Category: Provincial

  • Residents of Maguindanao Sur Hand Over 20 Unlicensed Rifles to Military

    In a significant move towards peace and security, residents of Datu Abdullah Sangki in Maguindanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 20 unlicensed M14 rifles to the military on Friday. The handover was officiated by Mayor Suharto Al Wali Mangudadatu, who presented the firearms to Col. Edgar Catu, the commander of the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade, at…

  • Shear Line Prompts Class Suspensions Across Caraga Region

    In response to heavy rainfall caused by the shear line, various local governments in the Caraga region have taken the step to suspend classes. Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. issued an executive order on February 21, 2025, halting classes at all educational levels in both public and private institutions across the province. This…

  • Negros Occidental Stands Firm in Supporting Local Fisherfolk Amid Supreme Court Ruling

    In the face of a recent Supreme Court decision that permits commercial fishing within municipal waters, the provincial government of Negros Occidental has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting its small-scale fishing communities. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson emphasized the importance of municipal waters to over 45,000 fishers across 25 coastal areas, which are home to 472…

  • Negros Oriental Poised to Lead Development in New Negros Island Region

    Negros Oriental is set to spearhead progress within the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), thanks to its enhanced security and economic conditions. This was highlighted during a campaign rally for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates at the Governor Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum in Dumaguete City on February 20, 2025. Senator…

  • Bicol Region Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rates in January 2025

    In a promising development for public safety, the Bicol region has experienced a notable decline in crime rates during January 2025, as reported by the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5). According to PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the region recorded 1,636 crimes this January, a decrease from the 1,883 cases reported in January…

  • Misamis Oriental Enhances Public Education with New School Facilities

    In a significant boost to public education, the Misamis Oriental provincial government has allocated PHP30.5 million for the construction of school buildings and classrooms across three municipalities, as announced by Governor Peter Unabia. The initiative saw the completion of a PHP10.9-million school building at Calubo Integrated School in Kinoguitan, facilitated by the Provincial School Board…

  • Educo Philippines Unveils Initiatives to Boost Children’s Rights and Well-Being in Bicol

    In a significant move to enhance children’s welfare, Educo Philippines announced the launch of two new projects during a press conference in Legazpi City on February 20, 2025. The organization, led by country director Marlon Villanueva, introduced Project RECEIVE and Project UPFRONT, aimed at promoting children’s rights and well-being in the Bicol Region. Project RECEIVE,…

  • Iloilo City Begins Cash Subsidy Distribution to Solo Parents

    In a move to support single parents, Iloilo City has commenced the distribution of a PHP1,000 monthly cash subsidy to eligible solo parents as part of the city’s Comprehensive Solo Parent Ordinance. The initiative, which kicked off on Valentine’s Day, saw 196 solo parents receiving their first payments, with more expected as the validation process…

  • Iloilo City Rolls Out Financial Support for Solo Parents

    In a move to support single parents, Iloilo City has begun distributing a monthly cash subsidy of PHP1,000 to eligible solo parents as part of the newly enacted Comprehensive Solo Parent Ordinance. On February 14, 2025, 196 solo parents who earn below the minimum wage received their first payments, marking the start of this initiative.…

  • Albay Cancels 2025 Magayon Festival Due to Election Rules

    The provincial government of Albay has decided to cancel the 2025 Magayon Festival to comply with a Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolution. The decision was made after a meeting with various government officials, prompted by Comelec Resolution 11060, which bans the use of public funds for social services from March 28 to May 11, 45…