Category: Provincial
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NGCP Promotes Island Power Self-Sufficiency Amid Enhanced Transmission Infrastructure
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is advocating for increased power generation projects across the islands, while ensuring the stability of its transmission network, particularly with the recent upgrades to the Cebu-Negros-Panay (CNP) backbone. At a recent Power 101 forum in Bacolod City, NGCP’s public relations head, Cynthia Perez-Alabanza, emphasized the importance of…
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TAO Corp. Launches Full Hybrid Rice Initiative in Northern Samar
In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity, TAO Corp., a leading food corporation, has initiated a 100 percent hybrid rice production program in Northern Samar. The program, named Rice-to-Rise, targets the towns of Laoang and Las Navas, aiming to cultivate 500 hectares of land. Jhon Allen Berbon, head of the provincial economic development and…
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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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DSWD Delivers Over 7,000 Relief Packs to Typhoon-Hit Apayao
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has initiated the delivery of more than 7,000 relief items to Apayao, a province in the Philippines that has been severely affected by recent typhoons and has declared a state of calamity. The relief effort includes 6,100 family food packs, 300 hygiene kits, 200 sleeping kits, 200…
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DOH Allocates P10 Million for Medical Aid to Bicol Families Hit by Storm Kristine
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Health (DOH) Region 5 (Bicol) has been actively distributing medical and logistical support to communities devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami, which struck in October. The DOH-5 has committed PHP9.92 million to aid the affected areas, providing essential supplies and services to those…
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Tacloban Begins Building Three-Story Parking Facility to Ease Traffic Woes
In an effort to combat traffic congestion, the city government of Tacloban has initiated the construction of a new three-story parking facility in the bustling downtown area. The project, which kicked off along Quezon Boulevard, is expected to be completed in four months and aims to provide a solution to the city’s parking challenges. The…
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Pag-IBIG Fund in Northern Mindanao Collects P3.1 Billion in 2024
In Cagayan de Oro City, the Pag-IBIG Fund, officially known as the Home Mutual Development Fund, has successfully collected PHP3.1 billion in Northern Mindanao during the first ten months of 2024. This achievement reflects a remarkable 96-percent collection efficiency rate. Josiemer Damay, the acting head of Pag-IBIG Region 10, shared these figures during the Kapihan…
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Pag-IBIG Fund Davao Disburses Over PHP142 Billion in Loans Since 2022
In a significant financial boost to the Davao Region, the Pag-IBIG Fund has released more than PHP142 billion in loans since July 2022, according to Marie Antoniette Diaz, Senior Vice President for Member Services Operations at Pag-IBIG Fund. Speaking at the ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum in Davao City, Diaz detailed that the funds were…
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