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ALBANO, DY SWORN IN AS ISABELA GOVERNOR, VICE GOV

Governor Rodolfo “Rodito” Albano III and Vice Governor Francis Faustino “Kiko” Dy were sworn into office at The Capital Arena in the City of Ilagan.Albano took his oath before President Judge Grace Manaloto of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 18, in the City of Ilagan, while Dy was sworn in by the governor himself. Albano, […]

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DY GRATEFUL FOR 15 YEARS IN ISABELA GOV’T

Outgoing Vice Governor Faustino “Bojie” Dy III delivered a heartfelt message of gratitude to the people of Isabela for their trust and support throughout his nearly 15 years of service in the Provincial Government of Isabela.“Ako, bilang kaibigan ninyo at bilang pinagkatiwalaan ninyo sa loob ng halos 15 years, hindi ko po sasayangin ito. Hindi ko po […]

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ALBANO RECOGNIZES ISABELA SMALL ENTREPRENEURS

Governor Rodito Albano commended micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for their vital role in regional development during the awarding ceremony of the 2025 Productivity Olympics at the GFNDY Sr. Hall, Isabela Provincial Capitol.In a message delivered on his behalf by Atty. Jean Ben G. Singson of the Provincial Legal Office, Albano commended the outstanding […]

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DPWH FINISHES BABANUANG BRIDGE IN ISABELA TOWN

In a major step toward enhancing road safety and connectivity in Northern Luzon, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the replacement of the Babanuang Bridge along the Santiago–Tuguegarao Road in Barangay Babanuang, San Manuel, Isabela. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region II Director Mathias Malenab, announced that the […]

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DPWH URGED: FAST-TRACK BRIDGE COLLAPSE PROBE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for its apparent lack of urgency in addressing the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. After DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan missed the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee’s motu proprio hearing about the incident on March 14, 2025, Cayetano finally had the […]

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DPWH SLAMMED FOR SLOW PROBE ON BRIDGE COLLAPSE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano slammed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for its slow response in investigating the collapsed Cabagan-Sta. Maria bridge in Isabela. “Pasensya na, and I should tell this to the Public Works Secretary, pero parang hindi kayo seryoso sa imbestigasyon na ito. So far kasi wala kayong point person sa […]

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LACSON: FOCUS ON SAFETY IN BRIDGE COLLAPSE PROBE

Protecting people’s lives by ensuring public safety must be the main focus of the investigation into the collapse of a portion of the bridge connecting Cabagan and Sta. Maria towns in Isabela province recently, former senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson said the outcome of the investigation ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the upcoming […]

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DOT: ECO-TOURISM CENTER TO RISE IN SANTIAGO CITY

Santiago City Mayor Sheena Tan conveyed her gratitude to the Department of Tourism (DOT) as Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced the ceremony of the soon-to-rise eco-tourism center in Santiago City, Isabela as guest of honor. Tan emphasized that the center will serve as both a scenic attraction and a home for the city’s rich indigenous […]

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PH RED CROSS SENDS TEAM TO BAMBANTI FESTIVAL 2025

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) gave a hand at the Bambanti Festival 2025 in Ilagan City, Isabela ensuring it remained safe and well-organized.  On Day 6, the PRC catered to 30 patients, including 28 for vital signs monitoring, one minor case (abrasion), and one patient transported for further care. “Your Philippine Red Cross is everywhere—sa […]

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ISABELA HOLDS BAMBANTI 2025 FESTIVAL

Isabela Governor Rodito Albano formally opened the Street Dance Competition and Festival Dance Showdown for Bambanti Festival 2025 at the Isabela Sports Complex.Bambanti 2025 Director General and Vice Governor Bojie Dy emphasized the grandeur of this year’s celebration. “Taon-taon na lang ay napakaganda ng pagdiriwang natin ng Bambanti Festival, but this year is special because […]