DSWD care facilities enable PWDs towards self-sufficiency

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to pursue its mandate to protect and promote the welfare of all Filipinos, including persons with disabilities (PWDs) by empowering them to become more productive members of society. Among the DSWD facilities that push this drive are the Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop (RSW) and National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), both located in the…

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PCG: Oil spill from Mindoro has reached Palawan town

By Maria Tividad  PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District in Palawan has confirmed the oil spill from MT Princess Empress that sank off the coast of Naujan town, Oriental Mindoro last February has reached two barangays in northern Taytay town in Palawan. PCG-Palawan District Commander, Capt. Dennis Rem Labay, said the  presence of oil spill was detected…

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Nueva Ecija gets another onion cold storage facility

PALAYAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – This province, a major producer of onion, will shortly have another onion cold storage facility that could help prolong the shelf life of the commodity. The groundbreaking rites for the facility was recently held in Barangay San Vicente, Laur town. Agriculture and local officials led the groundbreaking rites. The project which will benefit members of the San Vicente Alintutuan Irrigators…

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Lanao Norte weavers urged to grow PH textile industry

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo has urged community weavers in their province to become major producers of Meranaw cultural textiles in the country. The lady governor also called on members of women livelihood organizations in the province to become more productive in creating traditional fabrics. “There are many (suppliers) who look for high-quality Meranaw…

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