LAOAG CITY – The provincial government of Ilocos Norte is expanding its “Libreng Sakay” (free ride) program to include new routes and adjusted schedules to better serve workers, students, and residents this April. In an advisory issued Wednesday, the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC)...
BUTUAN CITY – The “Libreng Sakay” (free ride) program in the various municipalities and the lone city of Agusan del Norte formally started Monday to ease the burden on residents amid rising fuel prices and transportation costs. “This is a local initiative of the provincial government of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A sepak takraw athlete from Basilan died while competing in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Athletic Association Meet in Parang town, Maguindanao del Norte province on Sunday, April 12. The remains of Phiben Ansoc, 11, from Ubit Elementary School in Lamitan...
A remote village in Davao del Norte will soon have an evacuation-ready multi-purpose building after the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States military broke ground on the project on Monday, April 6, as part of the “Exercise Balikatan.” The facility, which will rise in Barangay...
ILIGAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region seized smuggled cigarettes valued at P50 million on Maundy Thursday in Sitio Turugan, Barangay Dinaig Proper, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. A total of 1,170 cases of illicit cigarettes were left behind by...
DAVAO CITY – Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib clarified on Tuesday that he has had no direct communication with Petronas Malaysia regarding the supposed purchase of 44 million liters of crude oil and gasoline he earlier announced. On March 25, Jubahib disclosed plans to source fuel from...
President Marcos said he will be in Ilocos Norte for the Holy Week. He will, however, be back in Manila by the weekend. "Holy week, I will spend a few days in Ilocos Norte and I will be back in Manila by the weekend," Marcos said in an interview on the sidelines of the opening of a new segment of...
CURRIMAO, Ilocos Norte – The municipal government of Currimao has announced the suspension of some activities of the annual Dinaklisan Festival, traditionally held on the last week of April, in compliance with the national government 's directive under Executive Order No. 110 declaring a...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) facilitated the recovery of P1.45 million in unpaid wages for 63 workers in Surigao del Norte during the first quarter of 2026. The DOLE said 37 of 53 Requests for Assistance (RFAs) on unpaid salaries and employment disputes were resolved quickly...
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – The provincial government of Davao del Norte plans to buy 44 million liters of crude oil and gasoline from Malaysia to help mitigate rising oil prices in the province caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Gov. Edwin Jubahib said in an interview on...
LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte province is launching a travel incentive program to attract visitors to head north despite rising fuel prices. Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos confirmed this on Tuesday, encouraging the public to register now to secure spots for free bus rides to and from Ilocos Norte during...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in partnership with ChildFund Philippines, provided emergency cash-for-work support to 200 Zamboanga del Norte residents while integrating livelihood assistance with child protection and climate resilience programs. The initiative is implemented under...
