Author: Crispin Buenavista

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 29 BARMM Local Governments Honored with Seal of Good Local Governance

    In a significant achievement for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), 29 local government units (LGUs) have been awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for their outstanding performance in local governance. The announcement was made by the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) in Cotabato City, highlighting the LGUs’…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • DSWD and LandBank Enhance 4Ps Cash Distribution Efforts in Eastern Visayas

    In a concerted effort to improve the welfare of impoverished families, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its collaboration with the LandBank of the Philippines’ Eastern Visayas branches. This partnership aims to streamline the distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in the region. Joshua…