THROUGH a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) via Community Empowerment through Science and Technology or CEST, empowers lives and builds communities in Region 1.
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Eighty-seven former drug users have completed their reformation program at the Balay Silangan Reformation Center in this city. Ricky Saul, head of the Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC), said on Friday the “graduates” underwent a 30-day rehabilitation program which included the provision of proper guidance and counseling, education about drug addiction,…
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government here has allocated PHP19.8 million for this year’s implementation of the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) during vacation. City Social Welfare and Development Office assistant chief, Uldarico Fabian said their SPES this year will have a total of 2,321 slots. “Those qualified to avail of the program are 15 to 30-year-old students enrolled during the…
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 1,100 workers displaced by the Covid-19 pandemic here have been provided livelihood assistance through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. TUPAD is a government project under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and is being implemented in Albay with the help of Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-List Rep. Elizaldy Co. DOLE-Albay program coordinator Jason Brilliante said TUPAD now provides assistance…
Basco, Batanes – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho Mabborang together with DOST- 02 Regional Director Virginia G. Bilgera and their team visited the office of Governor Marilou Cayco Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Batanes for Smart and Sustainable Projects supporting the Tourism Industry today, May 11,…
LUCENA CITY – Residents of three villages in this city will soon enjoy a steady potable water supply from solar-powered systems worth a total of P20 million to be put up by the office of Quezon Second District Representative David Suarez. On Friday, Suarez, together with local officials, broke ground for the projects on separate occasions…
BACOLOD CITY – A group of South Korean cultural enthusiasts have joined and enjoyed the 9th Burangoy Tourism Kite Festival of Negros Occidental province’s Sipalay City, known as the “Kite Tourism Capital of the Philippines,” which climaxes this weekend. On Friday, the festival’s open art installation was unveiled while the kite flying exhibitions also started ahead of the kite flying…
DAGUPAN CITY — Pangasinan has declared the mountainous village of Barangay Malico in San Nicolas town as its “Barangay Summer Capital.” This was after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pangasinan approved on Monday the resolution of the Sangguniang Bayan of San Nicolas requesting for the declaration. During an out-of-town session of the provincial board, Pangasinan sixth district board member Noel Bince said…
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) has warned rice dealers suspected of selling underweight bags of rice after a complaint was filed with it. Alexander Sibuan, DA-11’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) officer, said they are currently monitoring and validating in the market areas of Talomo and Toril towns where some stores are suspected of manipulating the…
The local government unit here is finalizing security plans and traffic schemes to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the Holy Week by pilgrims to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary of Manaoag.
