Author: Crispin Buenavista
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Batangas Unveils New Center to Safeguard Verde Island Passage’s Rich Marine Life
In a significant move to protect the Verde Island Passage, known globally as the epicenter of marine biodiversity, Batangas Province has inaugurated the Verde Island Passage Marine Biodiversity Center (VIP-MBC). The opening ceremony, held on December 7, 2024, at the Montemaria International Pilgrimage and Conference Center, was attended by key figures including Governor Hermilando Mandanas…
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Three Weather Patterns to Keep Rain Coming Across the Philippines
MANILA – The Philippine weather agency announced on Saturday that three distinct weather systems will continue to cause rainfall in various regions of the country. The shear line, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), and the northeast monsoon are the culprits behind the ongoing wet conditions. According to the 4 a.m. advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric,…
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Antique’s ‘Patadyong’ Industry Flourishes with DTI and DOST Support
In a vibrant celebration of local culture, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are actively supporting the development of the ‘patadyong’ industry in Antique. The handwoven wraparound garment, known as patadyong, was showcased at the Fiesta Haraya: Patadyong Design Trends Conference in San Jose de Buenavista,…
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Aurora Province Declares State of Calamity Following Triple Typhoon Hit
In the wake of three devastating typhoons, the province of Aurora has been officially declared under a state of calamity. The decision was announced by Governor Reynante Tolentino, following a unanimous vote by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan during their regular session at the provincial capitol in Baler, Aurora. The typhoons, named Nika (Toraji), Ofel (Usagi), and…
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Misamis Oriental Urges Better Governance After Receiving SGLG Award
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Following the receipt of the esteemed Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), Misamis Oriental is pushing its local government units (LGUs) to improve their governance and public service delivery. At a provincial convocation on Monday, John Venice Ladaga, the Provincial Administrator, highlighted that the award from the Department of the…
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Cordillera DRRMC Confirms Preparedness and Sufficient Supplies for Typhoon Pepito
On a rainy Thursday in Baguio City, the Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) announced its readiness to tackle Typhoon Pepito, expected to impact the Bicol Region on Saturday. In a video message shared on the Civil Defense Cordillera’s Facebook page, CDRRMC chair and Office of Civil Defense Director Albert Mogol emphasized that the…
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New Roads Boost Agricultural Connectivity in Southern Negros
In a significant development for the agricultural sector in southern Negros, two new farm-to-market road projects have been inaugurated, enhancing connectivity for farmers in La Carlota City and Pontevedra. The projects, funded by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), were officially opened on November 14, 2024, by key officials including Arnulfo Figueroa, Lucrecia Taberna, Jose…
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