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DND Chief: Security sector committed to defeat peace spoilers

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The Department of National Defense (DND) has assured Filipinos the country’s security sector’s is committed to eliminate “peace spoilers” in society. DND Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. made the assurance during the 11th oversight committee meeting of the National Task Force for the Disbandment of Private Armed Groups (NTF-DPAGS) earlier this week. The “peace spoilers” issue has emerged anew in the light of the recent spate of violence against…

Processing of BJMP applications in Southwestern Tagalog region starts

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BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — As part of its first recruitment wave for the year, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa is on the lookout for young professionals who wish to pursue career in the jail service. According to its Information Officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, they are intensifying their information drive…

DSWD releases nearly 1.3M food packs in continuing relief ops

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By Jose Cielito Reganit The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already released a total of 1,278,276 family food packs (FFPs) as it continues its relief operations for communities hit by the successive weather disturbances in July. In a statement Friday, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG)…

New SBMA chief: More infra and hotel projects to attract investors

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SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Businessman Eduardo Aliño officially has assumed post as Chairman and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). In his first press conference as SBMA chief, Aliño noted the vast potential of Subic should be given priority for development. “We have so many potentials here in Subic and we may put up more hotels, more infra projects to attract more investors,” he said, adding his management…

DOST Region 1 forges MOA with the NRCP and LGU of Burgos, La Union.

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The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST 1) forges Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) and the Local Government Unit of Burgos, La Union for the implementation of the Bridging the Utilization of R&D results through Awareness and dissemination for Community Empowerment through Science and Technology…

DOST-PAGASA Explains Connection Between Habagat, El Niño, and Heat Index Amid Changing Weather

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As many areas continue to experience intense morning heat and sudden afternoon rains, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) continues to step up its efforts to provide timely updates about the country’s weather and climate. In response to many questions from the public after Episode 8 of Tekno PreSyensya, the…

Marcoleta’s ‘Ikiskiss Mo Beybi’ rice program in Pampanga, launched

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“ADOPTING a farmer” is Congressman Rodante Marcoleta of Sagip Party list’s aim in launching a nationwide campaign to rescue rice farmers, particularly in Bacolor, Pampanga. The objective is forming a formula that may prevent hoarders and smugglers – believed to be behind the continuous price hikes. “Kapag may pagmamahal ka talaga, hindi mo na titingnan…

DA: 740-km improved irrigation canals to ease El Niño impact

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MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the about 740 kilometers of irrigation canals improved and upgraded recently will help ease the impact of El Niño on farmers in 2024. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. said DA targets to rehabilitate some 843 kilometers of irrigation canals to distribute water more effectively and efficiently to farmlands, even as 40 small-scale irrigation systems covering 1,477.5…

Palawan farmers and fisherfolk learn to manage their money and income through BDO Network Bank’s financial education initiatives

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BDO Network Bank Brooke’s Point, Palawan is now open to serve individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in need of financial solutions. BDO Network Bank (BDONB) has conducted financial education training sessions for farmers and fishermen in Bgy. Ipilan, Brooke’s Point, Palawan to raise awareness on the importance of saving for their future. BDONB,…

DOST turns over high-speed sewing machine for IP weavers in Bukidnon

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DOST officially hands over the new sewing machine to the Damugu Weavers Association through its President, Irene Sinhayan (center) on Jan 12, 2024at San Rafael, Talakag, Bukidnon. The Department of Science and Technology turns over an industrial high-speed sewing machine to the Damugu Weavers Association, a group of IP women weavers in San Rafael, Talakag,…