Category: Provincial
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Cordillera Region Stockpiles P94.6M in Relief Goods Amid Typhoon Nika
In response to the onslaught of Typhoon Nika, the Cordillera Administrative Region has prepared relief items valued at PHP94.6 million, ready for immediate distribution. Maria Aplaten, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), announced on Monday, November 11, 2024, that these supplies are strategically prepositioned in local warehouses across the…
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DA-11 Launches ‘Be RICEponsible’ Campaign to Boost Rice Conservation and Support Local Farmers
DAVAO CITY – In celebration of National Rice Awareness Month this November, the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) is calling on the public to rally behind the nation’s rice industry. The ‘Be RICEponsible’ initiative, spearheaded by DA-11, aims to foster conscious rice consumption and support for local farmers, according to DA-11 Director Macario…
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Tuguegarao City Initiates Preemptive Evacuations Amid Rising Cagayan River Levels
In response to the escalating water levels of the Cagayan River, Tuguegarao City officials have begun preemptive evacuations in areas at high risk of flooding. The river, monitored at Buntun Bridge in Solana, Cagayan, reached a height of 7.2 meters by 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, due to the impact of Typhoon Nika…
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Court of Appeals Grants Temporary Reinstatement to Suspended Antique Provincial Board Members
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeals’ 4th Division has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that mandates the reinstatement of eight Antique Provincial Board members who were previously suspended. The decision, announced on November 7, 2024, and received by the petitioners on November 8, effectively allows these officials to resume their duties…
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Massive Evacuation in Aurora as Tropical Storm Nika Strikes
In the wake of Severe Tropical Storm Nika, also known internationally as Toraji, a staggering 2,651 families, totaling 7,535 individuals, were forced to evacuate their homes in Aurora province. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported this mass displacement on Monday, as the region was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.…
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Court of Appeals Grants Temporary Reinstatement to Suspended Antique Provincial Board Members
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeals’ 4th Division has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that mandates the reinstatement of eight Antique Provincial Board members who were previously suspended. The decision, announced on November 7, 2024, and received by the petitioners on November 8, effectively allows these officials to resume their duties…
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Antique Province Battles Surge in Dengue Cases with Enhanced Cleanliness Campaign
In a concerted effort to combat a significant rise in dengue cases, the Antique Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), alongside the local government of Tibiao, has initiated a vigorous spraying campaign. This action comes in response to the alarming tally of 1,545 dengue cases, including three fatalities, recorded in Antique from January 1 to November…
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Iligan City Joins Forces with Mata Technologies to Advance Towards Smart City Status
In a significant move towards technological advancement, the government of Iligan City has entered into a partnership with Mata Technologies Inc. This collaboration, formalized through a memorandum signed by Iligan Mayor Frederick Siao, aims to introduce cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance the city’s governance and public services. The agreement was signed on Monday, marking a…
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Police and Customs Seize P2.2 Million in Smuggled Sugar in Zamboanga City
In a coordinated effort before dawn on Monday, law enforcement and customs officials in Zamboanga City apprehended four men and confiscated smuggled sugar valued at PHP2.2 million. The operation took place at a private shipyard in Barangay Cawit, approximately 13 kilometers west of the city center. Brig. Gen. Bowenn Joey Masauding, director of the Police…
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