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BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—FCF Minerals Corporation, a leading mining company in the Philippines, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Practices in Mineral Processing (Metallic Category) at the 4th ASEAN Minerals Awards (AMA).  Engineer Mario Ancheta, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 2 Director, said this recognition underscores the company's commitment to “responsible, efficient and innovative operations that align with regional sustainability standards." Citing the AMA as an esteemed initiative by the ASEAN mining ministers to recognize best practices and exemplary models in sustainable mineral mining, processing and distribution among its member countries, Ancheta said FCF Minerals Corporation's shortlisting highlights its contributions to the indu...

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—The death toll has now reached five, including two rescue volunteers and three small-scale miners, following the loss of another rescue volunteer involved in the retrieval operation inside the mine tunnel in Sitio Balcony in Barangay Runruno here. TRAGEDY IN THE DEPTHS. Rescue efforts marred by loss, as the death toll reaches five in a small-scale mining incident in Sitio Balcony, Barangay Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya. LCD PHOTO The second rescue volunteer who died was Johny Ayudan, 38, the brother of Lipihon Ayuda, 56, who was one of the three miners who were previously trapped and died inside the tunnel. Johny, along with John Philip Guinihid and another volunteer, entered the tunnel on Wednesday, June 25, at dawn to assist in th...

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya—The local government unit here has officially held the Oath-Taking and Turnover Ceremonies at the Municipal Auditorium on June 30, 2025. Mayor Benjamin Ll. Cuaresma III takes his oath of office on June 30, 2025. PHOTO FROM BENJAMIN "JAMIE" CUARESMA III FACEBOOK PAGE The ceremony was marked by the formal swearing in of Mayor Benjamin Ll. Cuaresma 3rd and Vice Mayor Arnel Duldulao. Cuaresma and Duldulao were elected for their second term as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, during the May 2025 national and local elections. Other elected members of the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) also took their oath of office. They were Leoncio Allas, Alexander Calulot Jr., George Atabay, Aira Mae Viloria, Arnel Magdirila, and Alejan...

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya—In a significant display of unity and commitment to progress, Congressman Timothy Joseph Cayton expressed his unwavering support, thanking Governor Jose “Jing” Gambito for his vision for the province, supporting a unified "Brand New Nueva Vizcaya." Photo shows Rep. Timothy Joseph Cayton (left) and Governor Jose “Jing” Gambito (right) during the oath-taking and transition ceremonies at the CMP Convention Center in Bayombong, Nueva Nueva on June 30, 2025. PHOTO BY VICTOR MARTIN Cayton delivered his inaugural speech after taking his oath at the CMP Convention Center here on June 30, 2025 as the new congressman of the lone district of this province. The congressman, who will be a newbie in the halls of Congress in his first term, emph...

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya— Marking the beginning of his first full term in office, Governor Jose “Jing” Gambito delivered his inaugural speech outlining his vision for a progressive province of Nueva Vizcaya after he took his oath at the CMP Convention Center here on June 30, 2025. Gobernador Jose "Jing" Gambito (third from right), Bise Gobernador Eufemia Dacayo ken ni Kongresista Tim Cayton, agraman dagiti baro a nabutosan a Board Members ken sumagmamano nga opisial ti munisipio, nagsapatada iti CMP Convention Center, Provincial Capitol sadiay Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya idi Lunes (June 30, 2025). Ti panagsapata ket indauluan ni Executive Judge Paul Atolba, Executive Judge Regional Trial Court Branch 30. PHOTO BY VICTOR MARTIN With a landslide victory in the re...

SOLANO, Nueva Vizcaya—Verde Carbon Capture, Inc. has announced its official partnership with Rural Bank (RB) of Solano (NV) Inc. to enhance support for farmers in Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela through improved access to financial services and capability-building programs. Takato Senoo, the Director of Verde Carbon Capture Inc. The partnership, headed by Takato Senoo, Director of Verde Carbon Capture Inc., and Lawyer Mary Ann E.M. Tupasi-Saddul, President and Chief Executive Officer of RB Solano (NV) Inc., marks a significant step in expanding inclusive financial opportunities for the region's agricultural communities. Launched on May 29, 2025, the partnership was created to help farmers in the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela by giving them better access to important financial ...