Tag: Antique
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Comelec Mandates Removal of Unauthorized Campaign Posters in Antique
In Antique, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a directive leading to a flurry of activity among supporters of senatorial candidates and party-list groups. In San Jose de Buenavista, efforts are underway to comply with the order by removing oversized and illegally placed campaign materials. Angel Pacificador, the Uswag Party-list’s Antique Provincial Coordinator, confirmed…
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Antique Provincial Board Approves Salary Boost for Child Development Workers
The Antique Provincial Board has moved forward with a significant decision to enhance the annual salary of Child Development Workers (CDWs) from PHP 10,000 to PHP 15,000, passing the proposal on its second reading. Board Member Mayella Mae Plameras-Ladislao, who spearheaded the initiative through Provincial Ordinance No. 2021-296, highlighted the importance of recognizing the dedication…
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Senator Legarda Advocates for Sustainable Development Over Mining in Antique
Senator Loren Legarda has once again voiced her strong opposition to the proposed mining operations in Antique, emphasizing the need for sustainable development instead. Speaking at the Philippine Resilience Awards at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on November 25, 2024, and further elaborating on February 10, 2025, Legarda highlighted the dangers that mining…
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Antique’s Local Governments to Host Delegations for Western Visayas Athletic Meet
In San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, local government units (LGUs) have agreed to host delegations for the upcoming Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet. This initiative is part of their effort to support the province’s role as host of the regional sports event. Dr. Evelyn Remo, the Chief Education Supervisor at the Department of…
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1,224 Pregnant Women and Toddlers in Antique Enroll in New Cash Grant Program
In a significant move to bolster health and nutrition, 1,224 pregnant women and children up to two years old from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Antique have signed up for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program. Jeffrey Gabucay, the Antique 4Ps Provincial Link official, announced the…
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1,224 Pregnant Women and Young Children in Antique Enroll in New Cash Grant Program
In a significant move to bolster health and nutrition, 1,224 pregnant women and children aged 0 to 2 from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Antique have signed up for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program. Jeffrey Gabucay, the Antique 4Ps Provincial Link official, announced the start…
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MGB Promises to Convey Antique’s Strong Opposition to Proposed Mining Reserve
In a recent public hearing, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources committed to forwarding the strong opposition of Antique’s local government units, civil society organizations, and residents to the proposed mining reserve to higher authorities. The hearing, held in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, addressed the MGB’s…
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Antique Aims to Boost Palay Production to Combat High Rice Prices
In a move to address the soaring prices of rice and ensure food security, Antique’s provincial board member, Rony Molina, expressed optimism about increasing palay production in the region. This statement came after the appointment of Gina Jordan as the new head of the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA) was confirmed during a regular…
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Antique Aims to Boost Rice Production to Combat High Prices
In a move to address the soaring prices of rice and ensure food security, a provincial board member from Antique is optimistic about increasing the region’s palay production. Rony Molina expressed his hopes following the confirmation of Gina Jordan as the new head of the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA) during a session on…
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