Tag: Philippines
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Cagayan’s Agricultural Sector Suffers P1.4 Billion in Damages from Four Typhoons
In the wake of four devastating typhoons that have ravaged Northern Luzon since late September, Cagayan province is grappling with an estimated P1.4 billion in agricultural losses. The typhoons, named Julian (Krathon), Kristine (Trami), Leon (Kong-rey), and Marce (Yinxing), have left a trail of destruction, wiping out major crops such as rice, corn, coconut, and…
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Baguio City’s Anti-Drug Efforts Praised by DILG
Baguio City’s efforts to combat drug abuse have been recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which commended the city’s Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) for its high functional performance in 2023. The city is actively expanding its facilities to support its anti-drug initiatives, including setting up a temporary Special Drug Education…
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Fishing Ban in Visayan Sea Commences November 15 to Protect Fish Stocks
The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has initiated a three-month fishing ban in the Visayan Sea starting November 15, 2024. This closure, aimed at conserving marine life, will last until February 15, 2025. During this period, fishing for species such as sardines, mackerels, and herrings is strictly prohibited to allow…
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Iloilo Province and 19 Local Units Honored with Prestigious Governance Award
Iloilo province, along with 18 of its municipalities and one city, has been recognized with the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), the top accolade in governance and public administration awarded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). This marks the seventh year in a row that Iloilo has received this…
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Antique Province and Nine Municipalities Honored with Seal of Good Local Governance
In a commendable recognition of effective governance, the province of Antique, along with nine of its municipalities, has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for 2024. The announcement was made by the SGLG Council of Good Local Governance on November 14, 2024. Darrelle Thea Abad, Program Manager at the Department of…
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53 Local Governments in Eastern Visayas Honored with Seal of Good Governance
In a significant recognition of local governance excellence, 53 local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas have been awarded the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). This number surpasses last year’s recipients, marking a notable increase in the region’s commitment to high standards of governance. The announcement was made by the Department of the…
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Bicol Region Braces for Tropical Storm ‘Pepito’: Disaster Council Activates Response Units
The Bicol region is gearing up for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Man-yi, soon to be named ‘Pepito’ upon entering the Philippine area of responsibility. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in Bicol (RDRRMC-5) has been actively preparing, maintaining a red alert status at its emergency operation centers as announced in a…
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Dengue Cases in Caraga Region Surge by 194% This Year
The Caraga region has experienced a dramatic 194% increase in dengue cases from January to mid-November this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to the regional health office in Butuan City. The Department of Health 13 (Caraga) disclosed that the region has seen 13,319 cases of dengue this year, a sharp rise…
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Camiguin Sets the Bar High in Disaster Management
Camiguin province has been hailed as the national exemplar for disaster preparedness and response, as announced by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Cagayan de Oro City. During a recent nationwide earthquake drill, OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno praised Camiguin’s approach to Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), urging other provinces to emulate its strategies.…
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