million during separate operations on Saturday. In Maguindanao del Norte, a couple, Bella Odin, a 42-year-old vendor, and her husband Oks Odin, a driver, were apprehended in Barangay Dalican, Datu Odin…
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