Fernando launches province-wide directive to institutionalize earthquake drills and secure critical infrastructure

CITY OF MALOLOS – Governor Daniel R. Fernando has mandated an immediate, province-wide intensification of disaster preparedness measures, focusing on the structural safety of educational institutions, establishment of dedicated, open-site evacuation centers and institutionalization of earthquake drills. The governor’s directives were issued during the Joint PDRRMC and C/MDRRMOs Full Council Meeting yesterday, underscoring the necessity…

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200 moms promote infant health via simultaneous breastfeeding

MANILA – Around 200 mothers gathered in Taguig City on Friday to breastfeed their babies simultaneously, marking the start of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. In a news release, the Department of Health (DOH) said the initiative is under its nationwide campaign “One Breastfeeding Philippines: Yakap Hakab,” which aims to raise awareness about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding…

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Sec. Solidum Sees Thriving Food Innovation and Salt Industry in Northern Mindanao

DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. witnessed it firsthand during his visit to Northern Mindanao, where he toured the Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (NMFIC) at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) and the Salt Industry Project in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental. Since its inception in 2015, NMFIC has developed 10 food…

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Fresh seafood, floating cottage thrills—A promise from Sapang Dalaga community

“Lahi ra gyud among mga pagkaon dinhi. Mao nay gibalik-balikan sa mga customer namo. Naa mi’y saang, isda, ug kasagaran isda sugbahon, tulahon, ug kilawon (sutukil). Ga-offer pud mi og mga lami-an nga shellfish,” said Yvonne Democer, receptionist and member of the Gleaners Association, a Community Based Tourism Organization (CBTO) in Sapang Dalaga Floating Cottages. (The…

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BOI: Gov’t confident to hit P1.5-trillion investment target

BALAMBAN, Cebu – The Board of Investments (BOI) has expressed  confidence its P1.5 trillion investment pledges target this year will be achieved. In an interview over the weekend here, Trade Undersecretary and BOI managing head Ceferino Rodolfo said several big renewable energy (RE) projects are expected to be approved within the year. “These renewable energy projects…

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𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝟎𝟐 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐀 𝟏𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟎 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

In line with the nationwide observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2, led by Regional Director and Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) Chairperson Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera, conducted a webinar on Republic Act 11930 today, November 27, 2024. This…

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Salceda thanks Gatchalian for quick DSWD response, ‘full support’ to request of 10k food packs for Mayon evacuees

House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) has conveyed his sincere thanks to Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian for quickly responding to his request for food packs for the 9,829 families evacuated from the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) and 7-kilometer danger zone around Mayon Volcano. The…

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PCO’S MEDIA INFORMATION LITERACY CAMPAIGN GETS HREP’S NOD

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has earned the approval and support of the House of Representatives on its Media and Information Literacy (MIL) campaign, which will primarily target equipping teachers in state universities and colleges (SUCs) to combat fake news, misinformation and disinformation. Marikina City’s 2nd district representative, Congresswoman Stella Luz Quimbo, PCO’s budget sponsor,…

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