Former senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino’s appointment as the new Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary drew both praise and relief from House of Representatives members. The praise part came from Cavite 1st district Rep. Jolo Revilla, chairman of the House Committee on Labor and...
The provincial government of Bulacan reaffirmed its commitment to the arts as Vice Governor Alex Castro, representing Governor Daniel R. Fernando, welcomed more than 120 local and international artists to the 13th Pulilan Mandala International Art Festival. Castro expressed gratitude to...
DAVAO CITY - Course familiarity proved crucial for Filipino players as Team Philippines claimed the lead in the first round of action in the inaugural Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships on Friday, April 17 at the Apo Golf and Country Club here. Philippine Team...
Governor Daniel R. Fernando, together with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), distributed relief assistance on Tuesday, April 14, to families in Obando, Bulacan affected by the fire that struck the Navotas landfill last Friday, April 10. Fernando, accompanied by PSWDO...
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Hundreds of devotees trooped to this city to witness Maleldo or the reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. Ruben Enaje, 65, was nailed to the cross on his 37th year portraying Christ in Barangay San Pedro Cutud. Two other penitents were also...
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Authorities have inspected key areas for this year’s Maleldo or reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday here. Inspected were major crucifixion sites in Barangays San Juan, Santa Lucia, and San Pedro Cutud, along with assistance hubs, tourist desks,...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) on Monday recognized the assault team who neutralized a former barangay official for killing a vendor in a high-risk operation in San Fernando, Cebu on Saturday, March 21. The Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal) was awarded to...
CEBU CITY – A former barangay councilor who was once arrested for illegal drug charges was killed in a shootout with police in San Fernando town, Cebu on Saturday, March 21. Police identified the suspect as Jay Castañares. Lawmen went the suspect 's house in Barangay Sangat after he was...
As part of Bulacan province’s anti-noise pollution campaign and in response to the complaints of residents regarding the loud noise of passing motorcycles, the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (BPPO) destroyed 1,654 confiscated open pipes and modified mufflers on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Camp...
Healthway Medical Network (HMN), the healthcare unit of Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health), launched the Healthway Cebu Velez General Hospital (HCVGH) following months of upgrading the recently acquired Cebu Velez General Hospital. AC Health said the launch marks a major milestone in its...
Governor Daniel R. Fernando disputed the report of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Bulacan which declared the towns of Meycauayan, Obando, and Plaridel as 100 percent drug-free. The report of PDEA was announced during the 4th quarter joint meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – This province formally opened its Christmas village on Monday night, Dec. 1, with the theme “Naragsak a Paskua” at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center Complex in Barangay Sevilla here. Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega, Vice Gov. Eric Sibuma,...
