(PHIVOLCS) A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck waters off Camarines Norte on Friday afternoon, Oct. 22, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs traced the epicenter of the earthquake at 64 kilometers (km) northeast of Tinaga Island, Vinzons, Camarines Norte at...
Letrang Norte duo composed of Ruth Lee Resuello (right) and Louie Kem Anthony Babaran After bagging the top prize in this year’s Kanto Canta songwriting festival initiated by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Letrang Norte comes out with a single that showcases their winning formula....
Davao del Norte First District Rep. Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez has filed his certificate of candidacy for reelection as congressman Monday, Oct. 4, before the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office in the province. This is the third and final term of Alvarez, who is running under Partido...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has renewed his push for local government units (LGUs) to get a more equitable share of the national budget so they can fund their own development programs. Lacson, who has launched his presidential bid in the upcoming May 2022 elections, made the pitch during his...
Agricultural goods are expected to reach bigger market hubs in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte with the completion of two road projects in the area. AGRI ROADS-- Two road projects in the municipality of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte were recently completed. These are expected to...
Widening works of Cabadbaran Bridge along Daang Maharlika in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte are expected to be completed before the year ends, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. Cabadbaran Bridge (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) The improvement of the bridge located along the...
A cargo vessel that ran aground due to harsh weather conditions in the shallow waters off Surigao del Norte has damaged several corals and marine habitat, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Cargo vessel LCT Golden Star 9 ran aground due to harsh weather conditions in...
The citizens movement Hugpong Para kay Sara (HPS) was launched Monday, Sept. 13 to call on Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte to run for president and appeal to her father, President Rodrigo Duterte to give up his plan to seek the vice presidency. president duterte and sara Behind the newly-organized...
(PHIVOLCS) A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Agusan del Sur on Sunday evening, Aug. 29, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was traced at 9 kilometers (km) northeast of Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur at around 10:52...
A coastal village in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte has now a sturdier protection over life-threatening storm surges with the completion of a P102.8-million seawall in the area. NEW SEAWALL -- A new seawall in a village in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte was recently completed, replacing the old structure in...
Around 450 families that were evacuated in Lanao del Norte following a recent clash between government soldiers and the Maute fighters are now safe to return to their homes. The Philippine Army gave the affected families permission to go home after the clash site and nearby areas in Tangcal and...
An animal feed production facility is expected to be established in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has disclosed. DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" T. de la Peña (PCOO/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the...
