Author: Dahlia Umali
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Philippines and OceanX Join Forces for Marine Research and Sustainability
In a significant move towards enhancing marine research and sustainability, the Department of Agriculture (DA) of the Philippines has entered into a strategic partnership with OceanX, a global nonprofit dedicated to ocean exploration. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed on December 3, 2024, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and…
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Dinagat Islands Receives PHP5 Million Grant from Department of Agriculture
The provincial government of Dinagat Islands was granted PHP5 million by the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) as part of the Enhanced Kadiwa Program. The handover occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, and was personally conducted by DA-13 Regional Executive Director Arlan Mangelen to Nilo Marco Demerey, who represented Governor Nilo Demerey…
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Senator Ejercito Urges Formation of Joint Oversight Committee for Universal Health Care
Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito has once again pushed for the creation of a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, as outlined in Section 39 of the legislation. Speaking at a Senate Committee on Health and Demography public hearing, Ejercito emphasized the importance of assessing the UHC Act’s implementation…
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DOLE Honors Key Collaborators for Enhancing Government Service Delivery in Bicol
In a significant event held at The Marison Hotel in Legazpi City on December 17, 2024, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) celebrated its vital partnerships with local government units, individuals, and other stakeholders crucial for delivering effective government services in the Bicol region. The ceremony, known as the Oragon Awards, was a platform…
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President Marcos Jr. Honors Government Communicators at ‘Parangal’ Ceremony
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. celebrated the vital role of government communicators in fostering public trust and engagement during the inaugural ‘Parangal: Gawad ng Kahusayan sa Komunikasyong Pampubliko’ event held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on December 16, 2024. The ceremony, organized by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), highlighted the importance…
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Negros Oriental Commits PHP5,000 Aid to Families Hit by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In a show of solidarity, Negros Oriental’s Governor Manuel Sagarbarria has promised PHP5,000 to each family impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Canlaon City. The announcement came during a press conference in Dumaguete City, where Sagarbarria detailed that the financial assistance would be disbursed in January. The governor highlighted that while funds…
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Local Cooperation Key to Government’s Success Against NPA in Northern Samar
In a significant blow to the New People’s Army (NPA), the Philippine Army reported the deaths of nine rebels, including two key leaders, in recent clashes in Northern Samar. The operations, which took place in the mountainous regions of Las Navas, were largely successful due to the crucial intelligence provided by local residents from previously…
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Militiaman Nabbed with PHP6.8 Million Shabu in Zamboanga City Sting
In a significant anti-drug operation in Zamboanga City, authorities arrested a 59-year-old militiaman, known only as ‘Jal,’ with a kilo of suspected shabu worth PHP6.8 million. The arrest occurred during a buy-bust operation on P. Reyes Street in Barangay Zone 2 at around 11:04 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Colonel Santiago Pascual, the deputy…
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DSWD-2 Distributes P90.1 Million in Aid to 190,000 Typhoon Victims in Cagayan Valley
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region 2 (DSWD-2) has provided over PHP90.88 million in humanitarian aid to residents of Cagayan Valley impacted by a series of recent typhoons. The aid distribution, announced on November 19, 2024, targets the 195,260 families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Nika, Typhoon…
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