PLAY DOWN. A multi-cab roams the streets of San Jose de Buenavista, Antique's capital town, as the local campaign period starts Friday (March 25, 2022). Antique Provincial Election Supervisor Wil Arceno said they are appealing to candidates and their supporters to regulate the noise from their mobile sound systems.(PNA photo by Annabel Consuelo J. Petinglay) SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique - The Commission on Election (Comelec) is appealing to candidates here to regulate their mobile sound system as the local campaign started on Friday. Provincial Election Supervisor Lawyer Wil Arceno, in an interview, said they are just sending an appeal as there is neither regulation nor sanction on the very loud mobile sound systems that play recorded campaign songs. "We are appealing for the candidates and their supporters to be considerate also of other people," he said. The loud noise from the sound system has awakened people in several municipalities of the province as early as 5 a
LEGAZPI CITY -More than 1,170 participants from various government agencies, including the Commission on Elections, and Department of Interior and Local Government, and cycling enthusiasts joined the fun bike calling for a safe, peaceful local and national elections. The "Fun Bike para sa Ligtas at Mapayapang National and Local Election 2022" on Thursday was led by the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5). Maj. Malu Calubaquib, in an interview, said the "Fun Bike" was developed not just to physically prepare but also to strengthen the bond between the government and the community for a safe and peaceful 2022 elections. "Ang bawat pagpedal ng mga kalahok ay simbolo ng kagustuhan na maibigay sa mga Bicolano ang seguridad at kapanatagan sa kanilang pagpunta sa kani-kanilang nakatalagang presinto para bumoto (For every pedal of the participants is a symbol of desire to give the Bicolanos peace and security when they go to their respective precincts to vote),&quo
MOTORCADE. The Calinog Fire Station holds a motorcade around the municipality to kick off the observance of Fire Prevention Month early morning of Tuesday (March 1, 2022). Bureau of Fire Protection - Iloilo director, Fire Supt. Christopher Regencia, said the bureau is eyeing to achieve zero fire incident and casualty this year.(Photo courtesy of Iloilo Province BFP/Calinog FS FB page) ILOILO CITY - The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is urging the public to be "fire conscious" to avoid incidents and loss of lives as the observance of Fire Prevention Month began on Tuesday. The observance in the province was marked by motorcades conducted by fire stations in their respective municipalities. BFP provincial director, Fire Supt. Christopher Regencia, in an interview, said amid the pandemic, the bureau is sounding the call, hoping they could achieve the target of zero fire incident and casualty. The BFP has recorded 783 fire cases in 2020 with losses amounting to PHP63.17 million
HOPE FOR PEACE. Local candidates in Legazpi City release doves as symbols of peace during an interfaith prayer rally and covenant signing for peaceful elections on Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2022). The event held at the Legazpi City Convention Center was attended by city residents, and local government officials and employees. (PNA photo by Emmanuel Solis) LEGAZPI CITY - Local candidates here for the May 9 elections participated in a covenant signing Wednesday night to signify their desire to make the voting exercise safe, orderly, accurate and peaceful. Lt. Col. Bagard Arao, Legazpi City acting chief of police, in an interview, said the activity led by the city police office is part of the efforts geared toward unity among those seeking public posts. "Choose honest candidates with integrity and capable to deliver good services to the people in the community and with a capacity to deliver good governance with transparency and accountability," Arao told the residents. He said he is v
LOVE DAY. Police personnel serenade and give heart-shaped balloons to commuters and motorists in front of the Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO-5) headquarters in Legazpi City on Monday (Feb. 14, 2022). Maj. Malu Calubaquib, PRO-5 spokesperson, said they want to give happiness to the people as part of their celebration of Valentine's Day. (Photo courtesy of PRO-5) LEGAZPI CITY - Police personnel serenaded and gave flowers, chocolates and balloons to commuters and motorists in front of the Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO-5) headquarters in Camp Gen. Simeon Ola here Monday morning. Maj. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, in an interview, said the activity is part of their celebration of Valentine's Day. "Spearheaded by the personnel of Regional Community Affairs and Development Division, cops hailed vehicles not to give tickets but to give free roses, heart-shaped balloons, and chocolates," Calubaquib said. She said the "Kasurog" cops want to bring happines