Tag: San Jose de Buenavista
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Antique’s Capital Town Faces Critical Waste Crisis as Landfill Nears Capacity
In San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique, a looming environmental crisis is unfolding as the town’s sole sanitary landfill in Barangay Pantao is on the brink of reaching its capacity much earlier than anticipated. Originally designed to last a decade from its inception in 2021, the landfill is now nearly full, posing a…
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Antique’s Capital Town Faces Critical Waste Management Crisis
In San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique, the local sanitary landfill is on the brink of a crisis, filling up much faster than anticipated. Originally designed to last a decade from its inception in 2021, the landfill in Barangay Pantao is now nearly full, a situation that has alarmed local officials. Cris John…
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Antique’s New Three-Story Capitol Building Progresses Rapidly
The construction of the new three-story capitol building in Antique, valued at PHP960 million, is advancing quickly in Barangay Badiang, San Jose de Buenavista. Provincial Engineer Inocencio Dajao Jr. reported on January 22, 2025, that the project has reached a 30 percent completion rate, despite a slight delay of 5 percent caused by adverse weather…
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High Pork Prices Drive Antique Consumers to Fish and Vegetables
In San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique, residents are turning to fish and vegetables as alternatives due to the steep prices of pork. Darcy Bungay, head of the San Jose de Buenavista Municipal Economic Enterprise and Development Office (MEEDO), noted that pork prices at the Dalipe Tradetown Public Market have escalated to between…
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Antique’s Capital Town Fish Port Upgrade Accelerates
In San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, the ambitious upgrade of the local feeder port is now in full swing, following a groundbreaking ceremony led by Mayor Justin Encarnacion on September 30, 2024. The project, valued at PHP290.7 million, has seen significant progress since the start of 2025, with essential construction equipment now on site, according…
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San Jose de Buenavista Calls for Action to Minimize Residual Waste
In a recent appeal, the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique, has encouraged its residents to take steps towards reducing the amount of residual waste they send to the sanitary landfill. Madelyn Pagunsan, head of MENRO, highlighted that the town produces approximately three tons of…
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San Jose de Buenavista Releases 50 Olive Ridley Turtle Hatchlings into Antique’s Waters
In a significant move for marine conservation, the local government of San Jose de Buenavista in Antique province released 50 olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings into the sea on January 2, 2025. The release took place in front of the Costa Madrangca Beach Resort in Barangay Madrangca, marking a continuation of the town’s dedicated efforts…
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CHERISH Initiative to Support 100 Disabled Children in Antique
In a significant move to support children with disabilities, the CHERISH project, which stands for Children’s Health, Education, and Resources for Inclusion, Support and Hope, has been launched in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. On October 24, 2024, Mayor Justin Encarnacion formalized the initiative by signing a memorandum of agreement with officials from the Department…
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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…
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