Top government, church, and civil society leaders passed a resolution here on Thursday designating three Catholic bishops to lead localized peace engagements (LPE) with members of the communist group operating in the region.
The resolution was approved during the 43rd assembly of the Samar Island …
Read MoreMalacaAang on Friday said it would heed the Supreme Court (SC) in case it rules that President Rodrigo Duterte's abrogation of the Philippines' Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States (US) needs prior consent from the Senate.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace …
Read MoreThe Provincial Anti African Swine Fever (ASF) Task Force has intensified control over the entry of live hogs from other provinces.
Mary Rose Vingcoy, provincial veterinarian, reported on Thursday that the task force and personnel of the Argao Police Station intercepted a delivery truck containing …
Read MoreThe Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the authority of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to sanction recruitment agencies which misrepresent the employment position to be taken by a worker once deployed in another country.
In a decision dated February 18, the appellate …
Read MorePrivate firm employers in Eastern Visayas granted some PHP110.91 million in 13th month pay to their workers in 2019, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported on Thursday.
This is an indication that employers in the region are compliant with the labor law standards, …
Read MoreThere is nothing wrong with Senator Ronald dela Rosa's loyalty to President Rodrigo Duterte, MalacaAang said Friday.
Speaking to Palace reporters, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it was natural for dela Rosa to support Duterte since they work on the same principle.
Wala namang masama …
Read MoreGovernment officials here Thursday inspected the proposed site for the Iloilo City Hospital in Barangay Hinactacan, La Paz district.
We need to identify and check the viability of the location. The hospital will cater to our people and communities and far flung areas, unlike other …
Read MoreSome 250 heads of pigs in the town of Bombon in Camarines Sur will be culled after 23 hogs died in the area and were tested positive for African swine fever (ASF) by veterinary personnel of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Bicol.
Emilia Bordado, …
Read MoreTwo volunteer rescue groups in Negros Occidental have separately signed an agreement with the Office of Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD 6) for the use of the PHP300,00 cash incentive they each received as among the winners of the 21st Gawad Kalasag.
A copy …
Read MoreJustice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday said Allison Chiong, the whistleblower in the 'pastillas' protection racket, is now under the Witness Protection Program (WPP) and will undergo further evaluation on whether he can be a state witness.
"We took him in upon the request of …
Read MoreThe city government here through the Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) has apprehended 776 tricycles plying national roads during the first two months of 2020.
PSTMO head Jeck Conlu said banning pedicabs and motorized tricycles on national roads is not new since there …
Read MoreAll personnel and visitors at the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Laoag on Friday need to pass through the body temperature scanner before they can get on the premises.
Dr. May Richelie Alimpia, Medical Officer III of the school's health section, said the thermal scanning …
Read MoreSenator Cynthia Villar has lauded the expertise of the Filipino veterinarians who provide services and support to various sectors including agriculture, especially in addressing contagious animal diseases such as African swine fever (ASF).
Your continuing commitment to professionalize your ranks, improve your knowledge and level …
Read MoreSome 220 couples here got married on Thursday while donning face masks as protection against the novel coronavirus disease (Covid 19) threat.
The mass wedding at the main lobby of the Bacolod City Government Center was officiated by Mayor Evelio Leonardia on a palindrome day …
Read MoreThe Legazpi City Police Station has been named by the Philippine National Police (PNP) National Headquarters as the grand winner of the 2nd Brig. Gen. Rafael T. Crame Balangay National Awards for its exceptional and outstanding significant accomplishments and contributions to the intensified campaign against …
Read MoreThe patient quarantined by a government health facility in the region classified as person under investigation (PUI) was found negative of coronavirus disease (Covid 19), a top official of the Department of Health (DOH 13) said.
The test result is negative but we will still …
Read MoreThe Pujada Bay, along with Mayo and Balete Bays, in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental has officially been included on the list of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World.
The provincial government has just received the confirmation yesterday, Feb. 21, through an official …
Read MoreThe situation in Hubei province in central China, where the highest numbers of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19) cases have been recorded, has been improving in the past few days, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Friday.
"In the past few days, we …
Read MoreTwo way tourism between the Philippines and Japan have improved in the past few years, with arrivals from both countries increased significantly.
Manila is planning to develop new tourism products to lure more Japanese visitors.
"There are a lot of Filipinos going to Japan but …
Read MoreHallyu (Korean wave) fans in the Philippines have something to look forward to this 2020 events that would highlight beauty, culture, and music.
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) would organize "Chok Chok Korea" in April for Filipino fans of K pop idols …
Read MoreThe Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) championed the accomplishments of President Rodrigo R. Duterte's fight against illegal drugs in The Hague.
The Duterte administration has constantly been undertaking numerous initiatives and programs to achieve its goal of drug free and drug resistant communities, PCOO Secretary …
Read MoreSan Juan Knights pulled away late into Game 2 of its Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League playoff first round meeting against Pasay Voyagers and won, 74 67, at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Thursday night.
The Knights went on an 11 2 …
Read MoreBureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente will not escape charges if the results of the pending investigation show he committed lapses in stopping the pastillas scheme, MalacaAang said on Friday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Morente is not yet off the hook, amid allegations …
Read MoreA fugitive wanted for rape in Hagonoy town in Davao del Sur was apprehended by members of the local police shortly before noon on Thursday, bringing to two the number of arrested rape suspects in the province in the past two days.
Lt. Nilo Emborgo, …
Read MorePresidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar submitted the Presidential Task Force on Media Security's (PTFoMS) report on the condition of media freedom and the protection of journalists in the Philippines to media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans FrontiAres) in Paris, France on Tuesday (February 18).…
Read MoreAt least 20 suspected drug dealers were arrested in this province on Wednesday and Thursday as police continued its relentless campaign against illegal drugs.
Col. Lawrence B. Cajipe, acting director of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office, said the suspects were nabbed in separate buy bust …
Read Morehe number of evacuees who died in temporary shelters in North Cotabato where they have been staying following the series of earthquakes last year, has risen to eight, a village official said Thursday.
The latest of those who died was a man whose family has …
Read MoreThe prevailing northeast monsoon affecting Luzon and the Visayas will bring cloudy skies and light rains on Friday.
In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and AstronomicaI Services Administration (PAGASA) said Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Quezon, Aurora, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, …
Read MoreTask Force Bantay Dagat (anti illegal fishing) operatives on Wednesday nabbed nine fishermen reportedly engaged in fishing with the use of explosives off the waters of Pioduran town in Albay, a police report said.
Arrested were Gilbert Guerra, Jomar dela Rosa, Robert, Jonel, and Andy …
Read MoreThe National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday clarified that an updated list of Muslim students in the region is for a legitimate purpose.
NCRPO chief, Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas, made the remark after a photo of a memorandum on the measure went viral …
Read MoreA total of 29 volcanic earthquakes were recorded and weak plume activity has been observed in Taal Volcano for the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Friday.
The number of volcanic quakes is slightly higher than the 25 …
Read MoreThe Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government agencies to grant claims for benefits under Republic Act No. 11210, also known as the 105 Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law, to women who gave live childbirth, or suffered a miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy on March …
Read MoreAuthorities on Friday padlocked the office of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) licensee that was slapped with more than PHP114 million worth of penalties for failure to pay a 5 percent franchise tax for its 2019 revenues.
A team from the Bureau of Internal …
Read MoreLike other martial arts sports, the Philippines can also produce a world champion in karate.
Former Southeast Asian Games champion and national team coach David Lay certainly thinks so.
With the right training and proper international exposure, Filipino karatekas can also excel in this sport, …
Read MoreSouth Korea on Thursday reported the nation's first death from the coronavirus, local media reported.
According to Yonhap news agency, health officials confirmed a patient, who was under treatment at a hospital in the southeastern city of Cheongdo, died on Thursday.
Nine deaths have been …
Read MoreDiversified engineering and infrastructure conglomerate Megawide Construction Corporation Thursday signed a PHP5 billion corporate note (CN) facility, the proceeds of which it will use to retire maturing debt obligation, fund growth projects, and for general corporate purposes.
The issuance was timely considering the current interest …
Read MoreA frontline immigration officer on Thursday spilled the beans against current and past Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials whom he said were behind the corruption at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Appearing before the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality, Allison …
Read MoreThe Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday said pilots and aircrew tasked to man its two AgustaWestland (now Leonardo) AW 159 "Wildcat" helicopters are currently undergoing anti submarine warfare (ASW) training.
Philippine Navy (PN) flag officer in command, Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo said these trainings, …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday night said he may devote his time giving lectures on criminal law and other procedures to police officers after his term ends in 2022.
Speaking before public safety officer graduates in Davao City, Duterte, a former prosecutor, recalled the time …
Read MoreOnline platforms and automated cash handling machines of Ayala led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will be unavailable on Saturday due to system maintenance.
In an advisory, BPI said the systems maintenance activity will start from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.
Covered by the …
Read MoreDespite a gag order from Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa, Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido on Thursday held a media interview at Camp Delgado here.
Espenido arrived at the Police Regional Office 6 headquarters on Wednesday and is currently detailed at the …
Read MoreThe Ilocos Norte Provincial Jail (INPJ) is providing more opportunities for inmates to change their lives for the better.
While serving their time in jail, at least 40 inmates may now get back to school through the Alternative Learning System courtesy of the Schools Division …
Read MoreSpeaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday warned that the scheduled Senate hearing on the renewal of broadcasting network ABS CBN's franchise would violate the 1987 Constitution.
Ano ba ang sabi sa Constitution? Saan ba nag uumpisa ang prangkisa? Sa House or sa Senate? (What does …
Read MoreAnti communist groups on Thursday questioned the status of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chairman Jose Maria Joma Sison as a political refugee at the Netherlands, saying Sison does not deserve to get protection from the Dutch government.
In a rally staged in …
Read MoreMayor Sara Z. Duterte slammed a Davao del Sur town councilor for mentioning her name and publishing photos of them together taken during public events "to show appearance of influence."
In a statement on Thursday, Duterte accused Councilor Jose Nelson Tata Sala Sr. Sta. Cruz …
Read MoreA total of 1,132 residents in the far flung villages of Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental availed of government services during a caravan led by Mayor Ella Celestina Yulo Garcia on Tuesday.
The delivery of assistance from various government agencies was in line with the implementation …
Read MoreWith Asian Games gold medalist Ernie Gawilan earning his pass to Tokyo 2020, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is heartened to continue its support to the National Paralympic Team for more qualifiers to follow his steps.
Gawilan, one of the country's bemedaled para swimmers, secured …
Read MoreResidents here celebrated on Wednesday the 41st Foundation Day of the province and the 132nd birth anniversary of the late former First Lady DoAa Aurora Aragon-Quezon in a simple yet meaningful way.
With the theme Kagalingang Hinubog ng Panahon, Katatagan Laban sa Anumang Hamon, the …
Read MoreA total of 14 drug personalities have been arrested by personnel of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) in various operations in the past three days.
Lt. Col. Ariel Pico, public information officer of BCPO, said on Thursday operatives are continuing the intensified campaign against illegal …
Read MoreMalacaAang on Thursday guaranteed the protection of beleaguered Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido, who is among the 357 policemen on President Rodrigo Duterte's drug watch list.
Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said the President would ensure Espenido's protection amid threats to his life.…
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