The chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy has expressed concern that the rotational brownouts in the islands of Panay and Negros, which started last April 27, could possibly continue in the coming days. Senator Raffy Tulfo, committee chairman, said he was initially informed that the power...
ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro (MANILA BULLETIN) ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro has strongly condemned on Saturday, April 29 what she described as China’s latest attack on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). "Aside from filing a diplomatic protest, steps must be undertaken...
CEBU CITY – For the people of Siargao Island, the 13th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament held in the municipality of Pilar recently was more than just a competition. IVONNIE Beltran-Dumadag, Department of Tourism-Caraga chief, speaks during the closing and awarding ceremony of the 13th...
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) lauded on Monday, April 24, the launching of a new roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferry by a pioneer shipping company in the Visayas which is expected to boost the maritime tourism in Cebu and Bohol. (Photo courtesy of Lite Shipping Corporation) Lite Shipping...
PALOMPON, Leyte – To prevent the destruction of coral reefs in one of the top tourist destinations in Leyte, the local government has stepped up its efforts to stop the proliferation of crown-of-thorns (COTs) on Kalanggaman Island. SEVERAL destructive crown-of-thorns starfish were extracted in...
CEBU CITY (PNA) – The Armed Forces Visayas Command (Viscom) said on Sunday, April 23, that the New People’s Army (NPA) in Central and Western Visayas is now left without a head following the death of their top leader, Rogelio Posadas. Posadas died in an armed encounter with troops of the 94th...
PILAR, Siargao Island – The 13th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament opened on Friday, April 21, here with local and international anglers looking to outdo each other. SEN. Imee Marcos leads the ceremonial casting during the opening of the 13th Siargao International Game Fishing...
BUTUAN CITY (PNA) – Mayor Sol Matugas of General Luna town in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province on Wednesday, April 19, acknowledged the police for arresting four foreign nationals, including a German police officer, involved in a public display of "lewd and obscene acts" on Sunday, April...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is validating the initiative of a water company to turn wastewater at world-famous Boracay Island into organic fertilizer. A TEAM from the High Value Crops Development Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) validates biosolids, the organic...
PILAR, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The 13th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament hosted by this municipality officially kicks off on Friday, April 21. More than 60 professional anglers from different countries have registered, among them friends of Vice President Sara Duterte from...
Burgers made with 100 percent beef patties and brioche buns By Danah Gutierrez Burgers, beachfront, and breathtaking views—there’s a reason Jammers has been a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike. Known for its world-class burgers, chili cheese fries, and 24-hour service, Jammers has become...
ILOILO CITY – Secretary Benhur Abalos of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Black Saturday joined a dive team conducting a follow-up search operation for the missing Ati leader who fell off a fishing boat off the coast of world-famous Boracay Island. DILG Secretary...