The Valley Journal

1Apr

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Isabela, News

CPP–NPA–NDF not welcome in Apayao town

BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA CAMP MELCHOR F. DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela (April 1, 2023)—The Communist Party of the Philippines–New People's Army–National Democratic Front (CPP–NPA–NDF) has been declared as persona non grata in Caglayan, Conner, Apayao, the military here said on Friday. Maj. Rigor Pamittan, 5th Infantry Division spokesman and public affairs chief, said the persona non grata tag was approved through a joint resolution passed by the Sangguniang Bayan and Liga ng Barangay of Conner and was signed by Mayor Jorico Bayaua. In the resolution, the council members said that for 54 years, the CPP-NPA-NDF has reportedly been imposing atrocities, instilling fear in the community, killing government forces and innocent individuals, and other terrorist activities. "The residents now ...

Region 2 holds onion farmers’ forum for growth

1Apr

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Nueva Vizcaya

Region 2 holds onion farmers’ forum for growth

Onion farmers and other stakeholders who participated in a forum show their ‘love’ for the crop by coming up with various ways to promote its abundance on March 29, 2023, in Nueva Vizcaya. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO ARITAO, Nueva Vizcaya (April 1, 2023)—The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2) has gathered for the Onion Forum more than 1,000 onion stakeholders in Nueva Vizcaya to work together to resolve issues the industry faces, according to DA-RFO2 Executive Director Narciso Edillo. In collaboration with the Municipal Local Government Unit of Aritao led by Mayor Remelina Peros-Galam, and the Provincial Local Government Unit of Nueva Vizcaya headed by Gov. Carlos Padilla, the forum was joined by representatives of government agencies and comp...

GB, JDVC aim for smooth mining operations

1Apr

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Cagayan, News

GB, JDVC aim for smooth mining operations

JDVC is the Philippines’ first large-scale offshore mining company that focuses primarily on magnetite (or Fe3O4) mining. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO TUGUEGARAO CITY (April 1, 2023)—To avoid a possible repeat of the Oriental Mindoro oil spill, the Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee (MRFC) of Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) called for a meeting to coordinate with offshore mining company JDVC Resources Inc. for a smooth operation in the waters off Cagayan province. According to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) briefer, JDVC is the Philippines' first large-scale offshore mining company that focuses primarily on magnetite (or Fe3O4) mining, operating in Cagayan's coastal towns. It has an area of 1,902.59 hectares located 14 kilometers offshore from the municipality of Gon...

1Apr

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Isabela, News

Tupad beneficiaries get P4.5M payout

BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA SANTIAGO CITY (April 1, 2023)—At least 1,126 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (Tupad) program received P4.504-million payout at the Rosario Community Center in Barangay Rosario in this city. The beneficiaries rendered 10 days of community work through cleanup and beautification of public roads and public facilities in their respective villages. The Department of Labor and Employment Isabela Field Office (DoLE-IFO) and the Office of Isabela Fourth District Rep. Joseph Tan led the two-day payout. In a message, Tan expressed his gratitude to the agency for "the continued support and response to the needs of the displaced and marginalized workers of the city, helping them recover and be able to provide for th...

31Mar

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Cagayan, News

DTI eyes MSME devt in Cagayan Valley

BOOSTING MSMEs To strengthen synergy and the whole-of-government approach toward recovery and growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Trade and Industry in Region 2 conducted the 1st quarter regional micro, small and medium development council meeting at the DTI Region 2 Negosyo Center in Tuguegarao City on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan (March 31, 2023)—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) has gathered 30 members of the regional micro, small and medium enterprise development council (RMSMEDC) for a robust inter-agency collaboration for recovery and growth from the effects of the pandemic. DTI Region 2 Director Leah Pulido Ocampo said the move is to strengthen synergy and the wh...

LGU Conner tags CPP-NPA-NDF as ‘persona non grata’

30Mar

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nation, News

LGU Conner tags CPP-NPA-NDF as ‘persona non grata’

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela (March 30, 2023)—The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Conner in Apayao province on March 29, 2023 reaffirmed its declaration against the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA_NDF) as persona non grata in Caglayan, Conner, Apayao. According to the 5th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office headed by Major Rigor Pamittan, a joint resolution was passed by the municipality’s Sangguniang Bayan and Liga ng Barangay and was approved by the local chief executive declaring the terrorist CPP-NPA-NDF as unwelcome in the municipality. Pamittan said the resolution stated that for 54 years, the CPP-NPA-NDF has been imposing atrocities, instilling fear in the community, killing government forces and innoc...

PhilMech gives P115-M in agri machines to Maguindanao farmers

30Mar

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nation, News

PhilMech gives P115-M in agri machines to Maguindanao farmers

Photo shows part of the machines distributed at no cost to farmers’ cooperatives and associations in Maguindanao. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO MAGUINDANAO (March 30, 2023)—Forty-five farmers' cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Maguindanao recently received P115.12 million worth of farm machines at no cost under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Mechanization Program. According to the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) headed by Director Dionisio Alvindia, a total of 5,986 farmers from the 45 FCAs in Maguindanao will directly benefit from the machines given to them under the RCEF-Mechanization Program. PHilMech is an agency under the Department of Agriculture (DA). The machines were distributed at the Bangsa...

First ecotourism travel mart starts in Cavite

30Mar

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nation, News

First ecotourism travel mart starts in Cavite

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (March 30, 2023)—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) has joined ecotourism champions and practitioners in co-hosting the International Ecotourism Travel Mart (IETM) from March 29 to April 2, in Silang town in Cavite province. At the opening ceremony on Wednesday, March 29, Searca director Dr. Glenn Gregorio gave a special message and opened the Searca exhibit at the venue featuring the Center's publications, projects and activities. The exhibit used recycled and refurbished materials from Searca's previous events to promote sustainable practices and resource efficiency. Gregorio said Searca's participation in the IETM is led by the Searca Training for Development Unit under the Education and Collective Lear...

Ifugao State U hosts launching of pioneering projects

30Mar

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nation, News

Ifugao State U hosts launching of pioneering projects

The Mountain Province State Polytechnic College Minstrels sing the Carasuc Hymn during the launch of four pioneer projects at the Heritage Convention Center, Ifugao State University-Lamut Campus on March 24, 2023. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO LAMUT, Ifugao (March 30, 2023)—The Ifugao State University (IFSU) hosted the launching ceremonies of four pioneering projects, namely Masaganang Cordillera, Project Store, Carasuc Hymn, and Cordillera Heritage 101 at the Heritage Convention Center, Ifugao State University (IFSU)-Lamut Campus. According to Richard Baliao, IFSU department of communication, public and international affairs director, the launching was joined by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and Cordillera Administrative Region Association of State Universi...

Searca professorial chair awardee holds public lecture on wild edible mushroom

30Mar

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nation, News

Searca professorial chair awardee holds public lecture on wild edible mushroom

Dr. Renato Reyes (fourth from left), the Vice President for Academic Affairs of Central Luzon State University, with members of the CLSU community after delivering a lecture on mykopharming. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ, Nueva Ecija (March 30, 2023)—A Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) professorial chair awardee has recently conducted a public lecture on wild edible mushrooms at the RET Amphitheatre of Central Luzon State University (CLSU). Known as the man of science in mushroom farming in the Philippines, Dr. Renato Reyes, CLSU vice president for Academic Affairs delivered his Professorial Chair Lecture on "Recent advances in the domestication and mykopharming of wild edible mushrooms in the P...