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NEW ACCESS ROAD BRINGS DEV’T TO MARINDUQUE TOWN

The 3.6-kilometer Balogo-Kilo-Kilo Road Phase 3 Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continuously provides vital contributions to the livelihood and economic activities of the upland communities of Sta. Cruz, Province of Marinduque, months since its completion. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Regional Office IV-B Director Gerald Pacanan said […]

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MARINDUQUE ROAD, FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS FINISHED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the construction of a flood mitigation structure and a farm-to-market road (FMR) that now fortifies community resilience and augments the local economy in the municipalities of Boac and Gasan, Marinduque. In a report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Marinduque District Engineer Richard Emmanuel Ragragio identified […]

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DA ORDERS GOAT CULL IN MARINDUQUE DUE TO Q FEVER

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) depopulated more than five dozen goats imported from the U.S. following the detection of Q fever among some of the animals at a government breeding station in Marinduque. The goats were bought for a dispersal program to farmers. BAI confirmed the Q fever – a zoonotic disease caused by […]

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DPWH FINISHES FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT IN MARINDUQUE

A newly completed flood mitigation structure undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now promotes safety and security for residents of Barangay Mainit in Boac, Marinduque.  Implemented by the DPWH Marinduque District Engineering Office, the project involves the construction of a 600-lineal meter flood control structure with steel sheet piles as a […]

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DPWH FINISHES 3 MARINDUQUE BUILDING PROJECTS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) MIMAROPA has completed the construction and improvement of three building projects that are seen to improve the quality of public services in the town of Torrijos, Marinduque. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH MIMAROPA Regional Office Director Gerald Pacanan said that a new Commercial […]

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BONG GO BACKS MARINDUQUE’S DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Senator Bong Go personally joined the residents of Marinduque in celebrating their province’s rich history and vibrant culture during the festive commemoration of the province’s 104th Founding Anniversary at Capitol Convention Center in Boac town recently. Addressing a gathered crowd, Go extended his warmest greetings to the people of Marinduque, lauding the community’s unity and […]

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PANGILINAN VOWS LONG-TERM REHAB FOR BOAC RIVER

Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan assured the people of Marinduque that the Team Robredo-Pangilinan (Tropa) will look for a lasting solution to rehabilitate the Boac River system should it emerge victorious in the May 9 polls. “Kausap namin ang mga bishops at hahanapan natin ng solusyon ang pag-aayos ng problema ng Marinduque river or the […]

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3,390 MARINDUQUE TOURISM WORKERS GET CASH AID

A total of 3,390 tourism workers in the province of Marinduque were approved to receive P5,000 each for a total payout of P16.95 million under the government’s cash aid program for workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat personally awarded the certificates of the Department of Tourism (DOT)-Department of Labor and Employment […]

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TYPHOON-HIT MARINDUQUE CO-OP GETS NEA LOAN

State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) has disbursed P3 million in calamity loans to aid an electric cooperative (EC) in Marinduque province, which was affected by previous typhoons. Data from NEA Accounts Management and Guarantee Department as of January 31, 2021 showed that Marinduque Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MARELCO) received P3.322 million for the rehabilitation of its […]

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DENR TO RESTORE MARINDUQUE RIVERS DAMAGED BY MARCOPPER DISASTER – CIMATU

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has vowed to restore two rivers in Marinduque province that were damaged in what has been dubbed as one of the worst mining disasters in Philippine history. “We made a plan to restore all the rivers in the Philippines, including the Boac and Mogpog rivers. Lilinisin natin ‘yan and we have […]