A pet dog tugged at netizens' heartstrings on social media after it donated blood to save a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) working canine who had a medical condition. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lauded pet dog “Bingo” on Friday, July 16, for donating blood to save "Kat-Kat," a female PCG...
NGCP’s CSR initiatives continue to gain recognition as its mangrove project at Brgy. Kulasihan, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte has been transformed into an ecotourism site and declared a protected area through a Sangguniang Bayan Resolution. In partnership with the Lanao Aquatic Marine Fisheries...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the provincial government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) have launched oneSTore.ph Hub, an online marketing platform that is expected to benefit over 50 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has granted more than P723,000 worth of assistance to corn farmers in conflict-vulnerable area in Zamboanga del Norte. (Photo from DOST-IX) DOST Regional Office IX (DOST-IX) extended funding worth P723,200 to help members of the Tinuyop Rural...
BLACK NOODLE CHRONICLES Dried dinuguan pancit Ilocos Norte has always been my second home. I lived there for a few years in the early ’80s, so whenever I visit now, it always brings back memories. A few months ago, I was back but for work. We did three shows for Foodprints. Of course, we had a...
Thirty-eight youth leaders and 12 local government personnel from the Municipality of Del Carmen in the pristine Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte have participated in the launching of the ‘Bayanivation’ Bootcamp, a project aimed to support fisherfolks’ livelihood. Bayanivation participants...
The United States Embassy in the Philippines has launched a project in Del Carmen, Surigao del Sur in support of the province's fisheries sector. Called the "Bayanivation", the project is a design-thinking boot camp recently held at the Surigao State College of Technology. The project was done in...
DAVAO CITY - Overwhelmed hospitals in Davao del Norte have forced COVID-19 positive patients to stay at home while awaiting hospital admission. This was confirmed by Davao del Norte governor Edwin Jubahib in a video message on Sunday. "Daghan sa atong mga kaigsoonan ang nag-antos sa komplikasyon sa...
State auditors demanded transparency in the handling of funds, grants and donations received by the Surigao del Norte provincial government to support programs addressing the effects of the anti- coronavirus-disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the province. The Commission on Audit revealed in its 2020...
DAVAO CITY – Davao del Norte was placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from June 10 to June 30, 2021 following a surge in COVID-19 cases. Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib issued Executive Order (EO) No. 26, Series of 2021, which prohibits non-essential travels and gatherings...
A series of earthquakes struck Surigao del Norte on Sunday, June 6, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Photo from Phivolcs Based on the Phivolcs’ updated earthquake bulletin, the strongest among the temblors occurred at around 11:20 a.m. with a magnitude...
A scenic access road leading to the West Coastal Road Pebble Beach in Mainit, Surigao del Norte is now under construction, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. PICTURESQUE -- A view of both the serene Lake Mainit and the crystal blue Pacific Ocean will greet motorists once the...
