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
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
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
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
Two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed during an intense clash with government soldiers recently in Sablayan. The encounter took place after concerned citizens reported the communist group’s presence in Sitio Pasigue, Brgy. Malisbong. According to Captain Ersel Filipinas of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 68th Infantry Battalion, the troops engaged… Read More 2 NPA rebels killed in clash in Sablayan
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P437.5 million in emergency loans to assist over 18,000 individuals affected by calamities nationwide, including those affected by the power crisis in Occidental Mindoro. GSIS President and General Manager, Wick Veloso, emphasized the importance of providing financial assistance to those affected by disasters and the power crisis.… Read More GSIS allocates P437.5M in emergency loan for Occidental Mindoro, Agusan del Sur
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