Category: Provincial

  • 638 Villages in Ilocos Region at High Risk of Landslides and Flooding, Warns MGB

    The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in the Ilocos Region (MGB-1) has issued a stark warning, identifying 638 villages across four provinces as highly vulnerable to landslides and flooding. This alert comes in anticipation of the potential impact of Typhoon Ofel, also known internationally as Usagi. The advisory, released on November 13, 2024, underscores the urgency…

  • 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…

  • Camarines Sur Farmers Boosted by DA’s PHP78 Million Harvest Equipment Donation

    In a significant boost to agricultural productivity, the Department of Agriculture’s Bicol office (DA-5) has distributed combine harvesters valued at PHP78 million to eight farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Camarines Sur. The handover took place early this month at the DA’s regional office in Pili town, marking a pivotal moment for local agriculture. Lovella…

  • Sugar Regulatory Administration Deploys Teams to Verify Mill-Reported Sugar Sample Results

    In response to grievances from sugarcane farmers about unexpectedly low sugar yields, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) in Bacolod City has established inspection teams to scrutinize the sugar sample results provided by mills. Since the milling season started in October, farmers have reported yields as low as zero Lkg of sugar per ton of cane…

  • 112 Police Officers in Caraga Region Trained to Enforce Animal Welfare Laws

    In a significant move to bolster animal rights enforcement, 112 police officers from the Caraga Region are currently participating in a comprehensive five-day training program. Organized by the Department of Agriculture-Caraga (DA-13) in collaboration with the Police Regional Office-13, the training, which runs from November 11 to 15, 2024, focuses on the enforcement of Republic…

  • Six Antique Municipalities Honored for Child-Friendly Initiatives

    In a commendable recognition of their efforts to enhance child welfare, six local government units (LGUs) in Antique were awarded the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance by the Council for the Welfare of Children Board (CWCB). The ceremony took place at Sam’s Hotel in Iloilo City on November 11, 2024. The honored municipalities include Barbaza,…

  • Affordable Rice Initiative Kicks Off in Negros Oriental at PHP29 per Kilo

    In a significant move to make rice more affordable, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Negros Oriental have begun selling locally produced rice at PHP29 per kilo. The initiative, which started on November 11-12, 2024, in Sibulan town, is part of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice program launched…

  • Education Secretary Angara Worries About Typhoon-Induced Learning Loss

    Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara has voiced his concerns about the significant learning time lost due to the frequent suspension of classes caused by typhoons and storms across the Philippines. During a visit to Leyte National High School in Tacloban City, Angara highlighted the issue, noting that approximately 53 days of schooling are lost each…

  • Tarlac Governor Promises Uninterrupted Waste Collection Amid Landfill Closure

    In the wake of the Kalangitan sanitary landfill’s closure in Capas, Tarlac, the provincial government has reassured residents that garbage collection services will continue without interruption. The landfill, managed by Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation (MCWMC), shut down following the expiration of its contract with Clark Development Corporation (CDC) on October 5. Governor Susan Yap…

  • Negros Power Initiates Groundbreaking Underground Cabling in Bacolod

    Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has officially launched the Lacson Street Underground Distribution System Project in Bacolod City, marking a significant step towards modernizing the city’s infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the Capitol Park and Lagoon, attended by key figures including Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya, and…