Author: Crispin Valdez
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Rising Waters Cause Widespread Road Closures in Tuguegarao City
Tuguegarao City is grappling with severe flooding as the Cagayan River continues to swell, leading to the closure of numerous roads. The water level at Buntun Bridge reached a critical 11.6 meters by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, surpassing the 11-meter warning threshold. This surge in water levels is attributed to persistent rainfall from recent weather…
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DA Boosts Davao del Sur Farmers with P5-M Delivery Vehicles
In a move to enhance agricultural productivity and income, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 11 handed over three delivery vehicles valued at PHP5 million to the farmers of Bansalan, Davao del Sur. The turnover took place on Monday, November 18, 2024, and is part of the ‘Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita’ program, aimed at…
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Ilonggo OFWs Transition to Teachers with Government Support
In a significant move to support returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has rolled out the ‘Sa ‘Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am at Sir’ (SPIMS) program, benefiting 33 former Ilonggo OFWs who have passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and joined the public school system. The initiative, aimed at reintegrating…
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Cagayan de Oro Business Leaders Endorse President Marcos’s Affordable Housing Plan
The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc., known as the Oro Chamber, has thrown its weight behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative, the Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing Program (4PH), designed to offer affordable homes to low-income families. Avalyn Cahulogan, President of the Oro Chamber, declared their solid support for…
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TAO Corp. Launches Full Hybrid Rice Initiative in Northern Samar
In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity, TAO Corp., a leading food corporation, has initiated a 100 percent hybrid rice production program in Northern Samar. The program, named Rice-to-Rise, targets the towns of Laoang and Las Navas, aiming to cultivate 500 hectares of land. Jhon Allen Berbon, head of the provincial economic development and…
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DA-11 Launches ‘Be RICEponsible’ Campaign to Boost Rice Conservation and Support Local Farmers
DAVAO CITY – In celebration of National Rice Awareness Month this November, the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) is calling on the public to rally behind the nation’s rice industry. The ‘Be RICEponsible’ initiative, spearheaded by DA-11, aims to foster conscious rice consumption and support for local farmers, according to DA-11 Director Macario…
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Eastern Visayas Halts Work and School to Honor Yolanda’s 11th Anniversary
In a poignant tribute, various local government units across Eastern Visayas have declared a suspension of government work and school classes on November 8, 2024, marking the 11th anniversary of the devastating Super Typhoon Yolanda. This decision allows residents to engage in memorial activities, reflecting on the tragedy that claimed thousands of lives in 2013.…
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