CEBU CITY – The provincial government lauded athletes who represented Bohol in the recent Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG) in Manila. The Bohol delegation harvested 33 medals – seven golds, 10 silvers, and 16 bronzes. Metodia Maraguinot Jr., head of the Provincial Youth...
DAVAO CITY – At least 1,600 students in North Cotabato received bicycles from the provincial government under its youth empowerment program dubbed “Padyak para sa Pangarap.” GOV. Emmylou ‘Lala’ Taliño-Mendoza speaks to bicycle recipients in Kabacan, North Cotabato during the...
ILIGAN CITY – Misamis Occidental Gov. Henry S. Oaminal recently awarded P300,000 financial assistance each to eight members of the New People’s Army Guerrilla Front Sendong who surrendered to the 10th Infantry "Steady On" Battalion (IB). EIGHT New People’s Army rebels receive P300,000...
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. recently distributed Christmas gifts to 1,100 inmates at the Iloilo District Jail (IDJ) in Pototan town, Iloilo province. ILOILO Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. distributes Christmas gift packs to inmates at the Iloilo District Jail (IDJ) in Pototan town,...
CEBU CITY – Another family in Bohol province received a newly constructed house from the Libreng Alagad ug Balay (LAB) project of the Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO). BOHOL Gov. Aris Aumentado (second from left) leads the turnover of a newly constructed house to a couple in Barangay Imelda,...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded the Energy Efficiency Excellence Award to the Iloilo provincial government. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. received the award on Tuesday, December 20, in Pasay City. THE provincial government of Iloilo is a recipient of the Energy Efficiency...
CEBU CITY – Classes on all levels and work in government offices in Bohol were suspended on Monday, December 18, due to tropical depression “Kabayan.” Gov. Aris Aumentado ordered the suspension after storm signal No. 1 was hoisted over Bohol on Sunday, December 17. “The suspension of...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines launched its maiden Cebu-Laoag flight on Friday, December 15, which touched down at the Laoag International Airport. PAL said that their new domestic route has twice weekly flights with morning departures. Flight PR 2251 leaves...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato has embarked on its annual year end province-wide relief program that will benefit at least 400,000 families in the province. A MUSLIM woman in Kidapawan City receives a 10-kilo bag of rice from the provincial government of Cotabato on...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government has earned its sixth Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. received the award and a check for P4 million during the awarding ceremony on Thursday, December 14, at...
CEBU CITY – A doctor and arch critic of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia passed away on Friday morning, December 15. Dr. Rowena Burden, who often described herself as a social activist, reportedly succumbed to cardiac arrest. BURDEN (FB) The family has yet to issue a statement but several colleagues...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The provincial government and Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch the Cebu-Laoag flight on Friday, December 15, to boost tourism, business, and leisure travel opportunities between the provinces of Cebu and Ilocos Norte. Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc is...
