Tag: Palawan
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House Leader Rebukes China’s Claims Over Palawan
The head of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs has openly denounced China’s unfounded claims to control over Palawan, which have been propagated via Chinese social media videos. In a statement on March 4, Rep. Rachel Arenas of Pangasinan’s 3rd district staunchly defended the Philippines’ full sovereignty over the island province, asserting it as an…
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Revolutionizing Palawan’s Farms: DAR’s Game-Changing Support Boosts Agricultural Output
In a significant boost to Palawan’s agricultural sector, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has been instrumental in enhancing farm productivity through the provision of vital equipment and comprehensive training. This initiative, captured in a recent photo of members from the Malalong Multi-Purpose Cooperative testing a new farm tractor, underscores DAR’s ongoing commitment to uplifting…
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ASEAN Correctional Leaders Convene in Palawan for 2025 Conference
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The picturesque setting of Sabang Beach in Palawan became the backdrop for the 2nd ASEAN Regional Corrections Conference 2025 (ARCC 2025), which commenced on February 14 and will continue until February 17. The conference, hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton Palawan Puerto Princesa, saw the gathering of prison service…
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DSWD Provides Over Half a Million Pesos in Aid to Mimaropa Families Affected by Shear Line
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed an initial sum of PHP550,000 to support families in the Mimaropa region who have been impacted by severe weather conditions due to a persistent shear line, according to a statement from an agency official on Tuesday. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao from the Disaster Response Management…
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Philippine Provinces on High Alert as Chinese Rocket Debris Expected to Land
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a warning to the residents of Palawan and Basilan, as debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket is anticipated to fall in these areas. The rocket, launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan, China, was initially planned for January 25 but was postponed to Tuesday,…
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Philippine Navy and Coast Guard Monitor Chinese Research Vessel Near Palawan
In a recent development, the Philippine Navy (PN) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have been closely monitoring the movements of the Chinese Research Vessel (CRV) Lan Hai 101, which was spotted navigating the eastern waters of Palawan on February 9, 2025. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea,…
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Shear Line to Bring Heavy Rains Across Mimaropa, Bicol, and Samar Until Wednesday
The Philippine Coast Guard District-Palawan conducted rescue operations in Puerto Princesa City on Sunday, February 9, 2025, as the region braces for continued rainfall until February 11 due to a shear line. This weather phenomenon is set to deliver moderate to heavy rains across several provinces in Southern Luzon and Visayas until Wednesday noon. According…
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Philippines to Host ASEAN Correctional Leaders in Palawan
The Philippines is set to welcome ASEAN correctional leaders to the ASEAN Regional Correctional Conference (ARCC) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, from February 14 to 17. The conference, themed ‘Shaping the Future of Corrections Together,’ will be co-hosted by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). It aims to…
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Philippines to Lead ASEAN Correctional Conference in Palawan
The Philippines is set to host the ASEAN Regional Correctional Conference (ARCC) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, from February 14 to 17. This significant event will gather leaders from all ASEAN prison services to tackle shared issues and exchange successful strategies. The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) are…
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BuCor and PEZA Push for Mimaropa’s Inclusion in Luzon’s Economic Growth Zone
In a strategic move to boost economic development, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) are advocating for the inclusion of Mimaropa’s island provinces in the Luzon Economic Growth Area. This initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of agreement aimed at transforming the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in…
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