Tag: Central Visayas

  • Stricter Measures Implemented for Game Fowl Transport Permits Amid Bird Flu Concerns

    In response to the ongoing threat of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in Central Visayas has tightened the regulations for obtaining transportation permits for game fowls. Dr. Ma. Nikki Xennia Crispo, a veterinarian with the BAI-Veterinary Quarantine Services in the region, emphasized that only those who can…

  • Stricter Measures for Game Fowl Transport Permits in Central Visayas Amid Bird Flu Concerns

    In response to the ongoing threat of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in Central Visayas has tightened the regulations for obtaining transportation permits for game fowls. Dr. Ma. Nikki Xennia Crispo, a veterinarian with BAI’s Veterinary Quarantine Services in the region, emphasized that only those who can…

  • CIDG Captures Five Top Fugitives in Central Visayas

    In a significant law enforcement operation, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) successfully apprehended five individuals listed among the most wanted in Central Visayas. The arrests took place during a targeted manhunt in Barangay Nagbinlod, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, on February 12, as reported by the CIDG on Friday. The suspects, known by their…

  • 33 Areas in Central Visayas Flagged as ‘Election Areas of Concern’ for Mid-Term Elections

    In preparation for the upcoming mid-term elections on May 12, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has pinpointed 33 locations within the region as ‘election areas of concern’. This announcement was made by Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the director of Police Regional Office-7, during a press conference on February 12, 2025. The classification…

  • Cebu Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Arrest Over 1,000 in Month-Long Sweep

    In a robust effort to curb illegal gambling, the Cebu City police have apprehended 1,025 suspects over the course of a month. The Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7) reported that from January 1 to January 31, 2025, they executed 584 operations targeting illegal gambling activities across the region. These operations led to the arrest of numerous…

  • Child Protection Training Enhances Safety in Reading Program in Central Visayas

    In a move to bolster child safety, reading tutorial coordinators in Central Visayas have undergone comprehensive training on child protection and safe space laws. This initiative, led by Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, aims to ensure the well-being of children participating in the ‘Tara,…

  • Negros Island Region Accelerates Transition with New Implementing Rules

    BACOLOD CITY – The transition to the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR) is gaining momentum, with full operations anticipated to commence on February 19, just 15 days after the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on Monday. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who is stepping down as chairman of the Regional Development Council-Western…

  • Philippine Statistics Authority Sets Up New Regional Office in Negros Island Region

    The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is actively working on setting up its Regional Statistical Services Office (RSSO) in the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), which is expected to be fully operational this year. The PSA-Negros Occidental announced that John Campomanes, their chief statistical specialist, has been appointed as the interim regional director to lead…

  • More Than 1,000 Centenarians in Central Visayas Honored with Cash Gifts Since 2016

    In a heartwarming gesture of recognition, over 1,000 centenarians in Central Visayas have been awarded cash gifts since 2016, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday. The initiative, which also includes a personal letter from the President, has seen a total of 1,023 elderly recipients, comprising 792 women and…

  • Central Visayas Police Chief Promises Impartial Policing During Midterm Elections

    CEBU CITY – The head of the Central Visayas police force, Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, has committed to maintaining an impartial stance as the region prepares for the upcoming midterm elections on May 12. Maranan, who leads the Police Regional Office (PRO)-7, emphasized that their primary focus is on intensifying efforts to combat the circulation…