NCIP PhotoBAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Oct. 31 (PIA) – The local government unit here recently conducted its First Indigenous People’s Day to promote unity and cultural preservation.Pedro Galate, tribal affairs assistant of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) said the IP Day which was locally declared by the LGU through  Municipal Or…

DAGUPAN CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA) – In observation of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, or collectively known as “Undas,” the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan announced that the suggested retail price (SRP) of candles did not increase and have retained their price since the latest SRP issued by the agency.Natalia Dalaten, o…

PDEA, PRO-2, DILG and LGU Isabela officialsc pose during the declaration of Luna town as drug-cleared municipality on October 28, 2019 at Luna town hall. (Photo from Brigada NewsFM)LUNA, Isabela, Oct. 31 (PIA) – The municipality of Luna was declared by the Regional Oversight Committee on drug clearing chaired by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency …

DAGUPAN CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA) – The Public Affairs Section of the United States (US) Embassy in the Philippines conducted the 11th Media Seminar held at the Hotel Jen in Pasay City recently in celebration of World Maritime Day.

At least 30 private and government journalists in Manila and select provinces have been invited to participate in this year…

DPWH Secretary Mark Villar cuts the ribbon to signal the reopening of Marcos Bridge in Marikina after undergoing major repairs. Also in photo areDPWH NCR Director Ador Canlas, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, JH Pajara Construction President Jaime H. Pajara. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)QUEZON CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA--Public Works & Highways Secre…

SAN FERNANDO CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA) – The La Union Provincial Police Office has laid in place security preparations for the annual observance of the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in the province."Several local police stations were identified to manage the heavy influx of motorists namely Rosario, Agoo, Bauang, San Fernando City, San…

Surviving families and relatives of the Inopacan purging victims of the NPAs were in tears as they lighted candles and offer prayers at the concrete slab carved with a list of the victims' names near the Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church in Baybay City after a Holy Mass and a Peace Walk, Oct. 29. (PIA-8)BAYBAY CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) -- Rolando …

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, Oct. 31 (PIA) – A catholic educational institution in this city ranked no. 6 nationwide in the recently concluded October 2019 Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination.The University of Saint Louis – Tuguegarao (USL) recorded an impressive rating of 83.33 percent which is higher than the national passing rate of 54.85 perc…

PUDTOL, Apayao, Oct. 31(PIA) -- The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Council (CRDRRMC) thru the Office of Civil Defense – Cordillera and the Apayao Provincial DRRMC conducted the Cordillera DRRM Caravan in this town recently.CRDRRMC chairman and OCD-CAR Regional Director Alberto Mogol said that caravan underscores the imp…

Commo. Normando D. Reyes of the Coast Guard Northwestern Luzon (PCG) based in San Fernando City, La Union shows to local media their office's assets ready for deployment in line with the observance of UNDAS 2019. (JNPD/PIA La Union) SAN FERNANDO CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA) -- The Coast Guard Northwestern Luzon (PCG) here is on heightened alert status …

     Isang kasunduan ang nilagdaan sa Navotas City upang mahasa ang kasanayan ng mga senior high school students ng lungsod. (Navotas PIO)LUNGSOD NAVOTAS, Okt. 31 (PIA) -- Isang kasunduan ang nilagdaan sa Navotas City upang mahasa ang kasanayan ng mga senior high school students ng lungsod.Nakapaloob sa memorandum of agreement (MOA) ang work immer…

The Province of Pangasinan led by Governor Amado I. Espino III takes pride in the recent feats of Pangasinenses who have been making waves in the national center stage.The beauty and wit of Pangasinenses, who carried the rich culture and tradition of the province, dazzled in various pageantries.Mariz Songcuan, the 26-year-old mom from San Fabian, …

Pangasinan was once again proclaimed as the Best NSM (National Statistics Month) Province Implementer in Region 1.The award was given during the 30th Regional NSM Month Closing Ceremony held at the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Office in San Fernando, La Union on October 29.Pangasinan has successfully hurdled the feat after the provincia…

VANJOSS SERENADES CAPITOL EMPLOYEES Two weeks before competing in the the grandfinals of singing contest “The Voice Kids,” Vanjoss Bayaban, a resident of Asingan town, serenaded the officials and employees of the provincial government of Pangasinan during the regular flag raising held at the Capitol Plaza on October 21. /Photos by Jinver Perez/MGN…

PANGASINAN EMPLOYEES SPEAKERS BUREAU Virgil Garcia (rightmost) from the Toastmaster International – Baguio City facilitates a workshop on effective communication during a training conducted by the provincial government on October 22-23 at the Sison Auditorium in Lingayen. The provincial government of Pangasinan led by Governor Amado I. Espino III …

P’SINAN GEARS UP FOR UHC FULL IMPLEMENTATION.  Provincial Health Officer Anna Maria Teresa de Guzman said Pangasinan province is ready to implement the Universal Healthcare Law, owing to the improved hospital management system, and the partnership between the provincial government and the private sector in rendering healthcare services. During th…

Sa press conference kasabay ng Palawan Media Launch ng pelikulang Culion, nagsasalita si Director Alvin Yapan (pangatlo sa kaliwa), katabi nito Gillie Sing (pang-apat mula sa kaliwa) ng iOptions Venture, executive producer ng pelikula. (Larawan ni Leila B. Dagot/PIA-Palawan)

PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan, Okt 31 (PIA) -- Nagbunyi ang cast and crew ng pe…

SOLANO, Nueva Vizcaya, Oct. 31 (PIA)– Mayor Eufemia Dacayo said she will continue to provide livelihood and improve the lives of women in this town.Dacayo, speaking before the participants of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) recent Consumer Welfare Month culmination program said the Solano Women’s Club (SWC) is now involved in various …

Impakita dagiti Rural Improvement Club (RIC) members dagit produktoda a pangipaay suporta ken panagrang-ay dagiti pamilyada iti kallbes nga RIC Day sadiay Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.# PIA PhotoBAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya , Oct. 31 (PIA) – Nangiwayat idi kalman iti maysa nga Rural Improvement Club (RIC) Day dagiti sector ti babbai ditoy a probinsia tapn…

BORONGAN CITY. Oct 31 (PIA)--The 14th Infantry (Avenger) Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, (8th ID), Philippine Army found partners to push End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) with former army servicemen. In the Former AFP Servicemen Summit held recently, the 14th IB gathered some 130 former AFP servicemen.Under the leadership of LTC Jasper…

Members of RDRRMC 2 lay their contingency and response plans for the observance of Undas 2019. (by PIA) TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, Oct 29 (PIA) - - Members of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) region 2 have already laid their contingency and response plans in observance of the All Saints and All Souls Days in the …

  E-trikes donated by the Department of Energy to Quezon City. (Photo from QC FB)QUEZON CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA)—Barangay Sacred Heart in Quezon City is the recipient of 15 electronic tricycles or e-trikes, part of the 300 units donated by the Department of Energy (DOE) to Quezon City.In simple rites Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and officials of the …

Mayor Toby Tiangco inspects NavoHimlayan, a public crematorium, columbarium, and funeral chapel in Navotas in time for the observance of Undas.(Photo courtesy of Navotas PIO)NAVOTAS CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA) – Navotas City is all set for the observance of this year’s All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.Early this week, Mayor Toby Tiangco led the inspecti…

Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon (CGDNCR-CL) conducts port and ferry terminal inspection at North Harbor Ferry Terminal and Esplanade Seaside Ferry Terminal in Manila in preparation of the country’s observance of All Saint’s Day this year. (Photo courtesy of PCG)MANILA, Oct. 30 (PIA)—Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) chief Vic…

BORONGAN CITY, October 30 (PIA) - - The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Provincial Field Office brought potable water to Balangkayan through the Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities (ADM) Program.The Provision of Potable Water Supply – Level III to Poblacion Barangays of Balangkayan, Eastern Samar was monitored on Octobe…

LAGAWE, Ifugao, Oct.30 (PIA) - - Governor Jerry Dalipog has   re-organized and expanded the membership of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) to help sustain the gains of partnership with and among public and private sectors in building disaster resilience, institutionalizing arrangement and measures for reducing…

Ang Pamilya Pama habang tinatanggap ang parangal na Most Outstanding Model Family ng South Cotabato sa 2019. KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Okt. 30 (PIA) — Pagtaguyod sa pamilya na may pananampalataya sa Poong Maykapal at pagsisikap para sa kapakanan sa mga anak ang dahilan kung bakit sila tinanghal na Most Outstanding Model Family ng South Cotab…

CITY OF STA. ROSA, Laguna, Oct. 30 (PIA)—The City Government of Santa Rosa and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) local office here recognized various barangays for their exemplary performance and demonstrating best practices in different areas of governance.

As part of the Local Government Month celebration, the DILG City …

LEGAZPI CITY (PIA) —The Society of Filipino Foresters Inc. (SFFI) is urging every Filipino to plant 100 trees to fight climate change and sustain the country’s forests.Officers and members of Society of Filipino Foresters Inc., together with DENR officials and other stakeholders, plant trees at Albay Park and Wildlife on October 15, 2019 as part o…

Himlayang Pilipino Memorial ParkQUEZON CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA)—The Task Force for Transport and Traffic of the Quezon City government laid out a traffic rerouting scheme for motorists who plan to visit cemeteries during All Saints Day and All Souls Day.Mayor Joy Belmonte ordered newly formed Task Force for Transport and Traffic led by Atty. Ariel Into…

DTI and Radyo Pilipinas hold a live kapihan with the Consumer Net.BONTOC, Mountain Province, Oct. 29 (PIA)--Consumers in the province learned about sustainable consumption in a live kapihan among Consumernet-member agencies led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in coordination with Radyo Pilipinas in celebration of Consumer Welfare Mon…

BORONGAN CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA)--A Bottom-up-Budgeting (BUB)  Evacuation Center Project in Llorente, Eastern Samar can  accommodate over 300 families or 710 individuals evacuees.During the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Eastern Samar led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Media tour, DILG Provincial Director Visitacion Giba co…