CAMP DANGWA, LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A total of nine couples fro the Police Regional Office Cordillera (PROCOR) exchanged marital vows on Friday at the Saint Paul Church here.The ceremony is an annual activity of the PROCOR to legitimize the status of policemen with their partners.“The purpose of this is to show police officers are not all work but…

BALANGA CITY, Bataan -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) here was preparing to invite municipal officials of Bagac and Mariveles towns to settle a boundary dispute that has been running for decades, a board member said Friday.“It is about time the controversy be fixed with the planned development of the area in question,” Manuel Bel…

TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday an intensified health education campaign to spread awareness of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) helps reduce public anxiety and fears. DOH 8 (Eastern Visayas) information officer John Paul Roca said a series of lectures began in the first week of February to inform workers and stud…

STA. PRAXEDES, Cagayan, Feb. 29 (PIA) – The Sta. Praxedes town takes pride of its gamet (pyropia alcanthoropa), one of the species of seaweeds, as it launched a book composed of compiled recipes prepared during the annual Gamet Festival cooking contest in the last 10 years.Mayor Esterlina Aguinaldo, who's the brainchild of the recipe book part…

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Feb. 29 (PIA6) – - Accepting the challenge of accelerating 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations in the recent 10th World Urban Forum (WUF) held in Abu Dhabi, Sipalay City committed to realize these goals.Sipalay City is among the 17 subnational governments from around the world that committed to achievin…

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Feb 29 (PIA6) – - More than P2 million worth of livelihood projects were turned over to farmers and fisherfolk associations in the province in a ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol grounds.The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist facilitated the release of these projects and will also conduct the monitoring on the implemen…

COTABATO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)- Region 12 has released PHP137.6 million in grants to more than a thousand decommissioned combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Maguindanao, an official said on Friday.

Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD-12 director, said the financial assistance was used for the se…

GENEVA, Switzerland – The Philippine government expressed support to the direction that the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres and the High Commissioner for Human Rights have outlined for a human rights agenda oriented towards cooperation between states and the UN system, to veer away from a naming-and-shaming approach that has…

LEGAZPI CITY – Five Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) in Mercedes, Camarines Norte received a PHP1-million livelihood fund through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) early this week.Arnel Garcia, DSWD 5 (Bicol) director, said Friday the SLP is a community-based capacity-…

BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has approved the PHP12.3-million fund for the Phase 2 project of the Mariano Marcos State University-Tuklas Lunas Development Center (MMSU-TLDC) to continue on embarking the development of herbal and potentially medicinal products using indigenous plant species (IPS) availa…

CEBU CITY – Mayor Edgardo Labella on Friday asked quarantine and Coast Guard officials to prevent foreign vessels from countries affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) from docking at the local ports. Labella said he has asked the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Cebu to monitor international vessels dock…

MANILA – The real estate industry in the Philippines has been consistently strong each year and a survey shows that between owning lands-- condominiums, and houses -- most property seekers still prefer buying a house.Colliers International Philippines, a real estate services organization, said online real-estate marketplace Lamudi found that “when…

ILOILO CITY – The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) has sought the help of the barangay monitoring teams to report illegal quarry operations in the province.This as complaints of illegal quarrying activities in the towns of Alimodian and Janiuay reached Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. last February 26.Defensor said no…

MANILA – The city government of Taguig on Friday rolled out its enhanced scholarship program for residents and other stakeholders.In a special session, the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) passed Ordinance 6, series of 2020 that will continue Taguig's scholarship programs enjoyed by 55,000 college students and about 10,000 secondary schoo…

Legazpi City – Prioritizing the safety and health of the vulnerable, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-5) here started its information drive on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) through its Family Development Sessions (FDS) for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries on Monday.This is through a memora…

VIRAC, Catanduanes, Feb. 24, (PIA)- Government agencies at the forefront of response and management efforts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID) 2019 present the measures being undertaken by their offices relative to COVID-19 during the PIA Kapihan held on February 20, 2020 at Kemji Resort and Restaurant, Virac, Catanduanes.PIA Cat…

LEGAZPI CITY—At least 1.27 million domestic and foreign tourists visited Legazpi City in 2019 which remains to be one of the most attractive places in Bicol.It was higher compared to the tourist arrivals in 2018 with only 1.25 million visitors.Agapita Pacres, Legazpi Tourism Officer, said that most of the foreign tourists who visited the city came…

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – A total of 432 individuals who have committed various offenses were arrested in relentless police operations in Pampanga, Tarlac, and Angeles City during the past seven days.This was in line with the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations being implemented by the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luz…

MANILA – Mindanao will have its share of bad weather this Saturday due to the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA).In a weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the weather phenomenon.Metro Man…

MANILA – A total of 63 Philippine Army (PA) officers graduated from the Battalion Commander Pre-Command Course in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Friday.In a statement, PA spokesperson Col. Ramon Zagala, said the course aims to prepare these officers to be professional and competent battalion commanders capable of carrying out the mission of ending…

MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association finally approved the trade that would send Poy Erram to TNT from NLEX.On Friday, the league announced that the swap that also involves Blackwater was finally given a green light after revisions were made.In the approved trade package, the KaTropa acquired Erram, the Road Warriors took Anthony Semerad …

MANILA – "Thirty days has September."Still remember this nursery rhyme? Who could forget its last part that says, "All the rest have 31, except for February alone, which has 28 days clear, and 29 in each leap year"?Did you ever wonder why we have a leap year every four years? Did it have any significance to you as you grew up?A…

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MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has declared the second week of February of every year as “National Hazing Prevention Week,” to put an end to hazing and other fraternity-related violence in the country.Duterte on February 21 signed Proclamation 907, which tasks the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to lead the nationwide observance of the N…

MANILA — Most parts of the country will experience generally fair weather with light rains on Friday.In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao regions will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by …

PACC Commissioner Greco Belgica calls  for the support of Cordillera Regional Executives in the govenrment's anti-corruption campaign through the "Katarungan" Desk he is launching.  Flanking him are  OCD Regional Director Albert Mogol (right) and DPWH Regional Director Tiburcio Canlas, the Cordillera Association of Regional Executive…

Bumisita si Sen. Bong Go sa Buenavista, Marinduque kamakailan upang personal na saksihan ang pamamahagi ng 'calamity assistance' at 'groceries' sa mga naging biktima ng nagdaang Bagyong Tisoy. Dito ibinahagi ng senador ang pagnanais nitong magtatag ng Malasakit Center sa lalawigan. (Larawan mula sa opisina ni Sen. Go)BUENAVISTA, Ma…

CEBU, Feb. 27 (PIA) -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Central Visayas is calling for entries to the regional selection of the 22nd Gawad KALASAG (GK) “Search for Excellence in DRRM and Humanitarian Assistance.” Gawad KALASAG or Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan is the country’s annual search to recognize exemplary c…

TERESA, Rizal, February 28,-- The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology IV-A (BJMP CALABARZON), in partnership with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency IV-A (PDEA) CALABARZON and municipal government of Teresa, Rizal recently launched the Balay Silangan Program at the new Teresa Rizal District Jail in Sitio Pantay, Barangay Dalig.

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BALANGA CITY, Feb.28 (PIA) -- Provincial Council on Disability Affairs (PCDA) will celebrate Women with Disability Day on March 25 with a forum discussing public speaking topics.

”Speak Up!: Boosting One’s Confidence in Public Speaking” will convene about 50 women with disability who are members of the Samahan ng Taong May Kapansanan sa Bataan. It…

HERMOSA, Bataan, Feb.28 (PIA) -- Bataan Police Provincial Office and its partner-agencies extended Wednesday aid and government services to residents of Barangay Mabiga, Hermosa town.

About 168 senior citizens, indigenous people, and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program grantees benefitted from the Expanded Caravan held at Parapal Elementary School…

MANILA — Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) chief, Maj. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., formally received on Thursday his third star after being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr., presided over the donning ceremony at the Bulwagang Balangiga in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.Parlade assumed command of Solcom…

The first quarterly meeting of the Albay Solo Parents Federation was conducted last February 27, 2020 at the PSWD Office, Legazpi City. Year end evaluation, event planning for 2020 and other important matters were the agenda.The post PSWDO Conducted First Quarterly Meeting for Albay Solo Parents appeared first on Province of Albay.
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Last February 27, 2020 at AECID, Apsemo Building, Legazpi City, a regular monthly meeting was conducted by the Albay Federation of Person with Disability together with Albay Women Disability. The meeting had the following agenda: plans for the first quarter, accomplishment report per LGU’s and other important matters.The post AFPD-AWD conducts reg…

LAOAG CITY, Feb. 28 (PIA) – The province of Ilocos Norte remains free of African swine fever (ASF) amidst spread in other provinces in Northern Luzon. ASF is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs, which is also responsible for serious production and economic losses.According to Dr. Loida Valenzuela, provincial veterinarian, the P…

SAN FERNANDO CITY, Feb. 27 (PIA) -- The Regional Development Council - Regional Nutrition Council (RDC-RNC 1) enjoined its stakeholders to support the Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) 2019-2022 implementation, here.Through Resolution No. 101, series of 2019 signed and attested by National Economic and Development Authority Regional Dir…

LUNGSOD NG TANAUAN, BATANGAS, Pebrero 28 (PIA) -Mahigit sa halagang P25M ang tulong ayuda na ipinagkaloob ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Batangas sa mga mamamayan sa lungsod na ito na naapektuhan ng pagsabog ng bulkang Taal.May 16 na barangay na kinabibilangan ng Ambulong, Banadero, Bagbag, Balele, Banjo West, Boot, Gonzales, Janopol, Maria Paz, M…

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has prohibited the manufacture and sale of unregistered and adulterated electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and tobacco products to protect and advance people’s right to a “balanced and healthful ecology.”Duterte on February 26 inked Executive Order (EO) 106, which amends EO 26 signed in 2017 that imposes requir…

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