Category: Provincial
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Typhoon Marce Forces Evacuation of Over 3,000 Families in Region II
In response to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, more than 3,469 families, totaling 10,088 individuals, have been evacuated from high-risk areas in Region II since Wednesday. The typhoon has been battering the northernmost part of mainland Luzon, prompting swift action from local authorities. Lucia Alan, the regional director of the…
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Mass Evacuation in Region II as Typhoon Marce Strikes
In response to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, over 3,469 families, totaling 10,088 individuals, have been evacuated from high-risk zones in Region II since Wednesday. The typhoon has been battering the northernmost part of mainland Luzon, prompting urgent action from local authorities. Lucia Alan, the regional director of the Department…
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La Union Prepares for Typhoon Marce’s Impact
In anticipation of Typhoon Marce, the La Union provincial government has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of its residents. The province, which is part of the Ilocos Region, has been placed on red alert status, prompting the deployment of rescue vehicles and equipment across the area. The La Union Provincial Information Office reported…
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Over P105 Million in Aid Prepared for Typhoon Marce Victims in Cordillera Region
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has mobilized a substantial relief effort, with over PHP105.5 million in aid and funds ready for deployment. Maria Aplaten, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in CAR, confirmed that the…
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Increasing Number of Cordillera Men Opt for Non-Scalpel Vasectomy
In Baguio City, a growing trend among men in the Cordillera region is their increasing participation in family planning through non-scalpel vasectomy (NSV). Dr. Nelson Hora, a medical officer at the Baguio City Health Services Office, highlighted this shift during a recent press conference. He noted that the number of men choosing NSV has significantly…
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Cebu City Plans to Reinstate ‘No Segregation, No Collection’ Waste Policy
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has praised eight barangays for their effective waste segregation efforts, which could serve as models for a city-wide policy. The mayor highlighted the success of these areas in an interview, expressing confidence in meeting the requirements of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The policy, set to…
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DSWD Prepares Over 43,000 Relief Items for Ilocos Region in Response to Typhoon Marce
In anticipation of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has mobilized relief efforts in the Ilocos Region, stockpiling a total of PHP57.9 million in aid. This includes 28,797 family food packs valued at PHP20.6 million and 14,944 non-food items amounting to PHP37.3 million, as stated by…
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Central Visayas Explores New Fiber Sources to Meet Global Demand
In response to the soaring global demand for fiber, particularly in the electronics and automotive sectors, the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is intensifying efforts to cultivate alternative fiber sources in Cebu. Lionel Abella, a fiber development officer with PhilFIDA in Cebu, highlighted the focus on sisal and salago as viable alternatives to the increasingly…
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Camiguin Officials Urge Residents to Keep an Eye on Water Usage to Prevent Bill Surges
In Cagayan de Oro City, the Camiguin provincial government is pushing for residents to vigilantly track their water usage to dodge unexpected spikes in their water bills. Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo announced on Thursday that both households and businesses have the option to request an inspection from the Camiguin Water Company (CWC) to identify any…
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