LAOAG CITY (PNA) – A town in the easternmost part of Ilocos Norte province has banned loitering in public places half-naked or without upper garments. Municipal Ordinance 2023-668, signed by Solsona Mayor Joseph de Lara, prohibits individuals from roaming around topless in public places such as...
BACOLOD CITY – Property totaling P7 million was lost in a fire that hit a public market in Barangay Cabacungan, La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Monday, April 10. FIREMEN conduct mopping-up operation after the fire that razed 18 stalls in a public market in Barangay Cabacungan, La Castellana,...
On its 100th centenary year last month, 100 accountants were recognized by the profession for their exemplary contributions to the nation. I congratulate all and the unsung thousands of CPAs who in their own little ways made a collective difference. I am happy for many former mentors, corporate...
CEBU CITY – The management of the Capitol-run north and south bus terminals expressed readiness for the influx of passengers for the observance of Holy Week and the upcoming long weekend. CEBU Gov. Gwen Garcia inspects one of mini-buses at the Cebu South Bus Terminal when she visited the facility...
BACOLOD CITY – The municipality of La Castellana in Negros Occidental will soon have its own public hospital. Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Manguilimutan, Department of Health (DOH)-Western Visayas Director Dr. Adriano Suba-an, Negros Occidental Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo, and Uswag Ilonggo party-list...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The entire Central Luzon police force is all set for deployment to implement the public safety campaign during the entire summer holiday season dubbed “Ligtas Sumvac 2023.” Police Regional Office 3 Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. directed...
Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez thinks it's high time to take his campaign to legalize cannabis or marijuana on a national public consultation tour. Alvarez, a former House Speaker, took to Facebook Wednesday, March 29 to announce the conduct of the National Marijuana...
Real estate tycoon and billionaire, Manny Villar, was conferred the prestigious Accountancy Centenary Award of Excellence in recognition of his integrity and vital contributions to the development of the accounting profession in the Philippines. This distinct honor was given to Villar as one of...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government launched free Wi-Fi at the public market here on Sunday, March 26. Mayor Benjamin Magalong led the switch-on ceremony. MAYOR Benjamin Magalong leads the launching of the free Wi-Fi at the Baguio City Public Market on Sunday, March 26. (JJ Landingin) Magalong said...
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo emerged as the top government spokesperson in the Philippines, a non-commissioned and independent survey showed. The “Boses ng Bayan” nationwide survey led by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc....
The House Committee on Public Works and Highways on Wednesday, March 22, approved the committee reports on the proposed measure for the new Philippine Building Act (PBA) and the proposed 30-year National Infrastructure Program (NIP). Surigao del Sur 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. called the PBA a...
More than half of Filipinos expressed support for the government’s jeepney modernization program, according to the results of a Tangere survey released on Wednesday, March 22. In the latest Tangere survey conducted from March 7 to 10, it found that 53 percent of Filipinos approve of the...
