SAN FERNANDO CITY, Dec. 30 (PIA) -- The City Government of San Fernando honored Roger Casugay during the 123rd Rizal Day celebration today, Dec. 30.Through a resolution, the city government congratulated Casugay for garnering gold in the men’s longboard open surfing competition and for his heroic act towards a co-athlete at the recently concluded …

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur, Dec. 30 (PIA) – The whole nation comes together anew today to celebrate the life of Dr. Jose P. Rizal – a great man considered as a national hero, an icon and a perfect example on how to be a Filipino.

In Ilocos Sur, the provincial government, along with the Knights of Rizal and Angalo Lodge No. 63 of the Most Worshipful Gr…

MANILA -- This year has been about domination in Philippine sports.From Ateneo Blue Eagles' full season sweep to the Philippine team's surge in the Southeast Asian Games, 2019 is a year when powerhouse teams showcased their might.As the year draws to a close, let us take a look back at these dominations plus some other sports stories that …

LAOAG CITY, Dec. 28 (PIA) – Over 2,000 passengers of Asia’s large cruise ship, Royal Carribbean Cruise’s Spectrum of the Seas, visited top tourist destinations in Ilocos Norte on December 26.The ship first docked at Cabugao, Ilocos Sur.Afterwards, they had their short excursion around Ilocos Norte.These passengers went on a five-hour visit to Paoa…

SAN FABIAN, Panagsinan, Dec. 28 (PIA) - The Regional Maritime Police pushes for the registration of fishing boats in the Ilocos region as it noted that a big number remain unregistered.Col. Ruben Lacuesta, deputy regional chief of the Maritime Police, said there are only 3,434 registered three-gross tons (3GT) and below fishing boats in Region I w…

MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday said it has turned over PHP5.8 million cash assistance and grocery packs to 21 municipalities affected by floods in the province of Cagayan.As part of the agency's "Pamaskong Handog" to the community, PCSO General Manager Royina Garma went to Cagayan on Sunday to pe…

MANILA -- Two were confirmed dead while four others were injured after a vehicle on Sunday lost control and hit a group of Filipinos in Singapore, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Monday."The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) today expresses its condolences to the families of two Filipinos who died after a car lost control a…

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, Dec. 30 (PIA) - - - As part of its intensified campaign on environmental laws specifically RA 9175 or the Chainsaw Act, 34 chainsaws worth P1,156,000 are now under the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Cagayan.The surrender of the chainsaws on Dec. 27 was through the collective efforts of its municipal polic…

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said 18 persons, including a cop and two soldiers, were arrested due to unauthorized discharge of firearms ahead of the New Year revelries.PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said as of 6 a.m. Monday, the arrested suspects are from Ilocos Region, one; Cagayan Valley, one; Calabarzon, o…

UUWING MAY NGITI SA LABI. These IP beneficiaries carry their gift packs they
received from Globe TeamNorte.GATTARAN, Cagayan, Dec. 30 (PIA) - The members of the Indigenous People (IP) community in this town were this year’s beneficiaries of the annual ‘Paskong Norte’ spearheaded by the Globe’s TeamNorte and Philippine Technological Council - Young…

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called on the youth to follow the example of Jose Rizal by thinking of the greater good during the commemoration of the 123rd anniversary of the martyrdom of the country’s national hero.In his Rizal Day message, Duterte recognized how Rizal’s life and legacy have inspired countless others to dedicate t…

MANILA -- The number of deaths due to the onslaught of Typhoon 'Ursula' has now climbed to 47, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).In its 6 a.m. Monday update signed and released by NDRRMC executive director Ricardo Jalad, the agency said the fatalities are from Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Central Visayas an…

MANILA -- As the year 2019 comes to a close, the 195,000-strong officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) could look back with pride and prestige as they have fulfilled their mandate of preserving peace and order especially during huge and international events that took place in the country.While Filipino athletes dom…

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MANILA -- Three years into the Duterte administration, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has seen “significant headway” into Manila’s pursuit of an independent foreign policy."There's no need to assure you because you see. Don't listen to what we say, listen to what we've done and what we've achieved, we have achieved th…

MANILA -- The easterlies is affecting most parts of the country Monday.In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms is expected over Metro Manila and the rest of the country.Metro Manila temperature ranges from 23-29 d…

OROQUIETA, Misamis Occidental, Dec. 14 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) city and municipal local government operations officers and the provincial office received various office equipment from the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental.These include computer sets and accessories, smart TVs, window-type aircon un…

DUMAGUETE CITY -- Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo has underscored the need for all the people in the province to unite as he vowed to put premium on development and not “bullets” as a means to attain lasting peace.Negros Oriental, being the only province among four in Central Visayas that continues to face the problem of insurgency, has been rece…

MANILA -- Malacañang on Sunday encouraged Filipinos to get an inspiration from the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, to help them become “agents of genuine change.”

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the call, on the eve of the country’s annual commemoration of the execution of Rizal on Dec. 30, 1896.

“While tomorrow, December 3…

MANILA -- The cities of Marikina and Taguig in Metro Manila are all set to welcome 2020 by holding firework displays and street parties.In a continuing effort to urge people to refrain from lighting illegal and hazardous firecrackers that might cause deaths or injuries, the Marikina City government will once again hold its Community-Based Firework…

BOCAUE, Bulacan -- With the New Year coming closer, business has started to get brisk in this town dubbed as the "fireworks capital of the country".Jovenson Ong, president of the Pyrotechnic Regulatory Board of Bulacan, said the most sought- after items are fountains, sparklers, and big aerial fireworks displays.“The bulk of sales are ex…

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Dec 29 (PIA) – Typhoon Ursula’s trail of destruction has left 13 dead, 10 injured and two still missing.This information is contained in the latest situational report issued by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) chaired by the Office of Civil Defense in the morning of December 29.Of the 13 de…