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Ilocos university alumni strengthen ties in Europe

17Nov

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Nation, News

Ilocos university alumni strengthen ties in Europe

Mariano Marcos State University President Shirley Agrupis has led the establishment of the United Kingdom Chapter of the MMSU Global Alumni Network in London in an in-person and virtual event. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BATAC CITY (November 17)—The Ilocos Norte-based Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has established the United Kingdom Chapter of its Global Alumni Network in its commitment to strengthening ties with the university's alumni abroad. On November 5, 2022, no other than MMSU President Shirley Agrupis who led the launching of the alumni chapter held at the Hotel London Ibis Stratford in London, United Kingdom (UK). Agrupis said MMSU graduate professionals in the European country joined the network's soft launching via in-person and online for the sa...

Insurgency-cleared town residents finish Tesda livelihood training

17Nov

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Cagayan, News

Insurgency-cleared town residents finish Tesda livelihood training

More than 60 residents from the barangays of Abariongan Uneg and Calasitan, both of Santo Niño town in Cagayan province, graduate from three courses offered by the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority during the conduct of Livelihood Training for the insurgency-cleared barangays on November 9, 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO TUGUEGARAO CITY (November 17)—Residents of insurgency-cleared villages in Santo Niño, Cagayan have graduated from three courses offered by the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (Tesda). A total of 66 students received their certificates after completion of their courses which lasted from three days to 27 days of training on November 9, 2022 during the conduct of Livelihood Training for the insurgency-cleared barangays of Abariongan Une...

Buguey LGU donates 4.5-hectare lot for CSU Fishery College

17Nov

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Cagayan, News

Buguey LGU donates 4.5-hectare lot for CSU Fishery College

Cagayan State University President Urduja Alvarado and Mayor Licerio Antiporda 3rd of Buguey, Cagayan sign a deed of donation during the celebration of the 1st Crab Festival of the LGU on October 29, 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO TUGUEGARAO CITY (November 17)—The local government unit (LGU) of Buguey town in Cagayan province has donated a 4.6-hectare lot area at Barangay Villa Leonora in the said town to Cagayan State University (CSU) for its fishery extension program. CSU President Urdujah Alvarado said the CSU and LGU Buguey joined arms for the re-establishment of a CSU Buguey Extension to extend the cause of quality education to the municipality. Alvarado said the LGU Buguey led by Mayor Licerio Antiporda 3rd purchased the said area for the establishment of...

Nueva Vizcaya LGU has over P2-B budget approved

17Nov

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News, Nueva Vizcaya

Nueva Vizcaya LGU has over P2-B budget approved

Vice Governor Jose Gambito thanks fellow legislators and the provincial local government unit (PLGU) staff of Nueva Vizcaya for the quick approval of PLGU's 2023 Local Expenditure Program. According to Gambito, this is a result of the good camaraderie among legislators belonging to different political parties. PIA PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (November 17)—The more than P2 billion local expenditure program (LEP) of the provincial government here was approved for the year 2023 after a weeklong deliberation. Vice Gov. Jose Gambito said this was the fastest-ever approval of the budget in the province on Monday, November 14. "This was truly a historic accomplishment of the provincial local government for having deliberated the LEP in just a matter of a few ...

16Nov

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Nation, News

Davao starts phase 2 of cabling project

PREFABRICATED MANHOLE In this undated photo, Davao Light installs prefabricated manholes in Ramon Magsaysay Avenue as part of the city government’s underground cabling project. This process reduces construction time to 48 hours instead of 4 to 6 weeks. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO MANILA (November 16)—Renewable energy firm Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) through the Davao Light and Power Co. (Davao Light) has started the second phase of the Davao City government's underground cabling project. Davao Light Power Systems Design Department head Chad Ramos said the construction on two major thoroughfares in the Poblacion District — Claro M. Recto Avenue and San Pedro Street — has been completed. Davao Light is currently working on the Ramon Magsaysay Avenue phase, which ...

Sec. Balisacan honored with pro-poor devt book

16Nov

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Sec. Balisacan honored with pro-poor devt book

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO LAGUNA (November 16)—A book on Philippine economic development titled Pro-poor Development Policies: Lessons from the Philippines and East Asia has been released in honor of Philippine Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. Director Glenn Gregorio of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research (Searca) said the book was presented to Balisacan during a surprise gathering of colleagues, friends, and family in celebration of his 65th birthday on Nov. 8, 2022, and officially launched at the Philippine Economic Society (PES) 60th Annual Meeting and Conference on Nov. 9, 2022, in Quezon City. Gregorio said the 750-page book which is a Festschrift — a collection of writings published in honor of an eminent scholar during his lif...

CValley pushes for Magat Dam, watershed recovery

14Nov

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Isabela, News

CValley pushes for Magat Dam, watershed recovery

Magata Dam in Ramon, Isabela BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO RAMON, Isabela (November 14)—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) spearheaded a participatory convergence meeting pushing for strong management support among environment stakeholders focusing on the protection of the Magat watershed and rehabilitation of Magat Dam. During the convergence meeting here on November 11, National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Benny Antiporda underscored the significance of interagency collaboration to ensure the protection of Magat Dam. "An interagency collaboration will also ensure the stability of the environment and safety of people living in the region's low-lying areas," Antiporda said with a proposal to dredge the Magat reserv...

13Nov

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Nation, News

US gives medical training to PCG

PCG personnel demonstrate lifesaving techniques at the culmination of a five-day medical training conducted by the US Embassy Civil Affairs Team in Palawan on Nov. 5, 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO PALAWAN (November 13)—This province’s search and rescue and maritime law enforcement operations under the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received a boost in operations with additional medical training and dive equipment. The United States Embassy in Manila said 12 sets of dive equipment and emergency medical supplies were turned over by the US Embassy Civil Affairs Team (CAT) to the PCG aboard the MRRV-9701 Teresa Magbanua, the largest vessel in the PCG fleet. US Embassy CAT leader Capt. Stephen Coleman said they are honored to continue working with the PCG in Palawan "...

7 rescued, 1 missing after boat capsized in Cagayan waters

12Nov

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Isabela, News

7 rescued, 1 missing after boat capsized in Cagayan waters

BY VILLAMOR VISAYA JR. TUGUEGARAO CITY (November 12)—Seven people were rescued while another was missing after a passenger boat capsized while traveling down the Cagayan river, between Macanaya and Minanga villages, in Aparri, Cagayan on Friday, a report said Saturday. The police report said the boat “Cassidy Leste” was plying the Furuganan Wharf route with eight passengers when it met strong waves, causing it to capsize along the Macanaya-Minanga area at 6:30 p.m. Rescuers from the Maritime and Coast Guard immediately responded. Police Brigadier General Steve Ludan, Cagayan Valley police chief, quoting a report from Aparri police, said Ray Taguba, 23; Jungie Paggabao, 34; Cassidy Leste, 10; Fernando Leste, 36; Ljay Ocampo, 17; Reynante Villanueva, 27; and Ebo Persona, 27, who...

UN Global Compact emphasizes collective action in AboitizPower sustainability event

11Nov

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UN Global Compact emphasizes collective action in AboitizPower sustainability event

MANILA (November 11)—Private businesses, now more than ever, were asked to step up in their role to help solve societal issues, a leader from the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) said during a sustainability event organized by Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower). Neha Das, a UNGC senior manager for global operations in Asia and Oceania, explained that while there is significant progress from the business community, there is still a long way to go to meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs). "Everybody needs to come together to achieve the SDGs. It's not just the government or private sector's responsibility. We have all to pitch in," Das stated in her speech on the latest episode of AboitizPower's #BetterTogether sustainability series. The series aims to raise aware...