Author: Mark Salazar

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • DICT Streamlines Business Permit Renewal Process in Iloilo City

    The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has significantly improved the business permit renewal process in Iloilo City by integrating the barangay business clearance into the city’s Integrated Business Permits and Licensing System (iBPLS). This enhancement is part of the city’s efforts to comply with the Ease of Doing Business initiative. Velma Jane Lao,…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • BARMM Honors Rural Doctors for Their Dedication to Underserved Communities

    COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) recently celebrated the efforts of physicians who have been tirelessly working to improve healthcare in remote areas. These doctors have been pivotal in serving communities with limited medical resources. Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr., the BARMM health minister, praised the…