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DENR recognizes Region 2 partners
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DENR recognizes Region 2 partners

The Divisoria HS Ilagan, Isabela was awarded the most eco-friendly school by the DENR on June 30, 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO TUGUEGARAO CITY (July 16)—More than 100 environmental partners during the culminating activity of the Philippine Environment Month in June 2022 were recognized for their partnership with the government in its environmental programs. Among these partners, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) led by Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan said five entities were awarded in the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) programs. Bambalan said the Divisoria High School in Santiago City was recognized for having its institution sustained as the most eco-friendly school in the Philippines s...
Mining village holds moving up ceremony
News, Nueva Vizcaya

Mining village holds moving up ceremony

FCF Minerals Corporation sponsors the Moving Up and Nutrition Month Celebration of three Child Development Centers (CDCs) in Barangay Runruno, Quezon town in Nueva Vizcaya on July 12, 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—A total of 101 children in the mining village of Runruno here participated in a moving up ceremony and nutrition month celebration on July 12, 2022. The children were from three Child Development Centers (CDCs) in the sub-villages of Centro, Bit-ang and Marangad that converged on the said occasion. The activities were funded under the 2022 Social Development and Management Program of FCF Minerals Corporation. The moving up ceremony’s theme was “Batang Day Care ay Titindig at Susulong may Pandemya man o Wala” while for the nutrition month celebration w...
‘Let us unite and face the challenges’ – Gov Padilla
News, Nueva Vizcaya

‘Let us unite and face the challenges’ – Gov Padilla

Gov. Carlos Padilla (fourth from right) has welcomed the gesture of support and political unity from Vice Gov. Jose Gambito (third from left). Padilla and Gambito came from different political affiliations but promised to deliver good governance in the province under a unified leadership. Photo shows Padilla and Gambito with department chief executives and officers of the provincial government during the oathtaking and turnover ceremony on Thursday, June 30, 2022. PHOTO BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO, PIA BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (July 2)—Gov. Carlos Padilla has challenged the provincial government leaders to brace for economic difficulties, like the reduction of internal revenue allotment (IRA) by 14 percent or P300 million, which are expected to beset the provinc...
Provincial Training Center
News, Nueva Vizcaya

Provincial Training Center

Isinagawa kamakailan ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Provincial Local Government Unit at Municipal Local Government Unit officials ang grounbreaking para sa ipapatayong Provincial Training Center sa Barangay San Antonio, Bambang. Magsisilbi itong skills training center para sa mga Novo Vizcayanos. CMP FB PAGE
British mine workers fear losing jobs soon
News, Nueva Vizcaya

British mine workers fear losing jobs soon

Members of the Runruno Friends of Highland Group Union, most of them belonging to the Indigenous peoples, stage a "peaceful demonstration" to express support for the British-based FCF Minerals Corp. in Quezon town, Nueva Vizcaya on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, amid a contention with some settlers on the mining contract area in Runruno village. PHOTO BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO, PIA BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya (July 1)—More than 1,500 workers mostly from different tribal groups working for the London-based Runruno mining operations staged a peaceful rally on June 28 to express their fear that they might lose their jobs as the company is on the verge of closing down operations because of some resistance from Indigenous people (IP) and other land settlers within the mining ar...
PH dairy center to rise in Isabela State U
Isabela, News

PH dairy center to rise in Isabela State U

Isabela State University Echague Campus hosts National Dairy Cattle Breeding and Artificial Insemination Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO ISABELA (July 1)—The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) led the groundbreaking for the National Dairy Cattle Breeding and Artificial Insemination Center (NDCBAIC) at Isabela State University (ISU) in Echague town on Monday, June 27. During the event, DA Region 2 Executive Director Narciso Edillo was joined by Agriculture Undersecretary for Livestock William Medrano representing Secretary William Dar; Dr. Farrel Benjelix Magtoto, administrator of the National Dairy Authority; Dr. Richmar Aquino, ISU president; and other officials. Edillo said the NDCBAIC will be constructed at the ISU Echague Compound a...
DTI in NVizcaya gives livelihood kits to MSMEs, former rebels, drug surrenderers
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DTI in NVizcaya gives livelihood kits to MSMEs, former rebels, drug surrenderers

Hinimok ni Department of Trade and Industry provincial director Marietta Salviejo ang mga nakatanggap ng kanilang livelihood kits na gamitin ito upang mapalago ang kanilang mga negosyo. Sabi ni Salviejo, ang paglago ng kanilang negosyo ay sapat nang kasiyahan ng pamahalaan sa pagtulong sa mga maliliit na negosyante. KUHA NI BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO, PIA BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (June 30)—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently gave livelihood kits to Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), former rebels and drug surrenderers in a bid to help them raise their quality of life. Marietta Salviejo, DTI provincial director, said 44 beneficiaries initially received their assistance through their Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa Program. ...
BBM WILL BE A GREAT PRESIDENT
Nation, News

BBM WILL BE A GREAT PRESIDENT

MANILA (June 30)—House Majority Leader and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin G. Romualdez on Thursday said President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. “will be a great President.” Romualdez joined the Filipino people in celebrating BBM’s inauguration as the country’s 17th President. “He made history by being the first majority President in modern times. I am sure he has his eyes on other extraordinary feats by having a legacy Filipinos will be proud of for many years and by being a great President,” Romualdez said. "President Marcos will play a pivotal role in uniting the nation which is key to moving the country to greater heights." Romualdez said he wishes President Marcos all the best as he leads a nation facing complex challenges like recovering from the Covid-19 pandemi...
UPLB-based Searca allots 15 seed fund for research, training grantees
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UPLB-based Searca allots 15 seed fund for research, training grantees

Breakout Room 1 Sub-themes: Youth, Agriculture, Education, Social Impacts, Value Chain, Food, Nutrition, and Food Security. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Breakout Room 2 Sub-themes: Climate Change, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Forestry, Rural Community, Renewable Energy (Biogas), and Free Trade. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO LON BAÑOS, Laguna (June 30)—The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)-based Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) said it has 15 grantees of its Seed Fund for Research and Training (SFRT) program. Searca Director Dr. Glenn Gregorio said the SFRT is one of the support programs offered by the center which aims to provide start-up funds to researchers and scientists in the Southeast Asian (SEA) region. H...
US universities’ financial aid to Filipino students top P12-M
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US universities’ financial aid to Filipino students top P12-M

EducationUSA Philippines representatives (top left) interact with outbound Filipino students via Zoom. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO MANILA (June 30)—Sixty Filipinos who were accepted to United States (US) universities attended the third virtual pre-departure orientation (PDO) on June 24 to better prepare for their studies through the assistance of EducationUSA (EdUSA) Philippines. EdUSA provides free advising services to prospective international students in more than 170 countries and offers students resources and tools to help navigate the five steps to US study: researching schools, identifying financial aid opportunities, completing applications, obtaining a student visa and preparing for departure. The US Embassy in the Philippines said a real-time survey durin...