Author: Juan Santos
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Police Pursue Two Suspects After Failed Assassination Attempt on Maguindanao del Sur Engineer
In a daring daylight attack, two suspects on a motorcycle ambushed an engineer and his driver in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, on Monday. The victims, Amaroden Esmael, a 38-year-old engineer from Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, and his 30-year-old driver, Amelon Asmodin from Koronadal City, were targeted around 10:30 a.m. on the national highway in Barangay Kalawag…
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Sipalay City’s Agrarian Reform Cooperative Excels in Natural Soap Manufacturing
In Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, the Gil Montilla Agrarian Reform Cooperative (GMARC) is making strides in the production of natural soaps, utilizing rice and other plant-based ingredients to enhance their revenue stream, with support from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). Comprising 95 farmer members, the cooperative began its soap-making venture in 2022, primarily serving…
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PhilHealth Honors Bicol Collaborators for Advancing Universal Healthcare
In a significant event held at The Marison Hotel in Legazpi City on November 25, 2024, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in Bicol celebrated the contributions of various partners towards the realization of universal healthcare. The ceremony, attended by private stakeholders, local government units, and regional leaders, was a platform to acknowledge the efforts…
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New P10-M Tourist Rest Area Breaks Ground in Antique
In a significant boost to Antique’s tourism, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for a new PHP10 million Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the upland Barangay Aningalan, San Remigio. The event, held on November 21, 2024, was led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who emphasized the TRA’s role in enhancing tourist convenience…
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Full Mechanization Transforms Rice Farming in Bohol and Negros Oriental
In a significant development for agriculture in Central Visayas, 22 towns in Bohol and 14 in Negros Oriental have achieved full mechanization in their rice farming operations. Rogen Jan Flores, the focal person for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Mechanization Program at the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), announced this milestone on…
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University of Antique to Establish Kinaray-a Center for Cultural Preservation
The University of Antique (UA), the sole state university in the province, is set to launch a Kinaray-a Center to enhance students’ access to literature and manuscripts about Antique. UA President Pablo Crespo Jr. announced that preparations for funding and organizational setup are underway, with the center expected to open in 2025. The center will…
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Cebu City Plans to Reinstate ‘No Segregation, No Collection’ Waste Policy
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has praised eight barangays for their effective waste segregation efforts, which could serve as models for a city-wide policy. The mayor highlighted the success of these areas in an interview, expressing confidence in meeting the requirements of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The policy, set to…
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