DAGUPAN CITY, (PNA) — A local legislative body can act on a complaint filed by a citizen even if the same is not in the form of a verified complaint, a city…
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Soldier wounded in fresh skirmish between gov’t troops and rebels in Miag-ao hinterlands
ILOILO CITY, (PNA)–Recent armed skirmish between government forces and members of the rebel insurgents in the hinterlands of Miag-ao, Iloilo erupted on All Soul’s Day, Nov.2 that slightly wounded an army soldier….
Phivolcs reminds public about quake preparedness following Sultan Kudarat tremor
COTABATO CITY, (PNA) –The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Cotabato City Station has reminded the general public to always on guard and never ignore government sponsored earthquake drills. Engr. Renier…
Ex-Dumangas mayor-turned-barangay captain eyes ABC leadership
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) — Former Dumangas Mayor Ronald Golez who turned barangay captain of Ilaya III is eyeing running as president of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) if given the opportunity….
Bacolod city gov’t OKs P1.37-M fund for hosting Batang Pinoy
BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The city government has allocated some P1.37-million for hosting the 2013 Philippine Youth Game-Batang Pinoy National Finals slated Nov. 19-23 here. On the request of Mayor Monico Puentevella,…
‘Fish kill’ in MisOr alarms residents, governor orders probe
By Cris Diaz TAGOLO-AN, Misamis Oriental, (PNA) — Hundreds of fish floated on the shorelines of Tagolo-an due to “poisoning” from the effluents of damaged copra dumped near the coastline there, local…
Comelec trains cops to man special polls in NorCot
PIKIT, NORTH COTABATO, (PNA) –- Policemen have started undergoing orientation and training on administering barangay elections ahead of actual duty on November 8 special village polls in 13 barangays here. Joel Celis,…
NPA rebel surrenders in Zambo Sur
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebels has surrendered to government authorities in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Friday. Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer…
Lack of parking space in cemetery causes traffic jam in Bulacan
MARILAO, Bulacan (PNA) — Traffic jam started in some thoroughfares of Marilao, Bulacan as one of its cemeteries, Lias Memorial Park, has no available parking space this afternoon for motorists visiting the…
Power tripped in Calamba City cemetery as transformer explodes
By Saul E. Pa-a CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, (PNA) — A power transformer exploded around 12 noon here on Friday rendering the Catholic Cemetery I in the city’s Barangay Lecheria power-less and sending…
Comelec-Zambo readies for barangay election
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -–The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is making the necessary preparations to ensure the orderly and successful conduct of elections for barangay officials in this city. The Comelec through en…
PNP monitoring Mindanao-based robbery gangs in other Negros Oriental cities
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) –The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Negros Oriental is keeping a close watch on the reported presence of members of robbery and hold-up gangs from Mindanao in other areas…
Compostela Valley launches own brand
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) –Products as well as services from Compostela Valley now have a distinct identity as the provincial brand dubbed “ComValOriginal” has been officially launched. The brand was recently launched during…
Dumaguete mayor assures to work with elected barangay officials
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) — Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria has assured to work closely with newly elected and re-elected barangay officials of Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental, for the city’s growth and…
Widow dies in ‘All Saints Day’ fire in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — A 19 year-old widow was killed while at least 49 families were displaced after a huge fire gutted down several houses in a crowded residential area here…