Tag: Camarines Sur
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Philippine Customs Seizes Record-Breaking P85 Billion in Smuggled Goods in 2024
In a historic crackdown on smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines announced the seizure of smuggled goods valued at PHP85.167 billion in 2024. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio highlighted this achievement as the largest in the agency’s history during a press conference on Wednesday. The operation, led by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation…
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Government Boosts Seven CamSur Micro-Enterprises with P1.67M Seed Fund
In a significant boost to local economies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has disbursed PHP1.67 million in startup funds to seven associations in Camarines Sur under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). This initiative, aimed at fostering sustainable livelihoods, has been supporting 120 participants since December 2024, according to a recent…
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Government Provides Relief to Fire Victims in Camarines Sur and Albay
In a compassionate response to recent fire outbreaks, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has stepped up to support the affected families. Over the weekend, DSWD-5’s Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) provided crucial aid to five families impacted by fires in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, and Legazpi City, Albay. The total…
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Over PHP5.6 Million in Food Aid Distributed to Shear Line-Affected Families in Camarines
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided over PHP5.6 million in food assistance to families impacted by severe weather conditions caused by a shear line in the Camarines provinces. According to DSWD-5 Regional Director Norman Laurio, a total of 8,093 families in Camarines Norte and…
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DPWH Advances Scenic Coastal Road Development in Camarines Sur
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has made significant progress on the Junction Nato-Sabang Coastal Road Project, enhancing the scenic drive along the coastlines of San Jose and Sagñay in Camarines Sur. According to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, who referenced a report from DPWH Region 5 Director Virgilio Eduarte, the project has seen…
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Single Ticket Holder from Camarines Sur Wins Over P10 Million in Lotto 6/42
In a thrilling turn of events, a solitary bettor from Camarines Sur clinched a staggering PHP10.3 million jackpot in the Lotto 6/42 draw held on Saturday night, as confirmed by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday. The fortunate ticket, which was bought in Baao town, matched the winning numbers 09-13-40-42-14-33. The winner has…
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Camarines Sur Resident Wins Over P10 Million in Lotto 6/42
A single ticket holder from Camarines Sur struck it rich, winning the PHP10.3 million jackpot in the Lotto 6/42 draw held on Saturday night, as confirmed by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday. The winning numbers, which were drawn in Baao town, were 09-13-40-42-14-33. The fortunate winner has a year to collect their…
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Government Provides Financial and Food Aid to Families Affected by Storms Kristine and Pepito
In a compassionate response to the devastation caused by the storms Kristine and Pepito in 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Bicol region (DSWD-5) has been actively distributing financial and food aid to the bereaved families. The initiative, which took place in Pili town, Camarines Sur province, saw 74 families receiving…
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DSWD Provides Over 5,000 Food Packs to Families Affected by Storms in Camarines Sur
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has distributed over 5,000 family food packs to residents of Camarines Sur who were impacted by the storms ‘Kristine’ and ‘Pepito’ last year. The distribution took place over the weekend in Bato town, where nine barangays received aid valued at…
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DSWD’s Food Stamp Program Aids Over 600 Families in Camarines Sur
In a significant move to combat hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully rolled out its Walang Gutom: Food Stamp Program in Camarines Sur, benefiting over 600 households. On January 3, 2025, a total of 606 families from Nabua town redeemed food credits worth PHP3,000 each through electronic benefit transfer (EBT)…
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