GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — Local government officials and employees of the Sarangani provincial government led a “No Smoking” human chain on Friday to highlight its campaign against smoking in the area….
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Laoag farmers ask financial help from city government
LAOAG CITY, (PNA)–The City Agriculture and Fishery Council (CAFC) asked the Laoag city government to bankroll their crop insurance premiums and to provide financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of hybrid…
More funds pouring in for upgrading of Iloilo hospitals
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) – Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr.’s bid to enhance hospital services in the Province of Iloilo is bearing more fruits. This developed after the Dept. of Health has confirmed it…
Puerto Princesa Underground River to increase entrance fee to P275 for audio-guided tours
By Celeste Anna R. Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, (PNA) — The management of the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) will be adding P100.00 next year to the regular P175.00 entrance fee that…
S & T fair to showcase ICT products for smarter Visayas
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) — The Visayas Cluster Science and Technology Fair will be held in this southern city on Oct. 16-18 to showcase Information and Communications Technology products and innovations in Regions…
Dumaguete City sets activities for Children’s Week Celebration
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) — The city government of Dumaguete, through the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) Office and its partner agencies, has set several activities to highlight the celebration of the…
DOH-12 pushes 100% PhilHealth coverage for barangay health workers
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) -– The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 12 is pushing for the enrollment before yearend of all barangay health workers (BHWs) in the region into the Philippine…
PCIC eyes stronger private sector ties
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) –The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) will forge stronger partnership with the private sector to reach out more farmers in carrying out state farm insurance program. PCIC President Jovy…
Neg Occ, 7 LGUs partner with 3 gov’t agencies to fight illegal recruitment
By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY, (PNA) — The provincial government of Negros Occidental together with seven local government units in the province signed a memorandum of understanding with three government agencies to…
VP Binay recognizes DIDP significant steps in attaining food security, alleviating poverty
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, (PNA) – Vice President Jejomar Binay recognized the significant steps of the Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP), particularly in pursuing the government’s goal of attaining food security…
COMELEC warns candidates in barangay polls vs. early campaigning
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) provincial head in Negros Oriental has cautioned potential candidates seeking election in the Oct 28 barangay polls against early campaigning. Provincial Election Supervisor…
Davao Chamber chief lauds Aquino admin for Moody’s rating upgrade
DAVAO CITY (PNA) — Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) President Daniel Lim lauded the Aquino administration for the country’s rating upgrade of Baa3 from Ba1 by Moody’s Investors…
27 loose firearms and ammunition seized in Nueva Ecija
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, (PNA) — At least 27 different kind of firearms and ammunitions were confiscated in several police checkpoints and conduct of search warrants in Nueva Ecija since the start of…
Tañon Strait marine mammal stranding network eyed
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– Efforts are now underway to revive and strengthen a large marine vertebrates stranding network in the country’s largest protected area, the Tañon Strait, which lies between the islands…
ENRO collects 12,980 kilos of garbage during International Coastal and Waterways clean-up
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) –- The city government of Dumaguete, through its Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO), has collected 12,980 kilos of garbage during the recent International Coastal and Waterways clean-up held…