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POE BACKS FRANCHISES FOR 3 VISAYAS POWER FIRMS

Senator Grace Poe has called on her colleagues in the Senate to give their nod to the franchise bids of three power distribution utilities in the provinces of Leyte, Romblon and Negros Occidental to avert brownouts. Poe, chairperson of the committee on public services, sponsored in plenary three bills that would grant franchises to power […]

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BONG GO LEADS SIBUYAN SUPER HEALTH CENTER TURNOVER

The Super Health Center at Manuel Roxas Street in Magdiwang town in Sibuyan Island, Romblon, was formally handed over to benefit the community in a turnover ceremony witnessed by Senator Bong Go. This is part of collaborative efforts advocated by Go towards bolstering healthcare services in the grassroots such as island communities. The event, which […]

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BONG GO RECEIVES RECOGNITION FROM ROMBLON LGU

Senator Bong Go, adopted son of Romblon province, was honored with a plaque of appreciation by the local government of Corcuera town, Romblon, in recognition of his significant contributions to the community. Mayor Elmer Fruelda and Aubrey Fondevilla visited the Senate recently where they personally presented the award to Go, expressing the town’s deep gratitude […]

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DPWH FINISHES SEAWALL PROJECT IN ROMBLON

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Romblon has successfully completed the construction of a seawall that will protect the coastal community in Barangay Calabasahan, Concepcion, Romblon. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, MIMAROPA Regional Director Gerald Pacanan said that the P19.5 million seawall project was delivered to completion by DPWH Romblon District […]

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CSC ACCEPTS DONATED LOT FOR ROMBLON FIELD OFFICE

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Local Government Unit of San Agustin, Romblon officially signed the Deed of Donation for the parcel of land that will house the CSC Field Office Romblon. The signing ceremony took place on 11 August 2023 at the CSC Central Office in Quezon City. The establishment of the new […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL SHARES ‘BEST PRACTICES’

The Negros Occidental provincial government has shared its best practices with officials from Romblon led by Governor Jose Riano and Lone District Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona, who came to the province on a two-day learning trip recently. Riano said their province is looking closely at Negros Occidental’s “One Hospital Command” system and the consignment of medicines […]

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DPWH COMPLETES 2 MAJOR INFRA PROJECTS IN ROMBLON

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of two major infrastructure projects in Tablas Island, Romblon. According to DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado, completed are ₱26.69 Million Panique Flood Control in Odiongan and the ₱11.76 Million David Bridge along Odiongan – East-West Road. “Completed are ₱26.69M Panique Flood Control in Odiongan […]

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RIANO THANKS DUTERTE, GO FOR MALASAKIT CENTER

Governor Jose Riano of Romblon has expressed his gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go for the Malasakit Center initiative as it continues to serve Filipinos through its 146 locations nationwide including in his home province. “Salamat sa Malasakit, President Rodrigo Duterte at Senator Bong Go,” Riano stated in a Facebook post. […]

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SOLAR POWER SYSTEM TO MEET ELECTRICITY DEMAND OF PROVINCE — ROMELCO

In anticipation of higher electricity demand during the dry season, the Romblon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ROMELCO) recently installed a 200-kilowatt (kW) disaster-ready solar photovoltaic system distributed in various villages under its franchise area. ROMELCO reported to the National Electrification Administration (NEA) the initial installation of its “Grid-Tied Solar Roof Mounted Project,” which aims to provide […]

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TIELCO OPENS COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CARABAO ISLAND ELECTRICITY SUPPLIER

In compliance with the new policy of the Department of Energy (DOE), the Tablas Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TIELCO) will open the competitive bidding for the supply of electricity to Carabao Island, one of Romblon province’s emerging tourist destinations.  The opening of bids for the competitive selection process (CSP) for new power provider for the […]