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POWER RESTORATION IN TYPHOON-HIT AREAS NEAR COMPLETION — NEA

Some 25,300 households are still facing prolonged power outages in the wake of recent typhoons, but this number is expected to drop as more electric cooperatives (ECs) are about to complete all post-typhoon power restoration activities, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) said. The NEA through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) reported that […]

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NEW LABI BRIDGE CONNECTING AURORA AND NUEVA ECIJA IS NOW OPEN – VILLAR

A new bridge connecting Aurora and Nueva Ecija is now providing better and safer travel to residents and motorists in Nueva Ecija. Citing a report from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar announced the completion of the Labi Bridge reconstruction. The bridge is along the Nueva […]

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ROAD, INFRA PROJECTS TO DECONGEST EDSA – VILLAR

The government remains committed to its promise to decongest Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) through the construction of various road and infrastructure projects that can serve as alternate routes for motorists. “We’re well underway in fulfilling the promise of our President at the beginning of his term,” Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary […]

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KALIBO BRIDGE OPENS IN TIME FOR ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL – VILLAR

Expected volume of tourists that will flock to Kalibo in Aklan for this year’s Ati-atihan Festival can now expect faster and more reliable travel with the inauguration of the Kalibo Bridge in Aklan recently.Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said that the opening of the two-lane 770-linear meter bridge to vehicular traffic […]

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QUIRINO PROVINCE APPROVES 5-YEAR DEV’T PLAN FOR GOVERNOR’S RAPIDS – CUA

The provincial government of Quirino has approved a five-year development plan for the eco-tourism facilities of the Governor’s Rapids, which boasts of sprawling rock formations and crystal-clear waters off Cagayan River in Barrio Bisangal, Maddela, Governor Dakila Carlo Cua said. “The natural come-on to tourists will further be developed aside from its magnificent wall of […]

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DPWH CONTINUES TO ASSIST EVACUEES, CLEAR ROADS AFFECTED BY TAAL ERUPTION – VILLAR

A total of 16,000 residents affected by the recent eruption of the Taal Volcano are now in evacuation centers nearest to their vicinity with the assistance of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). With the imminent danger posed by the activity of Taal Volcano, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said DPWH is continuing to […]

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145 LINE WORKERS HELPING OMECO RESTORE POWER IN URSULA-HIT AREAS – NEA

Some 145 line workers from 24 electric cooperative (ECs) are in Occidental Mindoro aiding their counterpart in the reconstruction of distribution lines and restoration of power after Typhoon Ursula, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) said.  In addition to the line crews, these ECs from Calabarzon, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Mimaropa sent 16 boom […]

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12 INFRA PROJECTS TO BE RELEASED EARLY 2020 – VILLAR

Economic managers recently approved for endorsement to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board a total of 12 infrastructure projects worth P626.11 billion. These projects are: Unsolicited Operate-Add-Transfer (OAT) Proposal for the Davao International Airport; Unsolicited Operate-Add-Transfer (OAT) Proposal for the Laguindingan Airport; MRT-4 Project; EDSA Greenways Project; Maritime Safety Enhancement Program; Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge […]

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USE TECH, INTERNET TO BE LIKE RIZAL – REP. NOGRALES

The age of the internet has seen to it that “being like Rizal is much more feasible than in the past,” and the youth should seize the advantages that come with being digital natives, a young lawmaker said. “Rizal had the advantage of quality education, starting with the patient teaching of his mother, which had […]

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NO SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR AMPATUAN MASSACRE CONVICTS — ABANTE

No special privileges, no special treatment, and no kids gloves for those convicted in the Ampatuan Massacre.  This was the plea of House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr. following the conviction of members of the Ampatuan clan and others found guilty of murdering 48 people—including family members of Maguindanao 2nd District Rep. Esmael “Toto” Gaguil […]