LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 10 (PNA) — The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has commended Albay for its active engagement and commitment in implementing the PCW-AECID project, “Institutional Strengthening of National and Local…
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Small mining financier critical in shooting in gold-rich Camarines Norte town
CAMP GEN. SIMEON A. OLA , Legazpi City, Aug. 9 (PNA) — A financier of small mining operation in gold-rich Jose Panganiban town in Camarines Norte is now in critical condition after…
Second top drug dealer, two others yield seven shabu sachets
By Villamor Visaya Jr. CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, Aug. 9 (PNA) — Police operatives on Saturday have arrested the alleged second top-ranked drug dealer in Isabela in an operation in Bliss Village…
PSA gears for Population Census enumeration
By Villamor Visaya Jr. TUMAUINI, Isabela, Aug. 9 (PNA) — The Philippine Statistics Authority has been ready for the start on August 10 of the one-month enumeration as officials bid to ensure…
Malaysian diplomats visit MILF leaders, vows to invite traders to Bangsamoro
By Edwin O. Fernandez SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao, Aug 9 (PNA) — Malaysia will continue to invite Malaysian traders to invest in Mindanao even as it expressed continued support to the Mindanao peace…
Tacloban indigenous group blends tradition and science to heal the sick
By Sarwell Q. Meniano TACLOBAN CITY, Aug. 9 (PNA) – As far as healing is concern, the Manobo tribal group in this city combines nature and science. Datu Rico Padecio, a 76-year-old…
Full-dressed probe into attacks vs Nueva Ecija town dads sought
By Marilyn E. Galang PEÑARANDA, Nueva Ecija, Aug. 9 (PNA) –Mayor Ferdinand Abesamis of this town has sought the immediate resolution on the recent twin cases of attacks against two of Sangguniang…
Beware of W.I.L.D diseases: Health official
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Aug, 9 (PNA) – A local official here on Sunday enjoined parents to be aware of W.I.L.D diseases that become prevalent during the wet season.W.I.L.D stands for waterborne…
Shabu in Bohol Capitol probed
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Aug. 9 (PNA) — Amid Capitol’s aggressive drive against illegal drugs, contraband still managed to find its way to high-profile office—no less the pre-session cubicle of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan….
NPA rebels gun down village councilor in Camarines Sur
CAMP GEN. SIMEON A. OLA, Legazpi City, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Suspected New people’s Army rebels gunned down an incumbent barangay councilor in an ambush at about 7:45 a.m. Friday at Barangay…
Ilocos Norte expands night express
LAOAG CITY, Aug. 8 (PNA) — The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has expanded the service of the Night Express where jeepneys and buses ferry residents and tourists to various municipalities during…
Legazpi City to adopt Pangasinan’s model CRM
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Legazpi City is among the many local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines that expressed its intent to replicate Pangasinan’s model Coastal Resource Management (CRM) program….
Salceda goes full-time for admin’s national campaign
By Johnny C. Nunes LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 8 (PNA) — Albay Gov. Joy Salceda has dropped his political plans in 2016 to work “full time” for the national campaign of administration Presidential…
PNP-Bicol chief’s impending transfer to Camp Crame brings pride, sadness to Masbate peace advocates
LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 8 (PNA) — The news that Chief Supt. Victor P. Deona, Philippine National Police Bicol director, will soon be promoted and reassigned to the PNP national headquareters at Camp…
Bulacan has “potent’ economic boom– Taiwan envoy
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Aug. 8 (PNA)–This booming province is fast emerging as one of the progressing economic wonders in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the ambassador of the Taipei Economic and Culture…