Isabela Vice Mayor-Elect Turns Himself In After Arrest Warrant JERYLL HAROLD RESPICIO – The Isabela Vice Mayor-elect voluntarily surrendered to the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 34 on Tuesday after learning that an arrest warrant had been issued against him. The charges stem from a cybercrime complaint filed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Respicio … Read more
Multiple Injured as LED Wall Falls During Balamban Festival Concert ISABELA – A tragic incident unfolded during the Balamban Festival concert in Santiago City when a large LED wall suddenly collapsed in the middle of the event, injuring several people in the crowd. The accident occurred while a musical performance was ongoing, turning the joyful … Read more
Newly Built Bridge in Isabela Collapses ISABELA – Six people, including two children, were injured when a newly constructed bridge in Barangay Casibarag Norte, Cabagan, collapsed on Thursday night, February 27. At around 8 PM, four vehicles—a truck, two SUVs, and a motorcycle—were crossing the bridge when a section gave way, sending them plunging into … Read more
From SK chairman to illegal drugs seller ILLEGAL DRUGS – A chairman of the Sangguniang Kabataan in Cabatuan, Isabela was arrested in a buy-bust operation on Friday morning, March 26. The detainee was identified as Joren Palomeno, 24, SK chairman of Barangay Centro. According to Cabatuan Police, they allegedly caught the suspect selling a sachet … Read more
Ilagan, Isabela Experiences Flooding Due to Heavy Rains Brought by Northeast Monsoon The northeast monsoon brings heavy rains, which causes flooding in Ilagan, Isabela and three rivers in the area overflowed. On Saturday (December 5, 2020), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported that the northeast monsoon would continue to affect the weather … Read more
CHED Orders Colleges in Isabela to In-Person Classes CHED – The Commission on Higher Education has ordered Isabela College to stop the face to face classes after one student tests positive for COVID-19. A student from a private higher education institution (HEI) in Cauayan City, Isabela tested positive for the coronavirus disease. The post-Baccalaureate student … Read more