TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — The Traffic Operations, Management, Enforcement and Control Office (TOMECO) has announced a dry-run of new traffic schemes on the second week of October. Isabelo Lagutan, TOMECO information officer…
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Pangasinan employs 24 more doctors
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, (PNA) — The provincial government has employed 24 more doctors in line with its desire to provide better health care to the people of Pangasinan. Governor Amado T. Espino Jr….
Murder suspect arrested, guns seized in La Union
CAMP DIEGO SILANG, La Union – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) 1 based in this camp arrested Thursday a most wanted person suspected of murder, frustrated murder and for violation…
2 NPA rebels killed in Surigao del Sur encounter
MANILA, (PNA) — Two still unidentified New People’s Army (NPA) fighters were killed following a clash with Eastern Mindanao Command troopers in Sison, Surigao Del Norte Friday morning. Capt. Alberto C. Caber,…
DENR-6 to embark on beach clean-up activities
ILOILO CITY, (PNA)– The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Western Visayas office based here will embark on beach clean-up activities along the coastline of Tatoy’s Manokan in Arevalo district toward…
DOT-12 to launch new tourism brand
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Region 12 will officially launch next week a new tourism brand for the region’s enhanced promotion efforts. Nelly Nita Dillera, DOT-Region…
Sorsogon solon calls for improvements in maternal, newborn care
SORSOGON CITY, (PNA– A Sorsogon congressman is calling for the standardization of mother and newborn care services and adoption of evidence-based interventions in government hospitals in Bicol to help reduce maternal and…
Cebu prelate says Cardinal Vidal out of danger
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma Friday said Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal is out of danger. But Vidal, 82, is still confined in the hospital even if his vital…
SM City Davao responds to Duterte’s call
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) — The management of SM City Davao said it has responded to the directive of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to beef up security measures at the mall. According to SM…
PDEA-Bicol warns public on poppy-seed containing food
LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) –- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Bicol regional office has warned Bicolanos on food and culinary products that contain poppy seeds, particularly banned Kraft food dressing and dip products…
Aetas learn PhilRice’s latest techniques on upland rice farming
SCIENCE CITY OF MUNOZ, Nueva Ecija, (PNA) –The Aetas are now learning the latest techniques on upland rice farming through the recent establishment of an upland rice development program-farmer’s field school (URDP-FFS)…
Police hold 1st simulation exercises on hostage crisis in Bataan
BALANGA CITY, Bataan, (PNA) — Police conducted here Thursday its first simulation exercises on hostage crisis under the Philippine National Police (PNP) Incident Command System (ICS). Police Supt. Joel Tampis, Balanga City…
DPWH XI confirms no NGO involved in bidding in Davao infra projects
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) -– The Dept. of Public Works and Highways XI has confirmed that no non-government organization transacting or bidding in infrastructure projects was contracted out by the department in the…
Iloilo guv has power to name MIWD board – court
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) -– The power to appoint the members of the board of the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) has shifted from the Iloilo City Hall to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol….
Japan donates school buildings in North Cotabato’s conflict- affected schools
PIKIT, North Cotabato, (PNA) — While negotiations for peace between Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are ongoing, the Japanese government continues its support in over-all efforts to establish…