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DPWH FINISHES IRAWAN RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed the construction of flood control structures along the upstream and downstream sections of the Irawan River, protecting communities and promoting local activities in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Based on the report of DPWH Regional Office IV-B Director Gerald Pacanan to Secretary Manuel […]

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DPWH FINISHES PALAWAN RIVER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed vital flood control structures along the upstream and downstream sections of the Langogan River in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Implemented by DPWH – Palawan 3rd District Engineering Office, the projects involve the construction of revetment walls on the upstream and downstream of the river measuring […]

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PALAWAN TRANSPORT GROUPS URGED: USE ‘PTK’ PROGRAM

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano encouraged the members of AirTODA Transport Service Cooperative (ATSC) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan to leverage the Presyo, Trabaho, Kita/Kaayusan (PTK) Program for business growth and partnership opportunities. During his visit recently, Cayetano emphasized the potential of the PTK program to drive economic development within the local transport sector. “Tinitingnan ko lang […]

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DOT OPENS TOURIST REST AREA IN ROXAS, PALAWAN

Delivering her keynote remarks at the inauguration of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Roxas, Palawan, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the Marcos administration’s prioritization of impactful infrastructure projects which aims to address the basic needs of tourists and ensure their memorable and convenient experience in the country. “Layunin po natin […]

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TULFO WANTS PROBE ON YULO-LOYZAGA’S PALAWAN RANCH

Senator Raffy Tulfo questioned the ability of Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga to lead the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 985, Tulfo cited the Philippine Star article written by Jarius Bondoc alleging the Secretary’s conflict of interest involving her family’s ownership of about 40,000 hectares of land […]

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ROMUALDEZ VOWS SUPPORT FOR PALAWAN DEVELOPMENT

Speaker Martin Romualdez assured officials of Puerto Princesa City and the municipality of Aborlan in Palawan of his full support for the continued development not only for the third congressional district but for the entire province of Palawan.The House of Representatives designated the Speaker as caretaker of the third district in November last year following […]

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DPWH COMPLETES PUERTO PRINCESA ROAD UPGRADE

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation and upgrading works along a portion of Puerto Princesa South Road in an effort to improve mobility in the world-famous Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH MIMAROPA Regional Office Director Gerald Pacanan said that a total […]

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DA: US FIRM TO HELP FIGHT CECID FLIES IN PALAWAN

The Department of Agriculture will invite experts from Sun & Earth Microbiology LLC, a Florida-headquartered biotechnology company, to help eliminate Cecid fly infestation that undermines Philippine mango production and export. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the DA is open to the idea of testing the products of Sun & Earth, whose chief executive […]

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HOUSE TO PROBE PALAWAN ELECTRICITY CRISIS

The House of Representatives has been asked to investigate the power crisis brewing in Palawan and to seek relief for its citizens amid the skyrocketing prices of electricity in the province.House Resolution (HR) No. 1544, introduced by Speaker Martin Romualdez and Palawan Representatives Jose Alvarez and Edgardo Salvame, seeks to direct the House Committee on […]

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PALAWAN IN TRIPADVISOR’S TRENDING DESTINATIONS

One of the country’s crown jewels, Palawan, bags another prestigious accolade, this time as one of the Trending Destinations in the World for 2024 on Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel site for travel deals and reviews. This latest recognition comes on the heels of Palawan’s back-to-back global citations in 2023 as one of the World’s […]