NegOcc vows to strengthen foundation for sound environmental governance

By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has vowed to strengthen its environmental stewardship to serve as an inspiration to all local government units (LGUs) in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson made the commitment as part of the week-long Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)-Environmental Management (EM) Governance Area Learning Event…

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Puerto Princesa City Jail promotes sports to connect PDLs, contribute to rehabilitative environment

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Jail officials at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Puerto Princesa City District Jail-Female Dormitory are eyeing expanded sports, including cultural and other recreational programs to rehabilitate and retrain persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) before their eventual release back to society. In a press release on Sunday, Jan….

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PNP deploys cops along PNR stations in Albay, CamSur

PUBLIC SAFETY. Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon in this undated photo. He said on Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2025) that PRO-5 has enhanced security measures at various Philippine National Railways (PNR) train stations in the Bicol region to ensure the safety of commuters. (Photo from Brig. Gen. Dizon’s Facebook page) LEGAZPI CITY –…

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Comelec bans Politicians’ presence in aid distribution events

BAGUIO CITY – The chief of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here has advised the local office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development against letting politicians join aid distribution activities in this year’s midterm election season. Comelec-Baguio officer Atty. John Paul Martin said tarpaulins of politicians must not also be allowed to be displayed…

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New Year revelries in jails generally peaceful — BJMP MIMAROPA

BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Regional Office MIMAROPA on Wednesday reported that the New Year’s celebrations and festivities in its 19 manned jail facilities were generally peaceful. “As to the assessment, generally peaceful regionwide,” BJMP MIMAROPA Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo told reporters in an issued…

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Albay NGO pushes anew ‘blue economy’ mission, biosphere protection goals

LEGAZPI CITY – Organizers of the Albay Blue Lane (ABL) Inc., a non-government organization (NGO) that pioneered the ‘blue economy’ concept of development, met recently at the Pacific Blue Dive Center here to refocus and restrengthen its mission of coastal and marine protection objectives, and to strictly safeguard Albay’s world class biosphere reserve. Given the…

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DPWH reinforces resources to expedite Andaya hi-way repairs in Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Bicol (DPWH-5) has reinforced manpower and equipment for the urgent and continuing repairs of portions of the Andaya Highway connecting Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, which was destroyed by land collapse, causing heavy traffic along the stretch. DPWH-5 Regional Director Virgilio Eduarte said Friday…

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