Day: September 16, 2024

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The provincial government here is appealing for help for 30,543 families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca, which also left one dead in Antique. Governor Rhodora Cadiao, in an interview on Monday, said heavy rains caused flash floods in 16 municipalities of the province. Caluya and Libertad towns have yet to file their report. The affected families consisted of 362 from Anini-y; Bugasong, 1,885; Tibiao, 561; San Jose de Buenavista, 503; Valderrama, 167; Sebaste, 181; Belison, 4,690; Sibalom, 2,597; Laua-an, 1,463; Tobias Fornier, 216; San Remigio, 523; Pandan, 2,957; Culasi, 409; Hamtic, 1,740; Patnongon,309;

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Laguna police arrested 142 individuals during a week-long anti-criminality drive from Sept. 9 to 15. The crackdown targeted illegal drugs, illegal gambling, wanted persons, and loose firearms across the province. Col. Gauvin Mel Unos, acting provincial director of the Laguna Police Provincial Office (LPPO), announced on Monday the operations resulted in significant arrests and seizures of illegal substances. During anti-illegal drugs operations, officers arrested 50 individuals and confiscated 167.76 grams of suspected shabu and 0.9 grams of marijuana, with an estimated value of PHP1.14 million. In the fight against illegal gambling, police apprehended eight individuals

LAOAG CITY – The local government of Batac City in Ilocos Norte will close Washington Street, from the city hall to Quaioit Bridge, on Tuesday afternoon to give way to a bomb explosion simulation exercise. In a public advisory on Monday, Mayor Albert Chua said the event to boost awareness and preparedness for possible terror attacks will be spearheaded by the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHandMC) – Public Health Unit in partnership with the city government, Philippine National Police and Bureau of Fire Protection as part of the World Patient Day celebration. ‘We ask the public to

Manila: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will recognize the winners of the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Sept. 18. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the conferment of awards to individual and group winners who have demonstrated exemplary performance, dedication, and innovation in public service. ‘The Awards Rites for the 2024 Outstanding Government Workers is a momentous occasion that highlights the remarkable talent and dedication within our public sector. As we celebrate the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, this event is an opportunity to acknowledge those who embody excellence and to inspire

Manila: The local stock barometer remained in the positive territory on Monday sustaining its strength at the 7,000 level, while the peso also finished strong. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 1.16 percent to 7,104.20, with All Shares increasing by 0.86 percent to 3,820 points. ‘Optimism towards a possible rate cut by the Federal Reserve in their meeting this week drove the local bourse higher. The local currency which exhibited strength against the US dollar in today’s trading also contributed to the market’s climb,’ Philstocks Financial research manager Japhet Tantiangco said. All counters closed in the green, with the