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DENR distributes land titles in Cagayan Valley
News, Nueva Vizcaya

DENR distributes land titles in Cagayan Valley

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (June 17)—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) has distributed a total of 2,383 patents to beneficiaries under the Malawakang Handog Titulo Program (MHTP). The land titles were distributed all over Cagayan Valley, which comprises the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Isabela, Cagayan and the island province of Batanes, DENR Region 2 Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan said. The recently conducted MHTP series of awarding ceremonies was in collaboration with the Registry of Deeds (RoD) represented by lawyer Melba Niña Quinto in Nueva Vizcaya, lawyer Brenda Lyn Afalla in Quirino, lawyer Ariel Vallejo in Isabela, lawyer Herminio Sychangco Jr. in Cagayan and Maria Jocelyn Puriran in Batanes. The DENR Regi...
Growers firm, DTI linkage to boost Cagayan peanut industry
Cagayan, News

Growers firm, DTI linkage to boost Cagayan peanut industry

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO TUGUEGARAO CITY (June 16)—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) market linkage assistance program is gaining results in the town of Enrile in Cagayan province. Known to be the “Peanut Capital of the Philippines,” Enrile town, however, has been on hiatus in supply for more than 40 years, but this time it is going to supply with its locally grown peanuts the well-known peanut company called Growers. Romeo Panopio 2nd, Processed Fruits and Nuts (PFN) DTI Region 2 focal person, has facilitated the said market linkage, as well as the laboratory analysis, coordination and delivery of one-ton, shelled peanuts with the Growers Food Industries Enterprises Inc. (GFIEI). Also, the DTI Cagayan through its provincial PFN focal person ...
DepEd, US Peace Corps partner to strengthen inclusive education
Nation, News

DepEd, US Peace Corps partner to strengthen inclusive education

The United States Peace Corps and Department of Education’s new assessment tools for learners with disabilities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS MANILA (June 16)—The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with the United States (US) Peace Corps to develop and test new assessment tools for learners with disabilities in Albay province. The partnership involves 40 teachers and 200 students from Albay which is part of a series of activities that aim to ensure schools and their curricula are as inclusive as possible. US Peace Corps Philippines Country Director Jenner Edelman said the initiative is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAid). “Inclusive education is a priority for DepEd and the US Peace Corps, and our shared aim is to ensure that all learners,...
CValley RDC endorses P1.6-B alternate road project in NVizcaya
News, Nueva Vizcaya

CValley RDC endorses P1.6-B alternate road project in NVizcaya

The Regional Development Council (RDC) - Infrastructure Committee in Cagayan Valley endorses the P1.6 billion proposed Nueva Vizcaya - Nueva Ecija Alternate Road Project for funding. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (June 16)—The Regional Development Council (RDC) - Infrastructure Committee recently endorsed the proposed Nueva Vizcaya - Nueva Ecija Alternate Road Project for funding. According to Governor Carlos Padilla, the proposed P1.6 billion road project is expected to be funded through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Padilla said the proposed project primarily aims to open an alternate route to Alfonso Castañeda town without going through the usual route along the national highway that needs to traverse the provinc...
DAR hands P32-M bridge to Solano town
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DAR hands P32-M bridge to Solano town

The Department of Agrarian Reform in Region 2 turns over the P32 million Wacal Bridge Project in Solano town which will make it easier for farmers to transport their produce to the nearest market, and to inspire them to produce more agricultural products to increase their income while securing food for Novo Vizcayanos. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (June 16)—The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Region 2 recently turned over a P32 million bridge in Solano town to link farmers faster to the market. Engineer Rustico Turingan, Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer, said the turn-over of the Wacal Bridge in Solano town is part of the 34th year anniversary celebration of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program or CARP and the 5...
CHR, Army extend support to former NPA child warrior
Isabela, News

CHR, Army extend support to former NPA child warrior

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO CAMP MELCHOR DE LA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela (June 16)— The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has extended financial assistance to a former New People's Army (NPA) child warrior on Wednesday at the Philippine Army's 77th Infantry Battalion (77IB) Headquarters in Cagayan province. Lawyer Jimmy Baliga, CHR Region 2 director, personally awarded the cheque amounting to P10,000 to alias Arcy through the assistance of 77IB in Barangay Piggatan, Alcala town in Cagayan. "The CHR office continues to stand up for our countrymen who have experienced violations of their human rights. The financial assistance provided by our office is just one of the assistance we are ready to provide, especially to the young victims of the terrorist NPA," Baliga said. Capt. Rigor Pamit...
CHR supports DepEd’s long-term basic education plan
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CHR supports DepEd’s long-term basic education plan

MANILA (June 16)—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed support for the Department of Education's (DepEd) introduction of the "Basic Education Development Plan 2030" (BEDP 2030) which will serve as a framework for improving the delivery and quality of basic education in the Philippines for the next decade. The DepEd said the BEDP 2030 aims to alleviate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, address access gaps, and build resilience. In a statement, lawyer Jacqueline Ann de Guia, CHR executive director, said the commission recognizes this effort of DepEd to enhance access, equity, quality and resiliency of the Philippine education system through structured goals and long-term plans. De Guia said CHR appreciates the agency's responsiveness to the existing and emerging iss...
DAR gives CLOAs to farmers, former rebels
News, Nueva Vizcaya

DAR gives CLOAs to farmers, former rebels

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Region 2 distributed Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) to former rebels and farmers in the province at the Philippine National Police (PNP) gymnasium here which is part of the agency’s 34th-year commemoration of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program and 50th Anniversary of the Presidential Decree No. 70. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (June 15)—The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Region 2 distributed Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) to former rebels and farmers in the province at the Philippine National Police (PNP) gymnasium here. The CLOA distribution and awarding is part of the agency’s 34th-year commemoration of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) a...
PA troops discover NPA lair; recover war materiel, medical supplies in Abra
Isabela, News

PA troops discover NPA lair; recover war materiel, medical supplies in Abra

Photos show the suspected New People's Amry lair at Sitio Salngen, Barangay Anayan, Tineg town in Abra province where the Philippine Army's 24th Infantry Battalion confiscated war materiel and medical supplies. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela (June 14)—Philippine Army troops (PA) here have discovered a New People's Army (NPA) lair and was able to confiscate war materiel and medical paraphernalia at Sitio Salngen, Barangay Anayan, Tineg, Abra province. Captain Rigor Pamittan, 5th Infantry Division public affairs office chief, said the troops of the 24th Infantry Battalion (IB) led the discovery on Monday of the abandoned lair with a temporary house believed to be the bunk of the members of NPA's Komiteng Larangang Guerilla (KLG...
Mine firm fears $6-M loss over ‘squatting’ row
News, Nueva Vizcaya

Mine firm fears $6-M loss over ‘squatting’ row

FCF Minerals Corporation in Barangay Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya. FILE PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya (June 13)—A national government-sanctioned British mining corporation in Barangay Runruno here over the weekend said it has suffered losses and is on the verge of losing $6.2 million (P328 million) more this month as a result of its failure to access part of its contract area claimed by "surface occupants" and others tagged as "illegal settlers." FCF Minerals Corp. said it cannot fully operate and exercise its mining rights over the mining contract area as the company is being prevented by occupants who claim to have a right over the area and are entitled to just compensation. "Also because the company does not have full access to the area due to resistan...