BACOLOD CITY – The Victorias City government and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) recently inked an agreement to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in Negros Occidental. OCD Administrator Underseretary Ariel Nepomuceno and Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, who also leads the Negros...
CEBU CITY – Senatorial candidates belonging to the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas joined the second leg of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s “suroy-suroy,” a two-day heritage and political caravan in the country’s most vote-rich province. SEN. Pia Cayetano and former Sen. Manny Pacquiao with...
CEBU CITY – From dilapidated buses to non-functioning electric fans, Sen. Raffy Tulfo discovered multiple violations when he recently conducted a surprise inspection at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT). Tulfo’s visit, however, didn’t sit well with Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, who chastised...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government is preparing for the Holy Week exodus. ORTEGA (FB) Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David ordered the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Provincial Health Office to be on full alert to ensure the safety...
CEBU CITY – Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado led the holding of a ceremony honoring the retiring employees of the provincial government on Tuesday, April 8. AUMENTADO Aumentado said the special ceremony was meant to recognize the invaluable contributions of the retiring employees to the province’s...
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Cotabato Gov. Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza has vowed to complete the construction of the long-delayed Central Mindanao Airport in the town of M’lang. CENTRAL Mindanao Airport (Cotabato provincial government photo) Mendoza made the assurance during the...
CEBU CITY – The comeback bid of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in the Senate has received a major boost. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and the influential One Cebu party backed the senatorial bid of Pacquiao in the May elections. FORMER Sen. Manny Pacquiao shares the stage with Cebu Gov. Gwen...
ILOILO CITY – Antique Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao urged voters in the province to vote for their own. ANTIQUE Gov. Rhodora ‘Dodod’ Cadiao (center) leads the grand rally of Partido Tumandok in her hometown of Culasi. With her are gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Tan and vice...
ILOILO CITY – Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. reiterated the importance of voter’s education among high school students as the country approaches the mid-term elections. ILOILO Gov. Arthur ‘Toto’ Defensor Jr. talks to teachers during the closing day of the seminar for the voter’s...
BACOLOD CITY – The 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival kicked off in this city on Monday, March 24. GOV. Eugenio Jose Lacson leads the opening of the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City on Monday, March 24. (Glazyl Masculino) Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice...
ILOILO CITY – The eight Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) members of Antique said the Office of the Ombudsman cannot enforce the one-year suspension order against them as the decision was within the election period that prohibits such move. Provincial Board Members Egidio Elio, Rony Molina, Victor...
BACOLOD CITY – Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has urged the people of Negros Occidental to heed the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte to remain calm following his arrest for alleged crimes against humanity. LACSON. (Glazyl Masculino) Lacson said it is alright to express sentiments...
