Author: Jessica Manalili
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DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen Aims to Reduce Food Waste and Combat Hunger
In a significant move to tackle food wastage and hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen in Pasay City. This initiative, inaugurated on December 16, 2024, is a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors aimed at reducing food waste and addressing the hunger crisis in…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Predicts Lower Rice Prices Following Increased Investments
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that the recent amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) are expected to lower rice prices within the next year or two. The changes, enacted through Republic Act 12078, also known as the Agricultural Tariffication Act, were signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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Iglesia ni Cristo Rallies in Support of President Marcos Jr.’s Stance Against Impeaching Vice President Duterte
The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) has announced plans to hold a rally in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s position against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. This announcement was made during a broadcast on the INC’s network, Net25, by the host of the program ‘Sa Ganang Mamamayan,’ Gen Subardiaga. Subardiaga emphasized that…
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Ilocos Norte Provides Fuel Subsidy and Housing Aid to Drivers and Residents
In a significant move to support its residents, the Ilocos Norte provincial government has distributed fuel subsidies to 297 public transport drivers and operators in Pagudpud. This initiative, aimed at alleviating the burden of rising oil prices, provided each beneficiary with PHP3,000, along with a reflectorized vest and a sack of rice. Governor Matthew Joseph…
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West Visayas State University Advances Medical Education with New Facilities
ILOILO CITY – West Visayas State University (WVSU) is set to elevate its medical program with the introduction of state-of-the-art facilities, thanks to a substantial financial boost. On a recent visit to the university’s College of Medicine, Senator Pia Cayetano, who facilitated a PHP300 million fund since 2021, expressed her pride in supporting this initiative.…
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Benguet Electric Cooperative Deploys Team to Aid Power Restoration in Nueva Vizcaya
In a show of solidarity, the Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) dispatched a five-member team to Nueva Vizcaya on Wednesday, November 27, 20247, to assist in restoring electricity in the typhoon-ravaged province. The team, consisting of four linemen and an engineer, is equipped to support the ongoing efforts under Task Force Kapatid, a collaborative initiative among…
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Western Visayas Boasts 567 Free Wi-Fi Hotspots, Enhances Connectivity with Emergency Vehicles
In a significant boost to public internet access, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced the availability of the Free Wi-Fi for All Program at 567 locations across Western Visayas. This initiative, aimed at providing free, fast, and secure internet in public spaces, spans various facilities including hospitals, educational institutions, and transport…
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Bacolod City Considers New Traffic Measures to Optimize Economic Highway
Bacolod City is actively seeking strategies to enhance the utilization of the newly inaugurated Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH). Councilor Al Victor Espino, who leads the city’s traffic and transportation committee, has announced that the City Council is currently reviewing a study from the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Department (BTTMD). This study proposes limiting…
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Baguio City Allocates P5 Million to Aid Typhoon-Hit Provinces
Baguio City has committed a generous donation of PHP5 million to assist five provinces that suffered from recent typhoon devastation. The funds, sourced from the city’s quick response fund, will be distributed equally among Batanes, Albay, Cagayan, Isabela, and Apayao, with each receiving PHP1 million. This decision was announced by Mayor Benjamin Magalong, who also…
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