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Ilocos Norte: Ilocos Norte is gearing up towards a sustainable mobility revolution with the inauguration and energization of its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Agua Grande Mini Hydro Plant in Barangay Pancian here. According to Philippines News Agency, in his short speech during a simple program attended by representatives of the Ayala Corporation’s ACMobility and the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC), Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc lauded the unified commitment of both public and private stakeholders to innovation, sustainability and improved quality of life for Filipinos. ‘This is a worthy and noble partnership. We in the government must

Manila: The Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) has confiscated over PHP33 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 59 drug personalities in May. The operation marks a significant achievement in the ongoing battle against narcotics in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEG acting chief Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy reported that the seized contraband included 2.59 kg of shabu, 3 kg of dried marijuana leaves, and 75,000 pieces of marijuana plants. The total estimated standard drug price of these items is PHP33.029 million, which represents a major blow to drug syndicates operating in the country. The arrests made

Ilocos Region: A total of 24 children of police personnel in the Ilocos Region who have died or were incapacitated in the line of duty are benefiting from a scholarship grant this year. Of these beneficiaries, the newest scholars include one college student from Ilocos Sur and three from Pangasinan, which comprises two in elementary and one in junior high school. According to Philippines News Agency, the remaining 20 are continuing recipients of renewed scholarship grants, as indicated by data provided by the National Police Commission (Napolcom). In a recent interview, Napolcom Pangasinan Provincial Officer, lawyer Phillip Raymund Rivera, elaborated

Davao City: The City Health Office (CHO) has strengthened its efforts to curb the spread of mpox (formerly monkeypox) by intensifying contact tracing and monitoring activities throughout the city. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Sofia Corazon Zafra, CHO program manager for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, announced that Davao City currently has seven confirmed mpox cases, with four individuals having recovered. Out of the 49 close contacts identified, 35 have completed the mandated 21-day monitoring period without showing signs or symptoms of mpox, while the remaining 14 individuals remain under observation. As part of its comprehensive prevention strategy, the

Dumaguete: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is calling on establishments to follow the price guide for school supplies to avoid possible sanctions and penalties. According to Philippines News Agency, Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson, stated that the distribution of the price guide commenced on Tuesday to major establishments in Dumaguete City ahead of the new school year starting on June 16, 2025. The price guide is a result of an agreement between the DTI and school supply manufacturers and distributors under the Fair Trade Act, aimed at preventing overpricing. Bato mentioned that the price