Author: Jerald Castaneda
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New Connector Road in San Juan City Promises Traffic Relief
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, alongside Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Romando ‘Don’ Artes, celebrated the launch of the Greenhills-West Crame connector road on December 16, 2024. This new thoroughfare, stretching from Barangay Greenhills near Club Filipino to Barangay West Crame near the Boni Serrano exit behind Camp Crame, is poised to alleviate…
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Growing Interest in ‘Obra Antiqueño’ Trade Fair Boosts Local MSMEs
The ‘Obra Antiqueño’ trade fair, an annual event organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is witnessing a surge in participation from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) this year. Held at Robinsons Place Antique in San Jose de Buenavista, the fair, which runs from December 9 to 15, has attracted 49 exhibitors,…
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Benguet Unveils Science and Technology Plan to Boost Vegetable Farming
Benguet province, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, has introduced a pioneering Science and Technology Innovation (STI) Plan aimed at enhancing its vegetable industry. Launched on December 10, 2024, in Baguio City, this initiative marks Benguet as the first in its region to adopt such a comprehensive approach to agricultural improvement through…
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Mati City Honored with Prestigious Kalasag and SGLG Awards
Mati City, located in Davao Oriental, has been celebrated for its outstanding achievements in governance and disaster management, receiving the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) and the Gawad Kalasag Seal. The awards were presented in ceremonies held in Davao City and Manila, respectively. City Administrator Alan Andrada and Charlemagne Bagasol, head of the City…
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San Carlos City Shines as Visayas’ Sole Eight-Time SGLG Award Winner
San Carlos City, located in the northern part of Negros Occidental, has distinguished itself as the only city in the Visayas to secure the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award for the eighth consecutive year. The accolade was presented during a ceremony at The Tent City of The Manila Hotel, where Department of the…
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NBI Seizes 100 Kilos of Depleted Uranium, Arrests Three in Nationwide Operations
DEPLETED URANIUM SEIZED. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), led by Director Jaime Santiago, alongside officials from the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, announced the successful seizure of approximately 100 kilograms of depleted uranium on Monday, December 9, 2024. The operation, which spanned over a month, also resulted in the apprehension of three suspects. (Photo courtesy…
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Leyte Province Promotes Science Tourism to Boost Educational Travel
In a move to enhance educational tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are collaborating on a science tourism initiative in Leyte province. This project aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of science, technology, and innovation among tourists. A two-day site assessment was conducted from November…
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Western Visayas’ 13 LGUs Set for ‘Panahon ng Pagkilos’ Initiative in 2025
The ‘Panahon ng Pagkilos’ (Time to Act) initiative, a successor to the Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CDSS) program, is set to roll out in 2025 across thirteen local government units in Western Visayas. This program, which will be supported by the World Bank, aims to enhance community resilience against…
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Over 285,000 Bicol Region SSS Members Eligible for Calamity and Salary Loans
LEGAZPI CITY – The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that 285,161 of its active members in the Bicol Region can apply for calamity and salary loans. This initiative targets members affected by recent weather disturbances in the region, as stated by Jeanette Mapa, the spokesperson for SSS-Bicol. Mapa specified that members from the provinces…
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Davao City Water District Plans to Expand Services to 2.3 Million Residents by 2033
The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has announced ambitious plans to extend its services to 2.3 million residents across 143 barangays by the year 2033. This expansion was highlighted by DCWD General Manager Mildred Aviles during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held in Davao City on November 26, 2024. The initiative is part of…
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