PUBLIC SAFETY. Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon in this undated photo. He said on Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2025) that PRO-5 has enhanced security measures at various Philippine National Railways (PNR) train stations in the Bicol region to ensure the safety of commuters. (Photo from Brig. Gen. Dizon’s Facebook page) LEGAZPI CITY –…
BAGUIO CITY – The chief of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here has advised the local office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development against letting politicians join aid distribution activities in this year’s midterm election season. Comelec-Baguio officer Atty. John Paul Martin said tarpaulins of politicians must not also be allowed to be displayed…
BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — As part of its first recruitment wave for the year, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa is on the lookout for young professionals who wish to pursue career in the jail service. According to its Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, they are intensifying their information drive…
BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — As part of its first recruitment wave for the year, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa is on the lookout for young professionals who wish to pursue career in the jail service. According to its Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, they are intensifying their information drive…
BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Regional Office MIMAROPA on Wednesday reported that the New Year’s celebrations and festivities in its 19 manned jail facilities were generally peaceful. “As to the assessment, generally peaceful regionwide,” BJMP MIMAROPA Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo told reporters in an issued…
LEGAZPI CITY – Organizers of the Albay Blue Lane (ABL) Inc., a non-government organization (NGO) that pioneered the ‘blue economy’ concept of development, met recently at the Pacific Blue Dive Center here to refocus and restrengthen its mission of coastal and marine protection objectives, and to strictly safeguard Albay’s world class biosphere reserve. Given the…
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has ordered the deployment of teams to monitor safe water and food handling to avoid a repeat of the diarrhea scare during the 2023 holiday season here. Magalong said the city has doubled its disease prevention efforts as tourism activities peak during the Christmas and new year…
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Bicol (DPWH-5) has reinforced manpower and equipment for the urgent and continuing repairs of portions of the Andaya Highway connecting Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, which was destroyed by land collapse, causing heavy traffic along the stretch. DPWH-5 Regional Director Virgilio Eduarte said Friday…
Imus City, Cavite – A vibrant and energetic “Zumbarangay” event brought together Zumba enthusiasts from various barangays in Imus City, with 30 groups participating in the lively gathering. Held on December 22, 2024, at the Imus City Sports Complex, the event was a collaborative effort led by City Mayor Alex Advincula, Vice Mayor Homer Saquilayan,…
Photo courtesy of Henri de Leon/DOST STII LOCALS of Cagayan de Oro City and its nearby municipalities and provinces are in for an exciting week as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings its latest innovations at the 2024 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW). The 2024 NSTW has officially opened at the…
