Category: Provincial
-
Baguio’s 3,000 Backyard Farmers Boost Food Security Amid Disasters
In Baguio City, approximately 3,000 residents are actively involved in backyard livestock farming, significantly contributing to the city’s food security, especially during emergencies. Marcelina Tabelin, the supervising agriculturist at the City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO), emphasized the importance of this local production. She noted that these farmers raise a variety of animals including chickens,…
Written by
-
Quezon Police Seize Over PHP1.6 Million in Drugs, Arrest High-Value Suspect
In a significant drug bust in Barangay Mangilag Sur, Candelaria, Quezon, authorities apprehended a 42-year-old man known as alias Rowell, who was on the Quezon Police Provincial Office’s (QPPO) high-value individual list. The operation, executed on the night of November 6, 2024, led to the seizure of 82.1 grams of shabu and 1.2 grams of…
Written by
-
Calamba City Distributes Emergency Shelter Aid to Nearly 8,000 Storm-Affected Families
In the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami), Calamba City is actively providing emergency shelter assistance to nearly 8,000 families across 18 villages. The initiative, led by Mayor Roseller Rizal, began on November 7, 2024, at the Rizal Coliseum, where the first batch of aid was distributed to 926 families whose homes were completely…
Written by
-
Senator Zubiri Delivers Relief to ‘Kristine’ Victims in Albay
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, representing Albay, has stepped up to aid those impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami, which wreaked havoc across Bicol, Luzon, and the Visayas last October. On November 7, 2024, Zubiri personally delivered 200 sacks of 50-kilogram rice to the Albay provincial government and an additional 150 sacks…
Written by
-
Negros Power Commences Full Operations Following ERC Approval
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power), in partnership with Central Electric Cooperative (Ceneco), has begun full operations after receiving a provisional Certificate for Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). Bernard Bailey Del Castillo, the chief operating officer of Negros Power, announced the development following the ERC’s…
Written by
-
DSWD-Cordillera Provides Financial Aid to Typhoon-Affected Residents
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has disbursed PHP190,000 to assist 33 individuals whose homes were ravaged by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon. Each beneficiary received PHP5,000 under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. Maria Aplaten,…
Written by
-
Davao City Prepares for Spectacular Pasko Fiesta 2024
Davao City is set to launch its much-anticipated Pasko Fiesta 2024 on November 28, embracing the theme ‘Enchanted Woodland: The Magic of Forest in the Heart of the City.’ The Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) has been diligently preparing for the event, with Jennifer Romero, the officer in charge, stating that the executive committee…
Written by
-
Cadiz City Invites Visayan Artists to Celebrate Regional Life Through Art
Cadiz City, in Negros Occidental, is extending an invitation to artists across the Visayas to participate in its painting competition, which aims to showcase the essence of Visayan life. The competition, part of the city’s Lunsod Lunsad initiative backed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is set to conclude during the 51st Dinagsa…
Written by
-
Eastern Visayas Halts Work and School to Honor Yolanda’s 11th Anniversary
In a poignant tribute, various local government units across Eastern Visayas have declared a suspension of government work and school classes on November 8, 2024, marking the 11th anniversary of the devastating Super Typhoon Yolanda. This decision allows residents to engage in memorial activities, reflecting on the tragedy that claimed thousands of lives in 2013.…
Written by
-
Antique Province Charts Course for Renewable Energy Future
In a significant move towards sustainability, the province of Antique is setting its sights on a future powered by renewable energy. This initiative was highlighted during an energy forum held at the New Capitol Building on November 6, 2024, where Officer in Charge Governor Dante Beriong announced the province’s commitment to transitioning from traditional energy…
Written by