Day: August 19, 2025

La trinidad: A flood control project constructed at the strawberry farm in La Trinidad, Benguet is proving to be beneficial, helping to quickly drain floodwaters that used to inundate the area during heavy rainfall. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Roderick Awingan, in a media interview on Tuesday, stated that the project, built in 2021, has helped water subside in a matter of hours, a significant improvement from the days it used to take before. He noted that while the project was officially a “drainage project” implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways, there are areas that need

Silay city: Two personnel of the Silay City Police Station in Negros Occidental were recognized for their swift response to a call for police assistance involving a theft incident via the 911 hotline. Chief Master Sergeants Rene Costas and Nobel Marcasote received the Medalya ng Papuri (Commendation Medal) as a testament to their exemplary performance in line with the five-minute response strategy of the Philippine National Police. According to Philippines News Agency, the awarding ceremony was led by Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, director of Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. Col. Joem Malong,