Provincial News
KORONADAL CITY – A Grade 9 student died by suicide after allegedly shooting four classmates inside Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Friday afternoon, authorities said. The incident occurred at around 1:15 p.m. inside a classroom in Barangay Benitez, Banga. South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. said four students were rushed to different…
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Trade and Industry has opened a Negosyo Center in the island barangay of Semirara in Caluya to bring business services closer to micro, small and medium enterprises. DTI Antique provincial director Mary Jade Gonzales said the center, which opened on Sept. 2, offers assistance on business…
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio Creative City Council is pushing to revive the city’s silver craft industry as the sector struggles with a shrinking number of artisans and limited access to raw materials. Council co-chairperson Marie Venus Tan said silver crafting remains closely associated with Baguio’s identity but only two established shops, Pilak Silvercraft and…
LEGAZPI CITY – Farmers in five towns in Camarines Sur’s first district are expected to gain improved access to drying and milling services through a Php 72-million Rice Processing System II established under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund. The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization said the facility will serve at least…
(Photo courtesy of Manuel Morales) LAOAG CITY – All 80 barangays in Laoag City are showcasing locally made products at Aurora Park from Sept. 18 to 20 as part of efforts to support community-based businesses and expand their markets. The three-day One Barangay, One Product fair, organized by the city government and Liga ng mga…
(Photo courtesy of PCSO) NAGA CITY – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has donated Php 25.1 million worth of diagnostic equipment to Naga City General Hospital and pledged additional support to help the facility qualify for Level 2 accreditation from the Department of Health. The equipment, turned over Thursday under the PCSO Medical Equipment Donation…
The Department of Public Works and Highways, together with local government units, will implement a series of immediate, medium-term and long-term measures to address recurring flooding in Dagupan City. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said Thursday that immediate interventions will focus on dredging the Sinocalan River, particularly upstream areas where floodwaters remain for long periods….
(Photo courtesy of DSWD-Caraga) BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga has released Php 3.6 million in livelihood assistance to 12 Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan Livelihood Program Associations from eight barangays in Butuan City. Each association received Php 300,000 to establish enterprises such as consumer stores, rice trading, chicken egg…
(Photo Health Justice Philippines) BAGUIO CITY – The city government is stepping up enforcement of its anti-smoking and vaping ordinance, with authorities increasing inspections and monitoring of cigarette and vape sellers. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Friday that while awareness of the smoking ban in public places has improved, the city is now focusing on making…
(Photo from Lanao del Sur PPO) MARAWI CITY – Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office director Col. Caezar Cabuhat on Thursday commended more than 1,000 police augmentation personnel for helping maintain peace and order during the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. During a send-off and recognition ceremony in Marawi City, Cabuhat thanked the deployed personnel…