Author: Noemi Villanueva
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DSWD Warns Parents: Street Caroling Puts Children at Risk
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has raised concerns about the dangers of children caroling on busy streets. On Wednesday, DSWD-7 regional director Shalaine Marie Lucero cautioned parents about the potential harm and legal repercussions of allowing their children to sing carols near moving vehicles. Lucero highlighted the risks involved,…
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DOST Promotes Sustainable Practices at National Science and Technology Week in Mindanao
During the launch of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) in Cagayan de Oro City, Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. stressed the need for responsible resource use to combat climate change. The event, which kicked off on November 27, 2024, and will continue until December 2, features a wide array of green…
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Cebu City Plans Water Retention Pond to Tackle Flooding Issues
Cebu City is set to construct a water retention pond in the upland region of Nasipit, Barangay Talamban, as part of its strategy to mitigate flooding in vulnerable lowland areas. Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced this initiative on Tuesday, highlighting the city’s proactive approach to managing water flow during heavy rains. The mayor has enlisted…
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Bicol Region to Distribute Nearly 4,000 Land Titles and Debt Relief to Farmers
LEGAZPI CITY – In a significant move to support agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Bicol Region is preparing to hand out 3,961 land titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM) to 3,296 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) this Tuesday. The event, set to take place at the Legazpi City…
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Davao City Hosts Inaugural Muslim Youth Congress to Nurture Future Leaders
Davao City’s Task Force Davao (TFD) organized its first-ever Muslim Youth Congress on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, drawing 80 young Muslim leaders to the event. The congress, held in Davao City, was designed to empower the youth and secure the future of the city’s next generation. TFD commander Col. Darren Comia emphasized that the primary…
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Tuguegarao City Raises Red Alert Amid Super Typhoon Pepito’s Onslaught on Luzon
Tuguegarao City has escalated to a red alert status as Super Typhoon Pepito, known internationally as Man-yi, wreaks havoc across parts of Luzon. The city’s mayor, Maila Rosario Ting-Que, issued a flood warning for the city effective Sunday night through Monday, urging all emergency units and the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils to…
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Antique Province and Nine Municipalities Honored with Seal of Good Local Governance
In a commendable recognition of effective governance, the province of Antique, along with nine of its municipalities, has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for 2024. The announcement was made by the SGLG Council of Good Local Governance on November 14, 2024. Darrelle Thea Abad, Program Manager at the Department of…
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CSC-Bicol to Launch 14,500 Exam Slots for Career Service Exam on November 17
LEGAZPI CITY – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Bicol Region announced that registration for the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) scheduled for March 2, 2025, will commence online on November 17, 2024. The announcement came on Wednesday, detailing that a total of 14,500 slots are available, with 13,400 designated for the…
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