Day: November 21, 2024

Caraga: Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 (Caraga) recovered 212 loose firearms and nine explosives during operations conducted from Oct. 24 to Nov. 20, data from the Philippine National Police revealed Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, 66 firearms were seized through search warrants and response operations, while 144 firearms were surrendered voluntarily during Oplan Bakal and Oplan Katok initiatives. Among the provinces, Agusan del Sur recorded the highest recovery with 81 firearms, followed by Agusan del Norte with 43. Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur each accounted for 35, Dinagat Islands for five, Butuan City for four, and other

Bacolod City: With funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the University of St. La Salle (USLS) here hosts a research center dedicated to the development of advanced materials that could benefit the sugar industry in Negros Occidental. On Thursday afternoon, the PHP4.9 million Center of Aerogel Technology for Energy and Environment (CATEE) was inaugurated as the first-of-its-kind facility in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the center focuses on utilizing aerogels, known for their lightweight and insulating capabilities, to create practical applications to improve the environmental and sustainability efforts in Western Visayas. Dr. Mary Ann Torres

Manila: Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-list Rep. Raul Angelo Bongalon said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s efforts to return Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia to the Philippines demonstrated that compassionate justice exists. In an interview on Thursday, Bongalon described the action taken by the Marcos administration as a positive step in appealing to the Indonesian government for Veloso to serve her sentence in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Bongalon noted that this development was the result of effective diplomatic relations and consultations between the two governments. “It’s encouraging to know that Mary Jane Veloso will be able to return

Cebu: Mayors of the 49 localities in Cebu signed on Thursday a manifesto expressing their support for the provincial government’s initiative to promote history and culture. According to Philippines News Agency, the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, organized by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, has showcased the historical and cultural uniqueness of the various towns, which translated into tourism-related opportunities that benefitted the townsfolk. ‘This grandest celebration of the year is an event that showcases the pride of Cebu where all the municipalities come together in unity and solidarity, avowing each other’s commitment to solidify efforts for the benefit of everyone, respect for its

BACOLOD CITY: This highly urbanized city is receiving full support from the Department of Tourism (DOT) as it prepares to host the first-ever Terra Madre Salone del Gusto Asia and the Pacific in November next year. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, together with Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, and Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, in officially announcing the city’s hosting of the event as part of the 2024 Terra Madre Visayas at the Provincial Capitol’s Negros Residences here Thursday afternoon. According to Philippines News Agency, all the support, from financial to moral, to