LPA east of N. Luzon now TD ‘Domeng’
June 30, 2022 12:00 am

The low pressure area (LPA) east of northern Luzon has developed into a tropical depression (TD) and was named, “Domeng,” the weather bureau announced Thursday afternoon.In a bulletin sent at 5:14 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astro…
BI expedites entry of foreign delegates for Marcos inauguration
June 29, 2022 12:00 am

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday assured the fast and smooth entry of foreign dignitaries and visitors who will be attending the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila on Thursday.Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morent…
Search on for man swept away by waters of swollen Antique river
June 29, 2022 12:00 am

Search and rescue operations continue for a man who went missing after checking his installed fish trap at the Cangaranan River in Bugasong, Antique on June 26, 2022.The missing person was identified as Ariel Solis, 55, of Barangay Zaragosa, Bugasong.“…
Bill dividing QC barangay into 3 lapses into law
June 28, 2022 12:00 am

A measure dividing Barangay Pasong Putik in Quezon City into three distinct and independent barangays has lapsed into law without the signature of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.Republic Act No. (RA) 11803 divides Barangay Pasong Putik into Barangay Pas…

Suspected NPA rebel nabbed ‘anew’ for murder
June 30, 2022 12:00 am

A suspected Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebel detained in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental was placed under arrest for the second time for yet another murder case.A report from the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Of…
Agusan Sur guv lowers Covid-19 alert level as cases dip
June 30, 2022 12:00 am

Agusan del Sur Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. issued an executive order (EO) Thursday placing the province under Alert Level 1 for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response.The EO came after the recommendation from the Inter-Agency Task Force to place t…
PDRF vows sustained recovery support for MSMEs amid pandemic
June 30, 2022 12:00 am

The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) on Thursday reiterated its commitment to supporting the livelihood of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.The PDRF, in a statement, bared it has recently conducted a busine…

‘Power couple’ vows good governance for Albayanos
June 30, 2022 12:00 am

Mayor Geraldine Rosal on Thursday vowed to continue to practice the good governance in Legazpi City which was started by her husband, outgoing Mayor Noel Rosal, the new Albay governor.The new mayor, whose oath was administered by Executive Judge Elmer …
PSEi slips on Fed rate hike, global growth concerns; peso firm
June 30, 2022 12:00 am

Global economic growth concerns and Federal Reserve’s key rate decisions again hit the main equities index but the local currency managed to end sideways against the US dollar after ending the day at 54-level.The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) …
3 NegOcc refineries to start ops early amid sugar ‘shortage’
June 30, 2022 12:00 am

At least three sugar refineries in Negros Occidental have committed to resume operations ahead of the official start of the milling season in September in the wake of a reported shortage in shortage supply.The response came after the call of Vice Gover…
Over 200K rice farmers in W. Visayas get P1.4-B aid
June 30, 2022 12:00 am

The Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas is eyeing to start July the distribution of PHP5,000 Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) to each of the 272,134 recipients in the region with rice plantations of two hectares and below.DA Regional E…