Category: Provincial
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DSWD Bicol Provides Relief to 38 Families Affected by Fires
In a compassionate response to recent fire incidents, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has extended aid totaling PHP250,503 to 38 families across six provinces. The assistance, which included essential food and non-food items, was distributed to help alleviate the immediate hardships faced by those affected. DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio highlighted…
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Isabela City Vice Mayor Denounces Assassination of Government Official, Urges Stricter Gun Ban
In a strong statement from Zamboanga City, Isabela City Vice Mayor Kifli Hataman-Salliman has publicly denounced the brutal murder of a local government employee, Ricardo Laguardia, aged 30. Laguardia, who served as the head of both the City Peace and Order Council and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council, was fatally shot in Barangay San Rafael,…
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Isabela City Vice Mayor Denounces Assassination of Government Official
Isabela City Vice Mayor Kifli Hataman-Salliman has publicly denounced the brutal murder of a local government employee, urging for a more rigorous application of the election gun ban. The victim, Ricardo Laguardia, aged 30, served as the head of the secretariat for both the City Peace and Order Council and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council.…
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Bicol Region Receives PHP22 Million in Irrigation Systems from DAR and NIA
In a significant boost to the agricultural sector, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol have handed over PHP22 million worth of communal irrigation systems to local farmers’ associations. This initiative, announced on February 21, 2025, aims to enhance water availability and improve farming practices across two provinces…
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Groundbreaking of PHP5.5 Billion Desalination Plant in Iloilo to Combat Water Scarcity
In a significant move to tackle water scarcity, Metro Pacific Water (MPW) has commenced construction on a PHP5.5 billion desalination plant in Iloilo City. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 21, 2025, in Barangay Ingore, La Paz district, marking a pivotal step towards sustainable water solutions in the region. The ceremony was graced by…
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Dinagat Islands Launches P14.9 Million Road Project to Boost Connectivity
In a significant development for Dinagat Islands, construction has commenced on a new 1.5-km road aimed at enhancing connectivity between two local communities. The project, which broke ground recently, will link Barangay Cuarinta in San Jose with Barangay Manoligao in Cagdianao, as announced by Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. Governor Demerey emphasized the importance of the…
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Zamboanga Peninsula Police Crack Down on Illegal Drugs, Seize PHP9.1 Million Worth Since January
In a relentless effort to combat drug-related crimes, the Zamboanga Peninsula police have successfully seized illegal drugs valued at PHP9.1 million through 172 operations since the start of the year. These operations, as reported by the Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9), have led to the apprehension of 188 suspects, among them five high-value targets. A notable…
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La Union Escalates Fight Against Heart Disease with Comprehensive Health Programs
In a determined effort to combat heart disease, the provincial government of La Union has ramped up its health initiatives, as announced by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Herminigildo Velasco on February 21, 2025. The campaign, part of the AYAT Medical Mission, has been actively engaging communities across the province. Throughout 2024, La Union’s Provincial Health…
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Businesswoman Arrested in Aurora for Attempted Extortion Using Fake Land Title
In a swift operation, a 45-year-old businesswoman named Lanie from Sitio Tabug, Barangay Zarah, San Luis, Aurora, was arrested on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Baler, Aurora. The arrest took place at Blue Point Restaurant in Barangay Pingit around 3:30 p.m. during an entrapment operation orchestrated by a combined team from the Baler Police Station,…
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Fatal Shootout During Drug Raid in Maguindanao Sur: Operator Killed, Two Arrested
In a dramatic turn of events during a drug bust in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, a suspected drug den operator was killed, and two others were apprehended on Thursday afternoon. The operation, led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), unfolded in Barangay Siling, resulting in a tense confrontation between law enforcement and the suspects.…
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