Tag: Philippines

  • Antique Province Illuminates 300 Villages with P300-M Solar Streetlight Initiative

    In a significant move towards sustainable development, the provincial government of Antique has launched a PHP300 million solar streetlight project aimed at enhancing the quality of life in 300 villages. Governor Rhodora Cadiao, who spearheaded the initiative, emphasized the project’s role in promoting renewable energy within the province. On November 11, 2024, Cadiao briefed village…

  • Pag-IBIG’s Modified Savings Program: A Lucrative Option for Ilonggo Investors

    ILOILO CITY – The Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) savings program is being hailed as an excellent investment opportunity for Ilonggos seeking to enhance their savings. This initiative, backed by the government, offers a secure and tax-free investment option, as highlighted by Lawyer Stanley Alayon, head of the Pag-IBIG Fund Iloilo Molo Branch, during a recent…

  • Caraga Region’s Pag-IBIG Members Amass PHP2.6 Billion in Savings

    In a recent forum held in Butuan City, Maria Olive Seron, head of the Pag-IBIG Fund’s Butuan branch, announced that members in the Caraga Region have saved a total of PHP2.6 billion from July 2022 to September 2024. This impressive sum breaks down into PHP1.66 billion from regular savings and PHP940 million from the voluntary…

  • Bohol’s Agriculture Community Receives PHP6 Million in Aid Following El Niño Impact

    In response to the severe drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, the agricultural community in Bohol province has been granted PHP6 million in financial support. The aid, distributed under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers, Fisherfolk and Families (PAFF) program, was handed out at the New Capitol Building in Tagbilaran City. Roman Dabalos, the agricultural…

  • Voter Numbers Edge Up in Negros Oriental for 2025 Midterm Elections

    In preparation for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, Negros Oriental has experienced a modest increase in its voter registration numbers. The latest figures from the Commission on Elections-Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) indicate that the province now boasts 978,643 registered voters, marking an increase of 46,604 from the 932,039 voters recorded during the 2022 elections. This…

  • Maripipi Island in Biliran Province to Get Its First Fire Station by Next Year

    The island town of Maripipi, located in Biliran province, is set to have its first municipal fire station operational by next year. The construction of the PHP10 million facility began in September on a 400-square-meter plot donated by the local government near the town hall in Ermita village. The project, funded by the Bureau of…

  • Cagayan River Approaches Critical Flood Stage Amid Severe Tropical Storm Nika

    In Tuguegarao City, the Cagayan River’s water level has surged to 10.6 meters as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, nearing its critical threshold of 11 meters, due to the relentless downpour from Severe Tropical Storm Nika, also known internationally as Toraji. The rising waters have led to widespread flooding, affecting numerous villages across the region. Several…

  • Bacolod City and BJMP Launch Educational Initiative for Inmates

    Bacolod City has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to offer higher education to inmates. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of agreement signed on November 11, 2024, at the Government Center, aims to transform the lives of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) through the College Education…

  • Davao Oriental Rice Farmers Receive PHP17.2 Million in Agricultural Vouchers

    The Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-11) has recently provided PHP17.2 million in discount vouchers to rice farmers across three towns in Davao Oriental, aiming to bolster their agricultural input needs. The initiative, announced on November 11, 2024, saw farmers in Cateel, Boston, and Baganga receiving various types of vouchers from November 7 to 9. These…

  • 2,700 Antique Farmers Receive Financial Aid Amid El Niño Crisis

    In a significant relief effort, 2,700 farmers in Antique have been provided with cash assistance to mitigate the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. The distribution took place at the Binirayan Gymnasium in San Jose de Buenavista, marking the beginning of a broader initiative to support 5,000 farmers in the region. The aid, part of…