The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Wednesday, July 31 urged barangay health workers (BHWs) to apply for career service eligibility, which is required for securing permanent government positions. In a statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced that, in accordance with Republic Act No....
San Miguel Corp. sports director Alfrancis Chua certainly has keen eyes for basketball talents and he has high hopes for Barangay Ginebra's newly signed rookie RJ Abarrientos. RJ Abarrientos (SGA) For one, the two-time PBA Executive of the Year said he really liked the demeanor and confidence of...
BACOLOD CITY – A 66-year-old barangay councilor was allegedly stabbed to death by his son’s friend over a grudge in Barangay Canjusa, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental on Sunday, July 21. The victim was identified as Fernando Jacildo. A 66-year-old barangay councilor was stabbed to death by...
SAN MATEO, Isabela – A barangay tanod or watchman was allegedly stabbed to death by his twin nephews in Barangay Pequeño here on Tuesday evening, July 9. Police identified the victim as Marlon M. Anghel, 51. Investigation disclosed that Anghel responded to an altercation between the...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan (left), DILG Chairman Brian Raymund Yamsuan (Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has praised Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – A barangay kagawad or councilor was shot dead in Barangay Victoria, Alaminos City, Pangasinan on Wednesday, July 3. Police Major Jairilyn Camangian, Alaminos City deputy chief of police, identified the victim as Recto “Romeo” Tabua, 57, kagawad of Barangay Victoria....
A program called “Pray & Play” was formally launched in Barangay San Antonio (BSA) in Pasig City on Saturday, June 29, with the goal of keeping the youth away from illegal drugs and promoting their overall well-being through spiritual and recreational activities. Barangay San...
BALABAGAN, Lanao del Sur – Residents have sought justice for a barangay captain who was killed in a firearms buy-bust operation conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group here on June 22. RESIDENTS of Balabagan, Lanao de Sur seek justice for Barangay Poblacion Captain Billy...
BANGUED, Abra – A laborer was gunned down and a barangay chairman and his two siblings were wounded while on their way to a court hearing in this town on Friday. Police identified the victim as construction worker Demy Peralta, a resident of Barangay Calot here. Peralta was onboard a van...
BACOLOD CITY – A 60-year-old barangay councilor died after he was hit by a 10-wheel truck carrying an empty container van in Barangay Banago here on Thursday, June 13. A BARANGAY councilor was killed after he was sideswiped by a 10-wheel truck in Barangay Banago, Bacolod City on Thursday, June...
A fire hit a two-storey house in Barangay Ibayo-Tipas in Taguig City on June 13. The Taguig City Fire Station reported that the fire happened at 1:28 p.m. at No. 8 Daang Manunuso. Firefighters raised the first alarm at 1:37 p.m. before the blaze was put out at 1:46 p.m. The...
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Carigara in Leyte marked the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence by honoring 718 barangay tanods or watchmen with additional monthly subsidy. THE municipality of Carigara in Leyte feted barangay tanods on Independence Day. (Photo via Marie...
