Author: Mark Salazar
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Antique’s MSMEs Thrive Through DTI’s Mentorship Initiatives
In a significant boost to local entrepreneurship, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) program and Go Negosyo Centers have been pivotal in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Antique. The initiatives were highlighted during the inaugural Antique Business Exchange and KMME Provincial Congress held at Robinson’s Place Antique on…
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Legazpi City Honors Victims of Super Typhoon Reming, Highlights Resilience and Preparedness
On the 18th anniversary of Super Typhoon Reming, also known internationally as Durian, Legazpi City came together to remember the devastating impact of the storm. At the Padang Memorial Shrine in Barangay Padang, families, friends, and survivors gathered to honor those lost in the tragedy that struck on November 30, 2006. The event included a…
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Tacloban City Deploys 140 Workers for Major Road Clearing Initiative
In a concerted effort to enhance public safety and mobility, the Tacloban City government has mobilized 140 workers to clear obstructions from major roads as the year draws to a close. Emmanuel Naval, the coordinator of the road clearing taskforce, announced during a press briefing that various city departments are involved in this initiative, including…
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SEC Bolsters Financial Literacy Among CamSur Teachers to Combat Scams
In a proactive move to shield educators from financial fraud, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Bicol office in Legazpi City organized an investor education program. This initiative, part of the Investor Protection Week festivities, targeted over 270 teachers from the Department of Education’s San Jose District in Camarines Sur, equipping them with essential skills to…
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DILG to Establish Uniform Dam Management Guidelines Amid La Niña Preparations
In response to the looming La Niña, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to overhaul its Operation Listo disaster preparedness manual. The focus will be on developing a standardized protocol for managing dams, as announced during the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s fourth quarter meeting in Iloilo City…
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Pag-IBIG Officials Highlight Appeal of MP2 Savings Program to Young Savers
BAGUIO CITY – On November 20, 2024, students at Saint Louis University in Baguio City were introduced to the benefits of the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), also known as Pag-IBIG, by officials from Northern Luzon. Meriam Pamittan, head of the Pag-IBIG Ilocos Region, emphasized the advantages of starting to save early, noting that funds…
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Over 1,300 Families Evacuated in La Union Due to Typhoon Pepito
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, approximately 1,308 families, totaling 3,097 individuals, were evacuated from various towns in La Union province on Sunday. The La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported that the evacuees hailed from Bangar, Balaoan, Aringay, Santo Tomas, Bauang, Rosario, Bacnotan,…
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Residents of Camarines Norte Receive PHP4.2 Million in TUPAD Wages After Tropical Storm Kristine
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Bicol Region has successfully distributed PHP4.2 million in wages to 1,077 residents of Camarines Norte affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami). The payout, part of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay Para sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program, took place at the Capalonga…
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