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PAMB approves P6M solar streetlights, water system projects in Isabela

12Sep

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Isabela, News

PAMB approves P6M solar streetlights, water system projects in Isabela

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO TUMAUINI, Isabela (September 12, 2025)—The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) has approved P6 million worth of environmental projects for six barangay within the Tumauini Watershed Natural Park in this province. According to DENR Region 2 Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan, during the 3rd Quarter PAMB En Banc Meeting, the Board approved the allocation of P1 million each to six barangay local government units (BLGUs) in the municipalities of Tumauini and Cabagan. These projects will be financed through the Protected Area Retained Income Account of the Integrated Protected Area Fund or IPAF, in accordance with Republic Act 11038 or the Expanded National Integrated Protec...

NVizcaya seals deal to deploy seasonal workers to South Korea

12Sep

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News, Nueva Vizcaya

NVizcaya seals deal to deploy seasonal workers to South Korea

PHOTO FROM OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ATTY. JOSE V. GAMBITO FACEBOOK PAGE BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (September 12, 2025)—Gov. Jose Gambito signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Link Impact for the deployment of seasonal workers to South Korea. This partnership aims to provide a secure pathway for Vizcayano farmers to work in South Korea’s agricultural sector. The MOA signing was the culmination of a Zoom meeting between Gambito and Hyo Joon Kim, director of Global Programs at Link Impact, and other Korean partners. The meeting discussed the terms of the local government unit (LGU)-to-LGU collaboration, including worker qualifications, contract duration, health benefits, and safeguards to address concerns about workers absconding. “The government-to-govern...

Quirino marks 54th anniversary celebration

11Sep

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News, Quirino

Quirino marks 54th anniversary celebration

DAZZLING PERFORMANCE Street dancers clad in colorful indigenous attire dazzle in the rain as they wow the crowd during the Panagdadapun Festival street dancing and grand parade, which highlighted the province’s 54th foundation anniversary on Sept. 10. PHOTO BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA CABARROGUIS, Quirino (September 11, 2025)—Street dancers dazzled amid heavy rains during Quirino’s Panagdadapun Festival that capped the province’s five-day celebration of its 54th foundation day on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Gov. Dakila Carlo Cua said this year’s theme was “Honoring 54 Years of Heritage, Advancing Together as a First-Class Province,” which showcased the rich culture and tradition of the province. The Panagdadapun Festival, from the Ilocano word “panagdadapun,” means “a...

NVizcaya mine firm shortlisted at 4th Asean Minerals Awards for responsible mining

11Sep

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NVizcaya mine firm shortlisted at 4th Asean Minerals Awards for responsible mining

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...

Nueva Vizcaya eyes to surpass 2025 local revenue collection target

9Sep

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Nueva Vizcaya eyes to surpass 2025 local revenue collection target

Nueva Vizcaya’s Provincial Treasurer’s Office expects to surpass 2025 local revenue collection target. PIA PHOTO BY BEN MOSES EBREO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (September 9, 2025)—The Provincial Treasurer’s Office (PTO) of Nueva Vizcaya is on track to meet its 2025 local revenue collection target, with strong performance reported in the first eight months of the year. Provincial Treasurer Rhoda Moreno reported that as of July 2025, the province had already achieved 92 percent local revenue collection efficiency. From locally sourced revenues, the province collected P258,410,171, which accounts for 91.90 percent of its annual target of P281,160,674. Collection from external sources reached P1,423,448,610 or 63.37 percent of the projected amount. “In July alone, our overall coll...

9Sep

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Cagayan, News

Modern Elevated living in Cagayan

FAMILIES in Cagayan can now look forward to a modern, elevated lifestyle with Montana Misora Homes I, the latest residential and commercial development in Enrile, Cagayan. Strategically located just 10 minutes from Tuguegarao City’s commercial center, this master-planned community offers convenient access to essential establishments, including banks, malls, schools, hospitals, pharmacies, and popular dining options. Spanning 14.4 hectares, Montana Misora Homes will feature over 1,300 thoughtfully designed housing units, complemented by a spacious clubhouse with hotel accommodations. This community’s architectural inspiration is deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics, reﬂecting a collaborative vision between Montana Homes and Tact Home, a renowned Tokyo-based architectural des...

TPB, DOT hosts 15th Regional Travel Fair in Tuguegarao City

15Aug

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Cagayan, News

TPB, DOT hosts 15th Regional Travel Fair in Tuguegarao City

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan - The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to host the highly-anticipated 15th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in this city from August 15 to 17, 2025. This biannual event promises to be a game-changer for the tourism industry in Northeastern Luzon, showcasing the region's rich history, scenic landscapes, and cultural heritage. The RTF will invite tourism stakeholders and travel enthusiasts to explore the untapped potential of Northeastern Luzon, comprising the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino. By highlighting the region's unique attractions and experiences, the event aims to support the DOT's goal of equalizing tourism across the count...

Death toll rises to 5 in small-scale mine tragedy, 2 rescue volunteers among victims

4Jul

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News, Nueva Vizcaya

Death toll rises to 5 in small-scale mine tragedy, 2 rescue volunteers among victims

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...

LGU Bambang holds oath-taking, turnover ceremonies

1Jul

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LGU Bambang holds oath-taking, turnover ceremonies

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...

SNAP makes Asset Management Excellence Awards finals in London

1Jul

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Nation, News

SNAP makes Asset Management Excellence Awards finals in London

SN Aboitiz Power-Magat’s (SNAP-Magat) plant manager and assistant vice president Daryl Homer Ramos was named one of the top 3 finalists in the NxtGen Award Category of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Asset Management Excellence Awards 2024. The Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Chief Executive Officer Ursula Bryan (second from left) with SNAP representatives (L-R), Chief Technology Officer, Melvin Catu; Plant Performance & Reliability Sr. Specialist Daisy Jane Llanes; and Assistant Vice President and SNAP-Magat Plant Manager Homer Ramos, who was a NxtGen Award finalist. The awarding ceremony was held on June 18, 2025 at the IAM Global Conference 2025 in London, bringing together industry leaders and innovators from around the world. The NxtGen Award recognizes indi...