Locsin flies to China for bilateral with Wang Yi MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. flew to China on Friday for a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi."Upon the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Secretary of Foreign … Continue reading Locsin flies to China for bilateral with Wang Yi | #Philippines

Bureau of Animal Industry tightens ASF watch amid pandemic DUMAGUETE CITY – The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in Negros Oriental is keeping a tight watch on sea vessels and aircraft arriving here to prevent the illegal entry of pork products that are still banned to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). Dr. Alfonso Tundag, … Continue reading Bureau of Animal Industry tightens ASF watch amid pandemic | #Philippines

CAAP exec says ban on regular commercial flights to NegOr stays DUMAGUETE CITY – Even as quarantine restrictions have started to ease up in other places in the country, the province of Negros Oriental still does not allow “tourism” commercial flights as the province extends its ban amid the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 … Continue reading CAAP exec says ban on regular commercial flights to NegOr stays | #Philippines

Tip from locals leads to arrest of NPA gunsmith in Iloilo ILOILO CITY – Information from the community has led to the arrest of a suspect who served as gunsmith for the New People’s Army (NPA).On Friday, P/BGen Rene P. Pamuspusan, director of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6), presented to the media 53-year-old Joemarie G. … Continue reading Tip from locals leads to arrest of NPA gunsmith in Iloilo | #Philippines

Tip from locals leads to arrest of NPA gunsmith in Iloilo ILOILO CITY – Information from the community has led to the arrest of a suspect who served as gunsmith for the New People’s Army (NPA).On Friday, P/BGen Rene P. Pamuspusan, director of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6), presented to the media 53-year-old Joemarie G. … Continue reading Tip from locals leads to arrest of NPA gunsmith in Iloilo | #Philippines

Tip from locals leads to arrest of NPA gunsmith in Iloilo ILOILO CITY – Information from the community has led to the arrest of a suspect who served as gunsmith for the New People’s Army (NPA).On Friday, P/BGen Rene P. Pamuspusan, director of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6), presented to the media 53-year-old Joemarie G. … Continue reading Tip from locals leads to arrest of NPA gunsmith in Iloilo | #Philippines

DTI-Bulacan sells lower-priced goods thru ‘Diskwento Caravan’ GUIGUINTO, Bulacan – The provincial office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held a "Diskwento Caravan" to enable consumers to access affordable basic and prime commodities amid the health crisis.In partnership with the local government unit of Guiguinto, DTI-Bulacan held the caravan with the theme “Presyong … Continue reading DTI-Bulacan sells lower-priced goods thru ‘Diskwento Caravan’ | #Philippines

DOST gears up for Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), as the lead agency of the Inter-Agency Task Force's sub-technical working group on vaccine development, is currently preparing for World Health Organization (WHO) Solidarity Trial for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine.In a taped DOST report aired Friday afternoon, DOST … Continue reading DOST gears up for Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials | #Philippines

300 sugarcane workers from Antique arrive in NegOcc BACOLOD CITY – Some 300 sugarcane migratory workers from Antique arrived in Negros Occidental on Friday to work in plantations in the southern part of the province, following the start of the milling season last month.The workers, also known as “sacadas”, who arrived at the Bredco Port … Continue reading 300 sugarcane workers from Antique arrive in NegOcc | #Philippines

Bacolod City sets mandatory Covid-19 testing for market vendors BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Evelio Leonardia issued Executive Order 66 on Friday for the conduct of mandatory coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) surveillance testing for vendors in the city’s three major public markets.The order covers those occupying spaces in the Central Market, Burgos (North) Market, and Libertad (South) … Continue reading Bacolod City sets mandatory Covid-19 testing for market vendors | #Philippines

All systems go for nat'l ID registration: Chua MANILA – It’s all systems go for the registration of an initial nine million Filipinos under the national ID system starting Monday (October 12), Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua said.“We have sufficient budget to begin the registration this year. And we are waiting for additional budget, … Continue reading All systems go for nat’l ID registration: Chua | #Philippines

4 killed, 4 hurt in NoCot carnage COTABATO CITY – Four female family members, including a minor, were killed while four others were injured when armed men fired on their house in Pikit, North Cotabato on Friday afternoon.Capt. Mautin Pangandigan, Pikit police chief, identified those killed as Sittie Alipolo Abdullah, widow, 58; Zenaida Mustapha, 36; … Continue reading 4 killed, 4 hurt in NoCot carnage | #Philippines

Andanar denounces 'NPA atrocities' in MisOr CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Jose Ruperto "Martin" Andanar has denounced the recent atrocities committed by suspected New Peoples Army on two separate occasions in Misamis Oriental province."It is unfortunate that in the midst of the pandemic, there is this war that disturbs the … Continue reading Andanar denounces ‘NPA atrocities’ in MisOr | #Philippines

86th Malasakit Center opens in DavOr DAVAO CITY--Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Friday led the opening of the 86th Malasakit Center in the country at the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center (DOPMC) in Mati City.Go said the one-stop-shop facility will cater to the medical needs especially the poorest of the poor in the province."It will … Continue reading 86th Malasakit Center opens in DavOr | #Philippines

86th Malasakit Center opens in DavOr DAVAO CITY--Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Friday led the opening of the 86th Malasakit Center in the country at the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center (DOPMC) in Mati City.Go said the one-stop-shop facility will cater to the medical needs especially the poorest of the poor in the province."It will … Continue reading 86th Malasakit Center opens in DavOr | #Philippines