In the City of Pines, several travel industry members flocked to the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center over the weekend for the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines’ Regional Travel Fair (RTF). For its opening day, held on May 15, guests were quick to connect with other travel workers...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday, May 13, announced that it has started a three-day relief operation for families and communities affected by the ongoing effusive eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay province. In a statement, the OVP said its Disaster Operations Center (DOC) has...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region 7 said it lifted the Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against the Monterrazas de Cebu after the project proponent implemented the required corrective measures. In November last year, the DENR formed...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform-Negros Island Region (DAR-NIR) is promoting the use of bicycles and other modes of non-motorized transport for the daily commute of its officials and staff. DAR-NIR Director Lucrecia Taberna led the launch of “Padyak to Work” (Pedal to Work)...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) has released a total of P155.34 million in fuel subsidies to 31,068 tricycle drivers during a three-day payout held from April 8 to 10. The number represents 89.88 percent of the agency’s target of...
ROXAS, Isabela – The Land Transportation Office-2 has launched “Oplan: Semana Santa” in the Cagayan Valley region for expected surge of travelers this Holy Week. LTO-Roxas chief Marjhon Deray said the operation began last week with assistance desks set up in strategic locations throughout the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) monitored 9,110 travelers across the Negros Island Region (NIR) as of Wednesday, April 1. The CDGSV said 4,331 were outbound passengers and 4,779 were inbound. No maritime incidents were recorded. In line with the Department of...
Minimum wage earners and domestic workers in Region V will receive higher pay starting April under newly approved wage orders issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Bicol approved Wage Order No. V-23 for private...
BACOLOD CITY – At least 185,315 household beneficiaries in the Negros Island Region (NIR) directly affected by the onslaught of typhoon ‘’Tino’’ (international name ‘’Kalmaegi’’) last November received P1.09 billion in Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance as of Wednesday....
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has intensified monitoring and coordination efforts with partner agencies and local government units (LGUs) to ensure the stability of fuel supply and maintain peace and order amid global developments that could impact oil...
CAIRO (AP) — The Trump administration is confronting mounting discontent from allies in the Persian Gulf who have complained they were not given adequate time to prepare for the torrent of Iranian drones and missiles bombarding their countries in retaliation for strikes launched by the U.S. and...
Thousands of workers and domestic helpers in Region XI will receive higher pay starting Mar. 13 following the implementation of new wage orders approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced. In a statement, the...
