Tag: Environment

Cayetano pushes BCDA charter amendments to boost ecozones, fund AFP pension

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday expressed strong support for proposed amendments to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) charter, emphasizing that strategic land sales could stimulate development in key economic zones. Cayetano filed Senate Bill No. 2647 earlier this year during his chairmanship of the Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, with… Read More Cayetano pushes BCDA charter amendments to boost ecozones, fund AFP pension

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Zambales launches P50-M ‘Mango Valley’ project

By E.H. Edejer | December 6, 2024 IBA, Zambales — A P50-million four-year pioneering program to promote, expand and sustain the production of Zambales’s highly popular carabao or “Dinamulag” mango has been launched by the Zambales provincial government recently. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said the Zambales Green Mango Valley Project, which will be a collaboration… Read More Zambales launches P50-M ‘Mango Valley’ project

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CDA continues to empower coops in Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | December 4, 2024 CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan (PIA) — The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) continues its commitment to empower cooperatives in Central Luzon by promoting their growth and viability. During the 27th episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, CDA Assistant Regional… Read More CDA continues to empower coops in Central Luzon

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BCDA distributes titles to project-affected landowners in Pampanga

CLARK FREEPORT — Citing their significant role as partners for development, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently commended at least 43 landowners in Pampanga for sharing their property for the implementation of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) railway project. In a simple ceremony, BCDA OIC-Senior Vice President Richard Brian M. Cepe, representing President and CEO… Read More BCDA distributes titles to project-affected landowners in Pampanga

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DPWH hosts infra summit towards building better Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 29, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) convened stakeholders to discuss strategies to bolster the region’s infrastructure development. The Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting and Infrastructure Summit highlighted the government’s commitment to build a more resilient and better… Read More DPWH hosts infra summit towards building better Central Luzon

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U.S. Peace Corps hosts climate leadership training for Philippine Science High School students

MANILA, November 29, 2024 — From November 18 to 22 in Iloilo City, the U.S. Peace Corps organized a workshop that trained students from the Philippine Science High School System (PSHS System) to plan and implement sustainable, science-driven climate solutions in their schools and communities. During the workshop titled “Building Student Volunteer Leaders for Climate… Read More U.S. Peace Corps hosts climate leadership training for Philippine Science High School students

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Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths

MANILA | November 18, 2024– The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday lauded local government units (LGUs) for their quick and efficient preemptive evacuation of residents at the height of Super Typhoon Pepito, resulting in just two confirmed casualties as of posting time. Pepito (international name: Man-yi) was downgraded to severe tropical… Read More Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths

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EMB’s ‘Green Wheels’ caravan goes to SBF

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Green Wheels 2024: Environmental Compliance On-the-Go caravan, a project of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Central Luzon of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), opened at the Harbor Point Ayala Mall on Wednesday. The two-day event featured a One-Stop… Read More EMB’s ‘Green Wheels’ caravan goes to SBF

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SM OLONGAPO MALLS MARK THE FINAL SET OF NSED AND COASTAL CLEANUP OF 2024

SM Olongapo Central and SM Olongapo Downtown wrapped up its 2024 community and safety initiatives with its final Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) and Coastal Cleanup event for the year. The two events, which took place on different days, highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental responsibility. SM conducted its final… Read More SM OLONGAPO MALLS MARK THE FINAL SET OF NSED AND COASTAL CLEANUP OF 2024

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United States provides additional P196 Million in humanitarian assistance for Philippine typhoon response

MANILA | November 14, 2024—The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional Php196 million ($3.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Tropical Storm Trami. Through this assistance, USAID will support logistics and provide clean water, sanitation, shelter, and cash… Read More United States provides additional P196 Million in humanitarian assistance for Philippine typhoon response

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