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Nueva Vizcaya prosecutor dismisses case against 7 anti-mining advocates

27Jan

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nueva Vizcaya prosecutor dismisses case against 7 anti-mining advocates

The seven individuals arrested—including prominent anti‑mining leader Florentino Daynos—hold a copy of the Nueva Vizcaya prosecutor’s resolution dismissing charges of alleged direct assault, resistance and disobedience to a person in authority, and obstruction of justice. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO THE VALLEY JOURNAL NEWS TEAM BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya—In a decision that has reverberated across this province and beyond, the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office here on January 26, 2026 dismissed every criminal charge filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) against seven members of a local anti‑mining coalition. The group—six women and their leader, Florentino Daynos—had been taken into custody on January 23 in Sitio Keon, Barangay Bitnong, Dupax del Norte, after allegedly obstructing the en...

Anti-mining protesters arrested as Nueva Vizcaya police execute court order

23Jan

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Nueva Vizcaya

Anti-mining protesters arrested as Nueva Vizcaya police execute court order

The Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial force on Friday, January 23, 2026, disperses peacefully anti-mining groups forming as a human barricade along the Sitio (sub-village) Keon road, Barangay Bitnong, Dupax del Norte, with seven individuals arrested, including professed anti-mining leader Florentino Daynos, for obstructing the lawful implementation of a court order. PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – On Friday, Jan. 23, the Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office (NVPPO) announced that a human barricade set up along the Sitio Keon barangay road in Dupax del Norte had been peacefully dispersed, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals, including prominent anti-mining leader Florentino Daynos. The arrests were made for obstructing the la...

New DENR Region 2 chief urges service reforms, employee well-being

13Jan

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Cagayan, News

New DENR Region 2 chief urges service reforms, employee well-being

THE newly designated Regional Executive Director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 2 has called for responsive public service delivery, strengthened stakeholders engagement, and promotion of employee welfare. During his first meeting with regional office personnel, Director Ismael Manaligod emphasized that effective governance is a shared responsibility and cannot rest on leadership alone. He stressed that every DENR employee plays a vital role in delivering efficient, responsive, and accountable services to the public. “We need to strengthen our field offices and adopt a more proactive approach in engaging stakeholders, as the public now expects faster and more responsive government action. Even small actions matter and must always reflect ...

Gambito appoints new acting provincial administrator

15Dec

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Nueva Vizcaya

Gambito appoints new acting provincial administrator

Newly-appointed Acting Provincial Administrator King Webster Balaw-ing (left) and Governor Jose "Jing" Gambito (right). PLGU PHOTO BY RACHEL M. ITCHON BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya—Governor Jose Gambito issued a Designation Order appointing King Webster Balaw-ing, Community Affairs Officer III, as Acting Provincial Administrator of this province. According to the order dated December 10, 2025, Balaw-ing will assume the duties and functions of the Provincial Administrator in addition to his regular responsibilities, effective immediately. The designation is valid for one year unless revoked earlier. A pastor's kid, Balaw-ing expressed his gratitude for the appointment, stating, "I am deeply honored by this appointment and grateful that the governor, in exercising his prerogative, pl...

Tuguegarao Catholic Archdiocese holds pilgrim walk ahead of Trillion Peso March Part 2

25Nov

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Cagayan, News

Tuguegarao Catholic Archdiocese holds pilgrim walk ahead of Trillion Peso March Part 2

MORE than 2,000 Catholics from across Cagayan walked through the streets of Tuguegarao City on November 23 in a Pilgrim Walk of Hope, lifting placards calling for honesty, justice, and peace as they moved from four assembly points to the Saints Peter and Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. PHOTOS BY DIANA MORALEDA CALLING for Gospel-rooted integrity and shared governance, more than 2,000 Catholics from across Cagayan walked through the streets of Tuguegarao City on November 23 in a Pilgrim Walk of Hope, lifting placards calling for honesty, justice, and peace as they moved from four assembly points to the Saints Peter and Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. The archdiocesan-wide walk, held on the Solemnity of Christ the King, became a public call for moral leadership amid simmering frustration o...

Nueva Vizcaya electric coop, partners restoring power

19Nov

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Nueva Vizcaya

Nueva Vizcaya electric coop, partners restoring power

Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative aims to restore electricity across the province by December 12, 2025, following widespread damage from Super Typhoon Uwan. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya — The Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative (Nuvelco) has been working tirelessly to restore electricity across the province, aiming to complete the task before Dec. 12. Super Typhoon Uwan left a trail of destruction, damaging approximately 19,000 of its 20,896 poles in the province. The typhoon’s fury has caused significant damage to Nuvelco’s infrastructure, with many poles toppled, broken or otherwise damaged. The cooperative estimates the initial cost of damage to be around P12 million. Nuvelco general manager Fredel Salvador reported that crews are workin...

New citizen soldiers complete BCMT, bolster PH’s northeastern defense

15Nov

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Isabela, News

New citizen soldiers complete BCMT, bolster PH’s northeastern defense

CITIZEN SOLDIERS Photo shows a batch of 120 citizen soldiers who have undergone a Basic Citizen Military Training program at the 2nd Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army, in the coastal town of Palanan in Isabela province on November 13, 2025. CDC CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO PALANAN, Isabela—In a ceremony marking a significant milestone in the nation's defense and disaster response capabilities, a total of 120 civilian volunteers graduated from the Basic Citizen Military Training (BCMT) Class 12-25 here on Thursday (November 13, 2025). Col. Monib Mamao, Group Commander of the 2nd Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army (2RCDG-Rescom-PA), said that the graduates, who completed a rigorous 45-day training program, ...

Anti-mining group blocks road, demands concessions from Woggle Corporation

15Nov

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Nueva Vizcaya

Anti-mining group blocks road, demands concessions from Woggle Corporation

An anti-mining group blocked the access road, trapping a Global wheel excavator, two Hilux units, and an Elf vehicle, along with their operators and crew, on Friday, November 14, 2025. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO DUPAX DEL NORTE, Nueva Vizcaya—A tense standoff unfolded in Sitio Tacbao in Barangay Bitnong on Friday ( November 14, 2025), as an anti-mining group blocked the access road, trapping a Global wheel excavator, two Hilux units, and an Elf vehicle, along with their operators and crew. According to eyewitnesses who refused to be named for fear of reprisal from anti-mining group, the incident began around 7:00 a.m. when Global contractor personnel and Woggle Corporation team members entered the area to begin clearing the access road damaged by Typhoon Uwan. They said the team was also ...

Woggle Corp extends lifesaving support during and after Super Typhoon Uwan

14Nov

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Nueva Vizcaya

Woggle Corp extends lifesaving support during and after Super Typhoon Uwan

BY LEIF C. DAHL After the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan, Woggle Corporation deploys its excavator to assist in the clearing of major and secondary roads in Dupax del Norte, ensuring that commuters could quickly regain access and resume their daily activities. RPA PHOTO DUPAX DEL NORTE, Nueva Vizcaya—When Super Typhoon Uwan unleashed its fury on the province, the people of this town knew they could count on one stalwart ally: Woggle Corporation. As the storm raged on, the company's swift and selfless response shone like a beacon of hope, illuminating the darkness. In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, Woggle Corporation opened its staff house as a temporary evacuation center, providing a haven for families seeking refuge from the tempest. The company...

Mine firm in Nueva Vizcaya contributes P5.71-B in taxes, fees, duties

1Nov

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Nueva Vizcaya

Mine firm in Nueva Vizcaya contributes P5.71-B in taxes, fees, duties

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO FCF Minerals Corporation - Runruno Gold Project's central nursery in the village of Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—FCF Minerals Corporation, operator of the Runruno Gold Project here has generated a staggering P5.71 billion in taxes, fees and duties since the start of its commercial operations in 2017. In a statement, FCF Minerals said, “The project is a testament to the company's commitment to responsible mining practices and community development.” According to available data, the taxes and fees paid by FCF Minerals have significantly contributed to the local economy and national coffers. Mining companies in the Philippines are typically subject to a range of taxes and fees, including excise tax on miner...