Typhoon Chedeng continues to gather strength as it moves north northwestward over the Philippine Sea, according to the latest forecast issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 5:00 p.m. on June 9. The center of Chedeng’s eye was estimated to be located at 885 kilometers east of Northern Luzon. It… Read More Chedeng maintains strength as it moves towards PH sea
Farmers in Sta. Cruz can now benefit from a newly turned-over small irrigation system (SIP) worth P22.2 million, which will provide sustainable water sources to enhance the quality and quantity of their crops. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) facilitated the turnover of the irrigation system, aimed at improving food security and sufficiency in the… Read More Sta. Cruz farmers receive P22.2M irrigation system
Criminal complaints have been filed by the National Bureau of Investigation’s Environmental Crime Division (NBI-ECD) against 35 individuals linked to the sinking of the oil tanker MT Princess Empress, an incident that caused a massive oil spill affecting the coastlines of Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Antique, and Batangas. The accused individuals include seven incorporators and directors… Read More 35 face criminal charges over Mindoro oil spill
Tropical Storm Chedeng has slightly intensified and is moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said in its 5 p.m. advisory on Wednesday, June 7. Chedeng, which was located 965 kilometers east northeast of Eastern Visayas, with maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up… Read More Chedeng gains strength, heads west-northwest
PNP Chief Benjamin Acorda on Monday said that the second suspect in the killing of radio commentator Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin has been identified by authorities. Charges are being prepared against this individual, in what Acorda believes to be a “strong” and “fruitful” case. Bunduquin, a commentator for dwXR 101.7 Kalahi FM MUX Online Radio, was… Read More Second suspect in Bunduquin slay identified
The Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro has enlisted the expertise of Firehouse Construction Services (FCS) to declog rivers and drainages to prevent flooding in the province. Governor Humerlito Dolor signed the Memorandum of Agreement with FCS, which will provide the necessary machinery, fuel, manpower, and expertise to excavate and deepen silted rivers, thereby reducing the… Read More FCS begins flood mitigation work in Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has granted certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) to 330 farmer-beneficiaries, including former communist rebels, under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). A total of 258 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) received CLOAs, covering 263.9 hectares of agricultural lands formerly owned by the Golden Country Farms Incorporated (GCFI) in Barangays… Read More 330 farmers, former rebels in Mamburao get CLOAs from DAR
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has commenced the distribution of a P127 million financial assistance program to provide relief to more than 14,000 fisherfolk impacted by the Mindoro oil spill. A total of 233 fisherfolk in Oriental Mindoro were provided on Thursday, June 1, with cash aid by the DSWD Field Office… Read More DSWD begins cash aid rollout for over 14,000 Mindoro fisherfolks
A 31-year-old farmer lost his life after being struck by lightning while seated on the embankment of his field in Sitio Malabnig, Brgy. Rumbang in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) of Rizal posted photos of the victim, identified as Alex Enio, in a Facebook post on Friday. Jolence Soriano,… Read More Lighting kills farmer in Occidental Mindoro
A total of 939 students from various towns in Oriental Mindoro received educational assistance from the provincial government, through the Provincial Education and Employment Services Office (PESO). The educational aid was granted under the Provincial Education Assistance Program (PEAP) and was distributed at the Provincial Capitol Complex in this city on May 31. PESO Labor… Read More Over 900 students get educational aid in Oriental Mindoro
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