2 Negros towns, city now ASF-free
Three areas in Negros Occidental are now classified as pink zones or free from African swine fever, according to the provincial veterinary office......»»
7 Negros Oriental towns, cities closely alerted vs. bird flu
7 Negros Oriental towns, cities closely alerted vs. bird flu.....»»
ASF vaccine available by yearend
The wait for the vaccine for African swine fever (ASF), which has decimated over three million pigs in the country, would be over within the year, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr......»»
ASF outbreak logged in Occidental Mindoro
African swine fever continues to wreak havoc in the country’s hog industry, with Occidental Mindoro becoming the latest to report an ASF outbreak, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday......»»
Murad set to appoint local officials of BARMM’s 8 new towns
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 29 May)—A committee has completed the review of credentials of those aspiring to lead the newly formed eight towns in the Special Geographic Areas (SGA) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), an official said. The eight new towns were carved out of 64 villages in Cotabato province […].....»»
2 Negros towns, city now ASF-free
Three areas in Negros Occidental are now classified as pink zones or free from African swine fever, according to the provincial veterinary office......»»
60 provinces still reeling from ASF
Up to 60 provinces and 492 towns are still grappling with African swine fever amid the continuous spread of the virus in the country, the Department of Agriculture said over the weekend......»»
10 Negros Occidental areas drug-free
Ten of 31 local government units in Negros Occidental have been declared free of illegal drugs by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)......»»
Negros Island Region: NegOr governor welcomes reformation of NIR
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria welcomed the passage of the bill seeking to reform the Negros Island Region (NIR). Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) at the Capitol Social Hall on March 14, Sagarbarria said reviving the NIR would greatly benefit local.....»»
Negros Island Region isasabatas na
Tiniyak ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na lalagdaan niya ang panukalang batas na lilikha sa Negros Island Region (NIR). The post Negros Island Region isasabatas na first appeared on Abante......»»
131 cities, towns now under state of calamity
A total of 131 cities and towns have been placed under state of calamity because of the effects of El Niño, which is expected to persist until the end of May, the government said yesterday......»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Residents oppose dividing Wao, Lanao del Sur into two towns; say BTA didn’t consult them
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 09 March) – Residents and local officials of Wao in Lanao del Sur on Thursday held a rally protesting the proposal at the Bangsamoro Parliament to divide their towns into two. Wearing red and green arm bands, Muslim and Christian residents filled the Municipal Hall grounds in the indignation rally dubbed […].....»»
PUJ driver offers free rides, snacks to passengers on his birthday
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A jeepney driver from Balud, San Fernando, offered free rides to his passengers on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday. Catalino Villasan said that he has been doing this since 2018. In addition to the free rides, he also gave free burgers to his first 60 passengers......»»
Pamplona Massacre anniversary: ‘Where are we now in our pursuit of justice?’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Today, March 4, 2024, marks the first anniversary of the shooting that killed Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and nine others inside his home in Pamplona town, Negros Oriental, which would be later known as the Pamplona Massacre. With this, the Diocese of Dumaguete has released a statement to commemorate the.....»»
Muslim-Christian peace bloc provides free BARMM, Region 12 CS exam review
Peace advocates have fused ranks to provide free civil service (CS) exam review for marginalized Moro residents in Bangsamoro provinces and in nearby towns and cities in Region 12......»»
DSWD chief visits ‘Aghon’-hit towns in Quezon
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, joined by local officials of Quezon province, leads the distribution of family food packs (FFPs) and cash aid to Typhoon Aghon-affected residents of Mauban and Pagbilao towns on Tuesday (May 28). Secretary Gatchalian’s visit to Mauban and Pagbilao was on instruction of President Ferdinand R. […].....»»
Authorities destroy P10.8-M worth of cannabis in Benguet towns
Authorities on Saturday overran a total of P10,812,000 worth of marijuana in Kibungan and Mankayan towns in Benguet......»»
Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats
Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats.....»»
Holidays declared in Cagayan, Marinduque towns
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in Mogpog, Marinduque and Gattaran, Cagayan to mark the towns’ founding anniversaries this month......»»
Plebiscite on creation of 8 BARMM towns set today
Residents of 63 barangays in the special geographic area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are set to vote today in a plebisicite for the creation of eight towns......»»