Four governors in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have sought the postponement of the first regular parliamentary elections in the region that coincides with the mid-term elections next year. In joint statement signed by Basilan Gov. Jim S. Hataman Salliman, Lanao del Sur Gov....
CEBU CITY – History was made when provincial board members from Cebu and Bohol held their first-ever joint session at the Cebu Capitol Social Hall on Monday, Nov. 18. A resolution that will pave the way for a sisterhood agreement between the two provinces was passed during the session. ...
BANGUED, Abra – The Department of the Interior and Local Government has appointed senior provincial board member Russel Bragas as acting vice governor following the final ruling of the Office of the President suspending Vice Gov. Maria Jocelyn Valera-Bernos for 18 months. Bragas received his...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Catanduanes Gov. Joseph "Boboy" Cua has appealed to government and private individuals to help people affected by super typhoon "Pepito" in the province. THE aftermath of super typhoon ‘Pepito’ in Panganiban town in Catanduanes province. (Photo courtesy of Morris Aquino)...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government led by Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David is implementing comprehensive and province-wide measures to ensure the safety of the people and mitigate the impact of super typhoon “Pepito.” Ortega and the Provincial...
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has conducted preemptive and forced evacuation in areas in Batangas with a high chance of experiencing severe danger due to super typhoon “Pepito.” The PDRRMC chaired by Gov. Hermilando Mandanas, citing the Philippine Institute of...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Edwin Ongchuan suspended classes on all levels in Northern Samar on Friday, Nov. 15, as precautionary measure due to typhoon “Pepito” (international name “Man-yi”). Ongchuan said that Friday will remain a working day for provincial capitol employees to ensure that...
CEBU CITY – Is Bohol ready to respond in case a major earthquake strikes in the province? LED by Gov. Aris Aumentado, Bohol officials review the fault lines in the province as part of the preparations for a possible major earthquake. (Contributed photo) Gov. Aris Aumentado looked into this...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government is eyeing Iloilo to become a forest province within the next 20 years. “We want Iloilo to be a forest province, not only by declaration but in the most concrete and practical results and targets together with our partners and stakeholders,” said Gov....
CEBU CITY – Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado on Monday, Nov. 4, led the commemoration of the 128th birth anniversary of the late President Carlos P. Garcia. BOHOL Gov. Aris Aumentado (ninth from left) is joined by government officials in the province during the commemoration of the 128th...
SAN JUAN, La Union – The provincial government declared this year’s La Union Surfing Break a success. Hundreds of people flocked to this town and Bacnotan, this province, for the Nov. 1 to 3 event. A MAN surfs in San Juan, La Union. The event now on its 19th year featured sports,...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A total of 15,732 individuals or 5,358 families from 123 barangays were displaced and one fisherman missing is due to the onslaught of severe tropical storm “Kristine” in this province. LA Union Gov. Rafy Ortega-David (right) distributes relief goods to...
