DA’s efforts in disaster resilience prompt food security
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) joins the nation in commemorating the 36th National Disaster Resilience Month under this year’s theme ‘Bantayog ng Katatagan at ang Pagbubuklod sa…
LGU-Bislig engages senior citizens for the NEFW celeb
The local government unit of Bislig City, led by Mayor Florencio C. Garay, through the Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA) joined the nation in the celebration of the National…
NPA leader surrenders in Oriental Mindoro
CAMP CAPINPIN, Rizal (2IB) — A high-ranking NPA leader yielded to government forces in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro on September 25, 2023. Troops of the 4th Infantry “Scorpion” Battalion at Barangay…
Ozamiz City boosts police patrol with 8 brand new motorcycles
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA)–In a significant move aimed at enhancing the safety and security of Ozamiz City, Mayor Henry “Indy” F. Oaminal, Jr., and the Asenso Ozamiz administration led…
Over 1.4K locals in Bonifacio town benefit from AICS program
BONIFACIO, Misamis Occidental (PIA)—About 1,430 residents of Bonifacio town in the province of Misamis Occidental benefitted from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program. The cash aid also…
Ozamiz continues to deliver completed infrastructure projects
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA)–The Padayon Asenso Ozamiz Administration, under the capable leadership of Mayor Indy Oaminal, marked another milestone with the formal turnover of the Evacuation and Multi-Purpose Building…
BFAR Mimaropa, Puerto Galera LGU award econocage to fisherfolks of Dulangan
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (BFAR) — In an effort to enhance the livelihoods of local fisherfolk, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Mimaropa through the Fisheries Production Support…
DBM approves release of P1B for Marawi siege victims
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the issuance of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to P1 billion to cover the Marawi Siege Victims…
Danish Ambassador visits WESCOM, underscores closer cooperation
WESTERN COMMAND, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan — His Excellency Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, the Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines, paid a courtesy call to Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos PN, Commander…
Speaker Romualdez visits Pag-asa Island, vows support for its growth
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (WESCOM) — The Honorable Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, along with three other esteemed congressmen– Majority Floor Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Minority…
PH, AUS to gear up for Exercise Dawn Caracha 2023 in Palawan
Preparations for Dawn Caracha 2023 began on October 7, as PA SOF troopers conducted pre-exercise movements and operational briefings. (Photos courtesy of AFP Western Command) PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (WESCOM)…
PH economy emerges strong from pandemic
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended the Philippine economic team for the country’s economic performance in its report following the conclusion of the IMF Staff 2023 Article IV Mission to…
Siargao Island nurtures new breed of storytellers, ambassadors for Mindanao
DEL CARMEN, SIARGAO – Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Maria Belen S. Acosta underscored the key role of digital nomads (DiNos) in promoting Mindanao during the opening ceremony of the…
OrMin, wagi sa Best Program for Culture in the Arts sa ATOP-DOT Pearl Awards
Tinanghal na grand winner ang Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro sa pamamagitan ng Provincial Tourism Office sa kategoryang Best Program for Culture in the Arts – Province Category sa katatapos…
Seniors to benefit from various services during Elderly Filipino Week
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Hundreds of senior citizens from this city and the neighboring areas are set to benefit from various services in line with the week-long celebration of the…
GenSan HS learners remember, pay homage to elders
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — High school learners commemorated and paid homage to elders or senior citizens here on Tuesday as they joined the celebration of the 2023 Elderly Filipino Week.…
DBM receives commendation on fiscal reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Team, led by Mission Chief Shanak Jay Peiris, commended the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for introducing key structural reforms that are crucial…
RTWPB-13 trains MSMEs on employee engagement
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Caraga conducted the series of Employee Engagement Seminar to various micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) of Bislig City on August 31…
Tandag City wins nutrition CROWN award
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur — Anew, the local government unit of Tandag City garnered the highest prestigious recognition in the region dubbed as the “Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition” …
Harvest festival shows efficacy of mechanical rice transplanters
CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur — The season-long Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) demo dubbed as “Makinaryang Pantanim, Push na ‘yan sa Palayan,” concluded with a harvest festival as spearheade by…
Demo on rice production culminates in Cantilan town
CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur — The Department of Agriclture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilRice) Agusan, in partnership with the local government unit of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur successfully…
Safety officer training strengthens workplace safety in SurSur
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – A total of 130 individuals recently attended the training on Safety Officer 1 at Gold Bar and Grill, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. The…
COMELEC Mawab nagpahigayo’g BSKE 2023 Candidate Briefing, Convenant
MAWAB, Davao de Oro (PIA) — Nagpahigayon ang Municipal Commission on Election Office nga gipangulohan ni Election Officer III Mechaira Enguito og Candidate Briefing and Covenant Signing sa Mawab Central Elementary…
SEC grants final extension for amnesty applications
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted a final one-month extension for amnesty applications of non-compliant and suspended or revoked corporations before it implements a…
MPW engineer to represent BARMM in PSA Nat’l Quiz Bee
MARAWI CITY (PIA)—Regina Talib, an engineer from the Ministry of Public Works (MPW), is advancing to the national round of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Quiz Bee after winning the…