The provincial government of Cagayan is investigating the collapse of the Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan on Monday afternoon, Oct. 6. Gov. Edgar Aglipay conducted an inspection of the decades-old structure on Monday night and discussed a comprehensive rerouting plan with Alcala Mayor Tin...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Piggatan Bridge in Alcala town, Cagayan province collapsed on Monday afternoon, Oct. 6. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said that the bridge collapsed as several 10-wheel trailer trucks were passing. It is impassable to all types of vehicles as a...
ALCALA, Cagayan – A barangay chairman was killed and nine passengers were injured in a road crash in Barangay Pared here on Friday morning, July 18. Police identified the fatality as Jesus Calatican, 54, chairman of Barangay Lablabig, Claveria, Cagayan and driver of a barangay service vehicle....
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – A New People’s Army arms cache was unearthed in Alcala, Cagayan on April 19. A COMMUNIST weapons cache was found in Alcala, Cagayan. A former communist rebel revealed the location of the weapons stash to authorities. The police and military were deployed to Sitio...
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Museum here has opened its door to those who want to see the artworks of National Artist for Visual Arts Larry Alcala. LARRY Alcala’s son Engr. Lauro Alcala (center), Armita Rufino (right), president of the Filipino Heritage Festival Inc., and Bacolod City First Lady...
In celebration of National Heritage Month, the Makati City local government launched an exhibit showcasing the works of National Artist and well renowned editorial cartoonist and illustrator Larry Alcala. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay spearheaded the opening of the exhibit dubbed as "Larry Alcala:...
ALCALA, Cagayan – A teacher on board a motor banca was shot dead by a lone gunman here on Monday, May 8. Police identified the victim as “Nicanor,” a teacher of the Caralangan Elementary School. Police Major George Maribbay, Alcala police chief, said the victim was on the motor banca waiting...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala (DOST) The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) mourned the death of National scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, recognizing the latter's contributions and research works on marine biodiversity and marine conservation. Alcala, who died last Feb. 1 at the...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid The passing of Dr. Angel Alcala, noted marine scientist saddens not only his friends, students, and colleagues but the Filipino people and the nation. He is a rarity even among the best of our best scientists. For friends and colleagues like myself who had...
ALCALA (SIlliman University FB) DUMAGUETE CITY (PNA) – National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, in a hospital in this capital city at the age of 94. Alcala, considered the “father” of marine protected areas (MPAs), was the vice chairperson of the...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga -- A fugitive listed as number one most wanted person in Alcala, Pangasinan was arrested by police authorities during a manhunt operation in Nueva Ecija on Sunday afternoon, July 17. Joint operatives of Guimba Police, 303rd Maneuver Company Regional...
