Day: December 3, 2024

LEGAZPI CITY: Nearly a thousand families in Bicol were transferred to safer places over the weekend due to the effect of the shear line, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday. Gremil Alexis Naz, OCD 5 (Bicol Region) spokesperson, reported that 955 families, consisting of 3,752 individuals from five provinces, are either staying inside evacuation centers or with relatives. According to Philippines News Agency, 658 families, or 2,329 persons, are occupying 37 evacuation centers in various areas in Bicol. Meanwhile, 297 families, or 1,423 persons, have sought refuge with their relatives. The affected individuals were from Albay, where six

ILOILO CITY: Western Visayas has two billionaire cooperatives based in Antique out of the 2,012 cooperatives registered in the region, proving that cooperativism is alive in Western Visayas, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) said Tuesday. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas public briefing, CDA regional director Antonio Escobar said the Barbaza and Bugasong Multi-Purpose Cooperatives are billionaires in terms of assets. According to Philippines News Agency, Barbaza Multi-Purpose Cooperative ranks first in Region 6 with assets reaching PHP3 billion and counting, closely followed by Bugasong Multi-Purpose Cooperative. Both cooperatives have surpassed the micro, small, medium, and large categories based on

Abu Dhabi: Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. has officially denied the human trafficking allegations made against him through a counter-affidavit reportedly originating from Abu Dhabi, as confirmed by the Department of Justice. According to Philippines News Agency, Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon mentioned that Roque’s counter-affidavit was submitted by a defense lawyer during a preliminary investigation and was notarized by Apostille through the Abu Dhabi embassy. An Apostille certifies the authenticity of a public document’s origin and is recognized by countries participating in the Apostille Convention. “A counter-affidavit was submitted by the lawyers of Harry Roque. It would appear

LAOAG CITY: Ilocos Norte’s provincial government on Tuesday assured that farmers affected by the African swine fever (ASF) would get livelihood and food aid from the government. Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc stated that at least five local government units in the province have been hit by ASF anew. The latest outbreak began in San Nicolas town and moved to Batac, Dingras, Piddig, and Laoag. According to Philippines News Agency, the Provincial Veterinary Office reported ongoing surveillance operations in the affected areas. Culling operations have been implemented within a 500-meter radius of the affected farms. Previously, ASF was recorded in 16

LAPU-LAPU CITY: A PHP230-million socialized housing building will benefit 200 families from this city, the mayor said on Tuesday. Mayor Junard Ahong Chan announced that each unit in the five-story housing project will measure 24 square meters. This project aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. According to Philippines News Agency, the funds for the project are already available, and the property has been donated, allowing for immediate implementation. The project will be built on a two-hectare lot in Barangay Calawisan, donated by Johndorf Ventures Corporation, a private real estate company. Additionally, another