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The town of Libertad in Antique aims to become the center for the production of “balut” (fertilized duck egg) in the province. Libertad Mayor Mary Jean Te said they are fortunate to be a recipient of assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) under its “Itik-Pinas” project. “The 1,800 heads of ducks are given for […]
The city government is set to release P19.74 million in additional bonus for 1,316 city hall employees amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This was announced by Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr., adding that the bonus amounting to P15,000 each is an incentive to those who had worked hard in the delivery of services, particularly the […]
The province of Camiguin is using online platforms, such as TikTok and vlogging (video blogging) to celebrate its 41st Lanzones Festival which aims to promote local tourism.Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said the public is invited to participate in the festival’s online launch. Among the four-day festival’s major online activities is the Handurawan Online Photo Contest, which […]
The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar has started the first payout of the monthly allowance for senior citizens. Since its distribution, the city social welfare and development office (CSWDO) has served 494 beneficiaries from the villages of Bugas, Can-aga, Sta. Fe, Tamoso, San Saturnino, and Punta Maria. “Each senior citizen is entitled to […]
The municipal government of Baler, Aurora has procured a mobile clinic and two multi-purpose vehicles to enhance the delivery of health and other vital services to town residents. Baler Mayor Rhett Ronan Angara led the blessing of the vehicles officiated by San Luis Obispo parish priest Froilan Rivera at the grounds of the municipal hall […]
The provincial government has launched the ‘Pamanang Yaman, Produktong Pangasinan’ project that aims to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and promote native products. Ma. Luisa Elduayan, Provincial Tourism, and Cultural Affairs officer said the launching is part of the ‘Abig (heal) Pangasinan’ livelihood project wherein the provincial government will buy products from […]
The province of Ilocos Norte recently launched a dedicated hotline and center for anyone who needs mental health counseling amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Dubbed as “Speak Up, I’m Here,” the campaign aims to provide an avenue for residents in distress to express whatever is bothering them which may lead to depression and other […]
At least 100 low-income families will benefit from a P25-million housing project supported by the National Housing Authority (NHA) that is expected to open next year in Tampakan town, South Cotabato province.Tampakan Mayor Leonard Escobillo said the preparatory works formally started recently for the low-cost housing project in a 2.5-hectare site in Purok Medalla Milagrosa, […]
Some 2,900 registered pedicab and tricycle drivers in Marawi City are set to receive 25 kilos of rice and P500 cash as assistance from the city government unit to ease the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis on poor residents. Mayor Majul Gandamra said the city government gave priority to the drivers being the most […]
Teachers in Vintar, Ilocos Norte were elated as they received P3,000 each from the Vintar local government unit as a token of recognition. “A resolution of appreciation was unanimously approved by members of the municipal council in time for the culmination of the 2020 National Teachers’ Month celebration,” Vintar Mayor Larisa Foronda said. “Thank you […]