Day: September 25, 2024

DUMAGUETE CITY: Fisherfolk in Basay town, Negros Oriental province on Wednesday expressed their opposition to a housing project for former rebels (FRs) in Barangay Bongalonan citing reasons such as security concerns and land acquisition. Emmanuel Galon, Provincial Agrarian Reform Office II (PARPO) of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Oriental, told the Philippine News Agency that a public hearing was called for by the town council aimed at threshing out matters surrounding the project. ‘The fisherfolk said they have long been applying to be awarded the same government land but in futility, while the FRs are instead soon

CEBU CITY: The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended the filing of three counts of nepotism against suspended Mayor Michael Rama. The anti-graft body found probable cause to indict Rama for three counts of nepotism or violation of Section 3 (e) of Republic Act 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. The case stemmed from a complaint that Rama allegedly hired his wife’s two brothers as casual employees at the Cebu City Hall. ‘Since the Certificates of Live Birth of Elmer and Gomer (Mandanat) show that they are siblings and younger brother of Marilou (Rama’s wife), it is therefore

LAOAG CITY: The Ilocanos’ rich culture, innovative products, and creative talents take center stage at the tourism event aimed to entice more tourists to this premiere destination of the north. On Wednesday, Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos graced the opening of the booths participated by 13 exhibitors showcasing best products and services at the Laoag City Multi-Purpose Center. The exhibit is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until Friday, Sept. 27. Laoag City tourism officer Angel Lao, in her speech during the opening ceremony, said the event ‘aims to foster a deeper appreciation for an industry that

CEBU CITY: The provincial government of Cebu on Wednesday entered into a partnership with a Singapore-based firm that would lobby for more foreign investments for the province’s infrastructure development. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia signed on behalf of Cebu province a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Infrastructure Asia (Infra Asia), represented by its executive director Lavan Thiru, agreeing to cooperate in developing and implementing sustainable infrastructure projects. The areas of development covered under the agreement are water supply, waste management, renewable energy, and transportation, Garcia said. ‘The future looks bright indeed now that we have an ally in looking for more interested

MANILA: A magnitude 4.6 earthquake jolted Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tectonic quake struck 14 km. northeast of Looc at 7:37 p.m. It was 43 km. deep. Intensity III was felt in Batangas City, while Intensity II was reported in Tagaytay City, Cavite province; and Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Instrumental Intensity III was also recorded in Tagaytay City, while Intensity II in Puerto Galera. Phivolcs said aftershocks and damage are not expected from the magnitude 4.6 earthquake. Source: Philippines News Agency