Author: Alfredo Ramos
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Ilocos Norte Honors Centenarian National Living Treasure with P1 Million Gift
In a heartfelt gesture, the Ilocos Norte government has announced a PHP1 million gift for Magdalena Galinato Gamayo, a revered national living treasure who celebrated her 100th birthday in August. The announcement was made by Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc during a press conference on November 29, 2024, in Laoag City. The funds, drawn from the…
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Eight Davao Region Police Officers Fail Drug Tests, Removed from Duty
In Davao City, the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO-11) disclosed that eight of its officers tested positive for illegal drugs. Maj. Catherine Dela Rey, the spokesperson for PRO-11, revealed that seven officers were identified through random drug testing conducted on various dates, and one was caught during a buy-bust operation. While Dela Rey did not…
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New Road Project Set to Boost Tourism in Antique’s ‘Little Baguio’
The completion of a 1.3-kilometer road connecting Tubungan in Iloilo to San Remigio in Antique is expected to significantly increase tourist visits to the area known as ‘Little Baguio.’ San Remigio Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. highlighted in a recent interview that the new road will cut the travel time from Iloilo City to Aningalan by…
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Carbon Credits Poised to Enhance Lives of Indigenous Peoples in Davao
In a recent press briefing in Davao City, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region 11 Director Geroncio Aguio outlined the potential benefits of carbon credits for indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Davao Region. Aguio explained that through the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), IPs could earn income by preserving ecological balance and reforesting…
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TUPAD Program Supports Over 48,000 Workers in Negros Oriental
In a significant boost to the local economy, the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program has provided emergency employment to 48,056 individuals in Negros Oriental this year. The initiative, managed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), has been pivotal in offering temporary jobs to those in need. At the Macias Sports…
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Tuguegarao City Initiates Preemptive Evacuations Amid Rising Cagayan River Levels
In response to the escalating water levels of the Cagayan River, Tuguegarao City officials have begun preemptive evacuations in areas at high risk of flooding. The river, monitored at Buntun Bridge in Solana, Cagayan, reached a height of 7.2 meters by 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, due to the impact of Typhoon Nika…
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