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02/08/2023

09/02/2023

COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has disbursed PHP31.5 million for the construction of nine modern barangay hall buildings here, officials said Thursday.

“Each of the nine villages has an allocation of PHP3.5 million from the BARMM’s Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG),” Naguib Sinarimbo, the region’s interior minister, said.

COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has disbursed PHP31.5 million for the construction of nine modern barangay hall buildings here, officials said Thurs…

09/02/2023

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Two more communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have surrendered to military authorities in Sultan Kudarat province, officials said Wednesday.

Lt. Col. Guillermo Mabute Jr.,

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Two more communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have surrendered to military authorities in Sultan Kudarat province, officials said Wednesday. Lt. Col. …

09/02/2023

Gi-Bully ang gamay na negosyo sa Tampakan! Tama ba yan?

09/02/2023

KORONADAL CITY – The local government of Banga town in South Cotabato province said it has intensified its awareness campaign against hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) following an increase in cases among children.

Ellen Quidilla, the municipal health office (MHO)

KORONADAL CITY – The local government of Banga town in South Cotabato province said it has intensified its awareness campaign against hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) following an increase …

09/02/2023

BACOLOD CITY – The three Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) fighters slain during a clash in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental province on Feb. 5 were deceived to join the armed struggle which they eventually abandoned in their deaths, a Philippine Army official said on Wednesday.

"They were deceptively recruited for the ideology they did not even understand.

BACOLOD CITY – The three Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) fighters slain during a clash in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental province on Feb. 5 were deceiv…

09/02/2023

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Sugar migrant workers or sacadas in Antique have been opting to stay and avail of livelihood assistance from the provincial government than work in the fields of Negros Occidental.

Antique Provincial Planning and Development officer (PPDO)

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Sugar migrant workers or sacadas in Antique have been opting to stay and avail of livelihood assistance from the provincial government than work in the fields…

09/02/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Oriental province is investigating a possible water source contamination in Vallehermoso town following the deaths of four people recently, an official bared on Wednesday.

Acting PHO chief, Dr.

DUMAGUETE CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Oriental province is investigating a possible water source contamination in Vallehermoso town following the deaths of four people …

09/02/2023

BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator's Office has directed the acting municipal treasurer of Isabela to explain the PHP6.4 million fund allegedly lost and other irregularities in the performance of her duties.

BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator’s Office has directed the acting municipal treasurer of Isabela to explain the PHP6.4 million fund allegedly lost and other …

09/02/2023

PALO, Leyte – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is upbeat about ending the drug menace in the country with the intensified and more holistic campaign of the current administration against illegal drugs.

During the regional rollout here of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA), DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos, Jr.

PALO, Leyte – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is upbeat about ending the drug menace in the country with the intensified and more holistic campaign of the current ad…

08/02/2023

Escobillo blames VM for illegal dismissal of IP Representive

Recently, Tamayo swears in legitimate Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) B**g Fulong Domingo N. Collado, Jr.

Overheard Escobillo blames his VM Magbanua for the improper removal of legitimate IP Mandatory Representative.

It can be recalled National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Chairman Allen Capuyan endorsed the Ombudsman Complaint vs Escobillo, Magbanua, other Tampakan officials including their appointment of a FAKE IP Mandatory Representative Jimmy Malayon who is also wanted for MURDER.

On January 6, 2023, the ICCs/IPs of Tampakan, led by Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) B**g Fulong Domingo N. Collado, Jr. and Municipal Indigenous Peoples Structure (IPS) Convenor Bae Dalena Samling filed criminal cases and administrative cases before the Office of Ombudsman. The case alleges acts committed by Escobillo and his corespondents constitute violating of RA 3019 Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices, RA 6713 Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and RA 8371 Indigenous Peoples Rights Act.

06/02/2023

MANILA – The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) on Monday reported the recent interception of illegal drugs worth PHP2.48 million in Pasay City.

In a statement, the bureau said three parcels containing 1.020 kg of ecstasy and 106.46 grams of shabu were seized at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC), Pair Cargo, and DHL Warehouse on Feb. 1.

MANILA – The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) on Monday reported the recent interception of illegal drugs worth PHP2.48 million in Pasay City. In a statement, th…

06/02/2023

TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station has assured continuing help to the seven crew members of the distressed Chinese vessel now docked at the city port here.

PCG Eastern Leyte – Tacloban Station chief Lt. Commander Ramil Montemar said they will continue to provide food and other basic needs to the crew members while their vessel is docked at the city port.

TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station has assured continuing help to the seven crew members of the distressed Chinese vessel now docked at the city port here. PCG Easte…

06/02/2023

BACOLOD CITY – Officials of a Chinese company are visiting here to discuss their proposal to build a USD200-million electric (e)-vehicle manufacturing plant in the city, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Thursday.

Officials of Jiangsu Fengchuen New Energy Power Technology Co. Ltd.

BACOLOD CITY – Officials of a Chinese company are visiting here to discuss their proposal to build a USD200-million electric (e)-vehicle manufacturing plant in the city, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo…

06/02/2023

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – At least 480 households in remote areas stand to benefit from the proposed energization of 23 sitios (sub-village) in this province by the Antique Electric Cooperative (Anteco) by the second quarter of 2023.

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – At least 480 households in remote areas stand to benefit from the proposed energization of 23 sitios (sub-village) in this province by the Antique Electric Co…

06/02/2023

BACOLOD CITY – Hundreds have fled their homes amid the ongoing armed clashes between troops of the Philippine Army's 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) and New People's Army (NPA) rebels in the remote village of Oringao in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.

Data released by Mayor Benjie Miranda showed that as of 6 p.m.

BACOLOD CITY – Hundreds have fled their homes amid the ongoing armed clashes between troops of the Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) and New People’s Army (NPA) rebels…

06/02/2023

TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking PHP2.94 billion in funding for the construction of 35 flood control projects in three Eastern Visayas provinces this year.DPWH Eastern Visayas Regional Director Edgar Tabacon said these projects are highly necessary given the recent massive flooding experienced in the region from late December 2022 to early January

TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking PHP2.94 billion in funding for the construction of 35 flood control projects in three Eastern Visayas provinces th…

06/02/2023

BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has granted a total of PHP8-million financial assistance to rural farm schools of the Department of Education (DepEd) across the province.

Data on Friday showed the recipients were farm schools from 12 divisions, which received aid from the province's Special Education Fund.

BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has granted a total of PHP8-million financial assistance to rural farm schools of the Department of Education (DepEd) across the prov…

06/02/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY – The Fish Right Program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seen to reverse the depleted fishery resources in southern Negros with partners and stakeholders already empowered for the sustainability of the program even if it ends next month.

DUMAGUETE CITY – The Fish Right Program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seen to reverse the depleted fishery resources in southern Negros with partners and…

06/02/2023

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5), thru its Catanduanes provincial office, has awarded PHP19.7 million worth of assistance for 3,604 abaca farmer-beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5), thru its Catanduanes provincial office, has awarded PHP19.7 million worth of assistance for 3,604 abaca farmer-benefici…

03/11/2022

Kakatapos lang ng election pero may nagsurvey na for the midterm election.

Pasok ang idol natin, ang pambansang kamao, Manny Pacquiao

Survey results were reported by Carl E. Balita and conducted by Pulso ng Pilipino

10/10/2022

MANILA — The woman back rider was hit by Paul Delos Reyes Galves, another motorcycle rider, Wednesday night on C5 Road in Taguig City. Medical rescuers from Taguig City arrived at the scene immediately.

The rider states that after being struck by a car, he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed with another rider who was riding a woman.

First aid was swiftly provided by the rescuers before the woman who sprained her right knee was quickly taken to a nearby hospital. The woman's family expressed their thanks to the Taguig City Rescue Team, the police, the MMDA, and several other riders who passed by during the incident for their help and support.




Photo courtesy: mtvn

08/10/2022

Families mourn Thai nursery dead ahead of king's visit

NA KLANG, Thailand — Weeping, grief-stricken families gathered Friday outside a Thai nursery where an ex-policeman murdered nearly two dozen children in one of the kingdom's worst mass killings.

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha will later visit survivors of the attack that left at least 37 people dead, including the attacker's wife and child.

Around the small low-slung building, where only 2 days ago scores of preschool children played, officials in white uniforms with black armbands laid a red carpet for the king's visit.

A line of heartbroken parents placed white roses on the steps of the nursery as the baking sun bore down on them Friday morning.

Buarai Tanontong's two 3-year-old grandsons were among those killed at the nursery when the attacker burst through the door.

"I couldn't sleep. I didn't think that it would be my 2 grandsons," she said, clutching her inconsolable daughter's shoulder.

Earlier a palace representative laid a wreath from the royal family at the entrance of the nursery.

Overnight, coffins carrying the bodies of the victims -- who include 23 children -- arrived at a morgue in Udon Thani, the closest city to the rural district ripped apart by Thursday's three-hour rampage.

Armed with a 9mm pistol and a knife, sacked police sergeant Panya Khamrab opened fire on the childcare centre in the northeastern Nong Bua Lam Phu province at about 12:30 p.m.

Following the attack, 34-year-old Panya fled the scene in a pickup truck to head home and murder his wife and child before taking his own life, police said, ending the killing spree around 3:00 pm.

Flags on government buildings flew at half-mast on Friday in a gesture of mourning for one of the deadliest days in recent Thai history.

Nanthicha Punchum, acting chief of the nursery, described harrowing scenes as the attacker barged into the building in the rural Na Klang district.

"There were some staff eating lunch outside the nursery and the attacker parked his car and shot four of them dead," she told AFP.

"The shooter smashed down the door with his leg and then came inside and started slashing the children's heads with a knife."

Local media reported that the dead included a school teacher who was 8 months pregnant, and that one child survived because they were sleeping hidden by a blanket when the attacker struck.

National Police Chief Damrongsak Kittiprapat told reporters that Panya, a former police sergeant, was suspended in January and sacked in June for drug use.

He said the attacker -- who used a legally purchased pistol -- had been due in court on a drugs charge, adding that Panya was in a manic state but it was unknown whether it was drug-related.

Witness Paweena Purichan, 31, said the attacker was well-known in the area as a drug addict.

She told AFP she encountered Panya driving erratically as he fled the scene.

"The attacker rammed a motorbike into 2 people who were injured. I sped off to get away from him," she said.

"There was blood everywhere."

Video footage that Paweena posted online showed a woman lying injured in a roadside bush after apparently being knocked off her motorbike by Panya.

Thai PM Prayut has ordered a rapid probe into the attack, which came less than 3 years after a soldier gunned down 29 people in a 17-hour rampage and wounded scores more before he was shot dead by commandos.

And less than a month ago an army officer shot dead two colleagues at a military training base in the capital Bangkok.

But while Thailand has high rates of gun ownership, mass shootings such as Thursday's are rare.

Photo: AP/Sakchai Lalit

05/10/2022

MANILA – Nagsumite ng resolusyon nitong Martes si House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, na humihiling sa House Committee on Games and Amusements na maglunsad ng imbestigasyon ukol sa kontrobersyal na grand lottery draw na nakakita ng isang napakabihirang resulta kung saan mahigit 400 bettors ang naghati-hati sa PHP236 milyon jackpot prize.

“There is a need for Congress to protect and ensure the integrity of the lotto draws that contribute in a big way to government coffers and help finance public health programs, as well as medical assistance and services to indigents, among other charities,” saad ng 4Ps Partylist Representative sa paghahain ng House Resolution No. 463.

Itinampok ng HR No. 463 ang pangangailangang protektahan ang publiko sa pagtaya gayundin ang integridad ng mga operasyon ng lotto. Mula Enero hanggang Hunyo ng taong ito, ang mga sales ng lottery ticket ay PHP25.92 bilyon, tumaas ng 32.15 porsiyento kumpara sa mga sales sa parehong anim na buwang panahon noong 2021.

Ang winning numbers sa 6/55 draw noong Sabado ay 09-45-36-27-18-54 at nagkaroon ng kabuuang 433 katao ang tumaya sa kumbinasyong ito.

Ang bawat isa ay nakatanggap ng humigit-kumulang PHP545,000 bilang kanilang bahagi sa jackpot reward.

Nauna nang binigyan ng katiyakan ng PCSO ang pangkalahatang publiko na ang mga lotto draws ay isinasagawa alinsunod sa pinakamataas na pamantayan ng pagiging transparent, matapat, at makatarungan.




Photo Courtesy: Manila Bulletin

05/10/2022

STOCKHOLM — According to Sweden's Public Health Agency, youngsters between the ages of 12 and 17 no longer need to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, due to their "extremely low risk".

The latest recommendation will take effect on October 31. In September, Britain updated its recommendation on vaccines for healthy children under the age of 11.

The Swedish standard is three doses for people over 18, with a fourth dose recommended for all those beyond 65.

The nation gained international attention when it defied pressure to enact harsh measures when other nations went into lockdown.

The number of fatalities in Sweden increased slightly throughout the summer but is already decreasing.

The Nordic nation now has lesser deaths per capita than the average for Europe after having a high death toll during the start of the pandemic.



Photo: PPNF | File

05/10/2022

MANILA — Inihayag ni Atty. Si Vic Rodriguez, isang dating executive secretary na siya ay ganap na umalis sa administrasyong Marcos dahil gusto aniyang gumugol ng mas maraming oras sa kanyang pamilya.

Sinabi ni Rodriguez na tinalakay niya ang kanyang desisyon kay Pangulong Ferdinand "B**gbong" Marcos Jr.

“I confirm that I have completely exited the administration of President B**gbong Marcos, after having spoken to him at length about my wish to spend most of my time with my family…a very personal decision that was happily made,” saad ni Rodriguez sa kanyang Facebook post.

Dagdag pa ni Rodriguez na ang kanyang pananahimik hinggil sa kanyang pagbibitiw ay aniya isang “absolutely privileged” na interaksyon sa Pangulo.

“I have been ridiculed, maligned, and subjected to baseless and unfair commentaries on all conceivable platforms, but I take solace in the legal aphorism, ‘Men in public life may suffer under a hostile or unjust accusation; the wound can be assuaged with the balm of a clear conscience,” saad niya

Sinabi din ni Rodriguez na isang pribilehiyo ang maglingkod sa bansa at itutuloy niya aniya ito sa kanyang personal na kapasidad.

“It has been an honor to have served the country. Ako po ay magpapatuloy maglingkod bilang pribadong mamamayan sa abot ng aking munting kakayanan. Atin pong suportahan si Pangulong B**gbong Marcos at ang ating bansang Pilipinas,” ani Rodriguez.




Photo Courtesy: Atty. Vic Rodriguez on Facebook

27/09/2022

Five rescuers died while conducting a rescue operation in San Miguel, Bulacan amid Super Typhoon Karding's onslaught on Sunday, according to Governor Daniel Fernando on Monday.

"Actually, lima 'yan. Apat na ngayon ang confirmed dead. Mga team natin sa PDRRMO. Mga empleyado po natin 'yun (there were five. Four have been confirmed dead. They are from our PDRRMO team. They were our employees)," stated by Gov. Fernando.

PDRRMO officials claimed to have discovered the fifth rescuer's body.

Meanwhile, the bodies of the five were moved to funeral homes.
According to Fernando, when the truck they were using for their mission broke down, the rescuer used a boat.

The men however were injured by a wall that fell and a flash flood that occurred.

Moreover, Fernando assured that the provincial government would help the bereaved family.

2,000 people are being sheltered in evacuation shelters because several parts of the province are still underwater, according to the governor.

According to the report of Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr., secretary of the interior and local government to Pres. Marcos, 19,368 families, or 74,542 people, were evacuated in eight regions (CAR, Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, NCR and Region 5).

Whereas Metro Manila had the greatest number of evacuees—33,043 people. Central Luzon (Region 3) followed with 25,358 and Calabarzon had 13,892 people to be evacuated (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon).





Photo Courtesy: Brgy.Govt. of Kamias, San Miguel Bulacan

27/09/2022

MANILA - Inihayag ng Department of health ngayong martes na hindi bababa sa 21 na mga healthcare facilities ang bahaging nasira sa pananalasa ng bagyong Karding.

Nangatanggal ang mga bubong at binaha ang ilan sa mga pasilidad, saad ni DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire.

"We have a total of 21 facilities that were partly damaged because of Karding... but there [was] no disruption of services."

Aniya na ang mga ahensya ng lokal na pamahalaan ay tumutulong sa pagsasaayos.

Idinagdag ni Vergeire na ang bagyo ay hindi nagresulta sa anumang pagkasayang ng COVID-19 vaccine.

Samantala, inatasan ng DOH ang mga regional director nito na magbigay ng post-exposure prophylaxis laban sa panganib ng leptospirosis kasunod ng pagbaha sa ilang lugar sa Luzon.

Tumaas ng 15% ang bilang ng mga kaso ng leptospirosis sa bansa mula Enero hanggang Agosto.

Ang Metro Manila ay mayroong 279 na kaso, o 19%, sa 1,467 na kaso ng leptospirosis. Ang Cagayan Valley at Western Visayas ay parehong may 174 na kaso, o 12%, ng mga kaso.

Sa unang walong buwan ng taong ito, 205 ang bilang ng mga namatay ang naitala o 14-porsyento na case fatality rate
Ang Leptospirosis ay isang sakit na kumakalat sa pamamagitan ng lupa o tubig na kontaminado ng may sakit na ihi ng hayop.

Ang mga tanda nito ay ang lagnat, sakit ng ulo, panginginig, pananakit ng kalamnan, conjunctival suffusion, o pulang mata; meningitis, pantal, paninilaw ng balat, o paninilaw ng balat o mata, pati na rin ang pagkabigo sa bato, ilan sa mga madalang na nangyayari.




Photo: Office of the Press Secretary

25/09/2022