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OceanaGold turns over P9-M FMR projects in NVizcaya, Quirino

7Feb

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

OceanaGold turns over P9-M FMR projects in NVizcaya, Quirino

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO OCEANGOLD Philippines (OPG) recently turned over three more farm-to-market (FMR) projects worth P9 million to villagers in Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino provinces in simple ceremonies. “For hundreds of villagers in these two provinces, a simple road means more than just a path. It is a bridge to opportunity, security and progress,” said Joan Adaci-Cattiling, OGP president and general manager for external affairs and social performance. OceanaGold Philippines (OPG) turns over three more farm-to-market projects worth P9 million to villagers in Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino provinces in simple ceremonies. Funded through OGP’s Community Development Fund, these include those constructed at Barangay Villa Aurora, Diadi, in Nueva Vizcaya, a 223.5-meter road reinforced with...

Quirino province kicks off Panagdadapun Festival

12Sep

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Quirino

Quirino province kicks off Panagdadapun Festival

The Panagdadapun Festival street dancers showcase colorful vibrance and the diverse but rich culture of the six towns of Quirino province on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. PHOTO BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA CABARROGUIS, Quirino (September 12, 2023)—The performances of the cultural groups from each of the six towns of the province in the street dancing event served as a fitting opening for the Panagdadapun Festival at the capitol grandstand here on Sunday. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Junie Cua, who served as the guest speaker at the opening ceremony, said that the "diverse but unified culture" among the people of Quirino has been instrumental in the continuing development and advancement of the province. "As long as I live, I will continue to serve an...

Ethnic groups star in 10th ‘Paskuhan sa Quirino’

11Dec

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Quirino

Ethnic groups star in 10th ‘Paskuhan sa Quirino’

The 10th Paskuhan sa Quirino opens on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the provincial government grounds with the attendance of residents. PHOTO BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA CABARROGUIS, Quirino (December 11)—Amid glowing lights highlighting a three-week Christmas variety fair, the 10th Paskuhan sa Quirino, opened on Friday night at the capitol compound at 7:30 p.m. "We highlight our own handicraft, customs, culture and traditions with exhibit booths adorned with ethnic motifs from the province's Indigenous peoples such as Bugkalots, Agtas, Igorots, Kalingas, Ilocanos, among other tribes and groups," Gov. Dakila Carlo Cua said. The event is focused on the theme "Paskuhan sa Tribu: Magsaya, Magkaisa at Magsama-sama." First hatched in 2012, the annual event has been a ...

DTI Quirino holds series of FGD with SSF cooperators

11Aug

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Quirino

DTI Quirino holds series of FGD with SSF cooperators

Department of Trade and Industry - Quirino office in charge Provincial Director Mary Ann Corpuz-Dy guarantees that their office will continue to provide assistance to the cooperators for the services that they need. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY THELMA BICARME, PIA DIFFUN, Quirino (August 11)—The provincial office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here has conducted a series of Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with various Shared Service Facilities (SSF) cooperators in the province recently. Silvester Miguel, information officer, said the activity aimed to learn first-hand from the cooperators the present challenges they are facing, their needs and expectations from the agency. Miguel further said the series of FGDs also aimed to gather the best practices that other cooperator...

DENR: No illegal activities caused Sierra Madre landslide

20Jun

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Quirino

DENR: No illegal activities caused Sierra Madre landslide

This photo of the landslide along the Northern Sierra Madre natural park in Maddela, Quirino, was taken at the foot of the mountain range. San Agustin, Isabela government employee and freelance photographer Ervin Suguitan took photos of the landslide on May 28, 2022, which he posted on his Facebook account on May 29. DENR PHOTO CABARROGUIS, Quirino (June 20)—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 2 has denied any illegal activities causing a landslide in the Sierra Madre mountain, particularly in this province. "This incident in the Sierra Madre mountain in Quirino province was not due to mining, logging or any illegal activities near or where the landslide was located," DENR Region 2 officials said. DENR Region2 executive director Gwendolyn Bambalan...

Quirino board member seeks mayoral post in Nagtipunan

8Oct

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Quirino

Quirino board member seeks mayoral post in Nagtipunan

BY G.B.D CABARROGUIS, Quirino (October 8)—A provincial board member of this province has filed his certificate of candidacy to run for mayor of Nagtipunan town. In support of his candidacy, lawyer Tomas Baccac was accompanied by Rep. Junie Cua and his son Gov. Dakila Carlo Cua of this province at the Commission on Elections office in Nagtipunan. Lawyer Tomas Baccac, a provincial board member of Quirino province, files his certificate of candidacy for mayor of Nagtipunan town come May 2022 elections. Baccac was accompanied by Quirino Gov. Dakila Carlo Cua, Rep. Junie Cua and other supporters to show support for his candidacy. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Prominent political leaders of Quirino like Evan Uy and his son Toto Uy also witnessed the filing of Baccac’s candidacy. Supporters s...

‘Save our Watershed’ campaign launched in Quirino

15Jul

By Alfred Del RosarioNo Comments

News, Quirino

‘Save our Watershed’ campaign launched in Quirino

BY MIKE DEL ROSARIO DIFFUN, Quirino (July 15)—The Provincial Government of Quirino has joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Forest Management Bureau (DENR-FMB) in launching the provincial campaign dubbed as "Save Our Watershed" or SOW. Quirino Vice Gov. Jojo Vaquilar joined the motorcade as a show of support to the "Save our Watershed" campaign of the national government. (From R-L: MENRO of Diffun, Vice Governor Jojo Vaquilar, PNP Chief of Diffun, Mike del Rosario, CENRO Sagun of Maddela, PENRO Marriam Frances Malana, FMP PPMO Jose Saguilot). PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE DEL ROSARIO Gov. Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua said it is critical that the provincial government strengthen collaboration with various stakeholders and partners as this pandemic is testing everyone's r...

15Jul

By Alfred Del RosarioNo Comments

Opinion, Quirino

Watershed board manual approved

BY MIKE DEL ROSARIO QUIRINO Governor Dakila Carlo Cua has approved on July 15, 2021 the Ganano Watershed Committee's Manual of Operation during the launch of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-led Save Our Watershed Campaign. Citing Section 16 of Republic Act 7160, also known as the Local Government Code of 1991, Cua explained that local government units (LGUs) are empowered to efficiently and effectively govern their territory, as well as enact measures to protect the environment. The Ganano sub-watershed in this town which is adjacent to the Magat watershed is one of the Cagayan River's sub-river basins. It is one of the province's most important sub-watersheds, supplying water to around 1,000 hectares of irrigated land and that more than half of the sub...

DTI assists Quirino watermelon growers sell harvest

30May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Quirino

DTI assists Quirino watermelon growers sell harvest

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO DIFFUN, Quirino (May 30)—Under the “Walang Sayang Project” (WSP) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), a group of local farmers growing watermelons here was able to sell some 2.5 tons of their harvest. THROUGH the Department of Trade and Industry's Walang Sayang Project, watermelon growers in Diffun town in Quirino province were able to sell some 2.5 tons of their harvest to partners based in Bulacan province and the National Capital Region. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Leah Pulido Ocampo, DTI Region 2 director, said watermelon grower Leah Prieto was able to establish partners from Bulacan and the National Capital Region benefitting nine other local farmers who work with her from Barangay Ricarte Sur in this town. According to Prieto, they still have around...

10Apr

By Alfred Del RosarioNo Comments

News, Opinion, Quirino

Forest Communities in Quirino

BY MIKE DEL ROSARIO THE pandan leaves are woven together by the members of the Macate Diffun Upland Farmers Association (MDUFA) Inc. in Diffun town, Province of Quirino, before being transformed into colorful bags, and the traditional "bayong" modernized as “Ecobags” that we used to carry goods from the market or grocery stores. Rather than planning a family hike or outing, weaving provided an alternative treat for families in Barangay Macate in Diffun to spend more time together, staying safe at home, while increasing their productivity or cash flow during this seemingly unending pandemic. This people’s organization is one among the ten partner beneficiaries of the Forestland Management Project (FMP) which is a foreign-assisted project implemented by the Department of Enviro...