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GSIS allocates P437.5M in emergency loan for Occidental Mindoro, Agusan del Sur

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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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Close to 40,000 families are poor in Occidental Mindoro

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Occidental Mindoro has 39,899 poor families, according to the Third Round Household Assessment or Listahanan 3 (L3) conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Mimaropa. The figure represents 38.8% or 102,885 households inspected by the DSWD in the province of Occidental Mindoro, which are considered poor. The towns of San Jose, Sablayan,… Read More Close to 40,000 families are poor in Occidental Mindoro

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Occidental Mindoro outages to decrease as OMCPC starts full operation

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Occidental Mindoro residents can expect reduced power outages as the Occidental Mindoro Consolidated Power Corporation (OMCPC) began full capacity operation of its 30-megawatt (MW) plants on April 29. Antonio Almeda, administrator of the National Electrification Administration (NEA), assured that the move would significantly reduce, if not eliminate, power outages in the province. “Last Thursday I… Read More Occidental Mindoro outages to decrease as OMCPC starts full operation

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NEA needs until mid-May to solve Occidental Mindoro power crisis, says Tulfo

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The National Electrification Administrator (NEA), Antonio Almeda, has requested three weeks to come up with a concrete solution to the ongoing power crisis in Occidental Mindoro. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Energy, said he had met with Almeda to discuss the agency’s immediate measures to resolve the power supply issue in the said… Read More NEA needs until mid-May to solve Occidental Mindoro power crisis, says Tulfo

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Power crisis sparks protest in San Jose

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Protesters recently gathered in San Jose municipal covered plaza in a rally called Oksi Walang Power Movement, expressing grievances and pleading for a solution for the power crisis across Occidental Mindoro. With only four hours of electric service per day, the people are greatly affected by the power crisis, according to Christopher Aguilar, the convener… Read More Power crisis sparks protest in San Jose

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Occidental Mindoro power crisis takes toll on children

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As the mercury soars in Occidental Mindoro, the ongoing power crisis is exacerbating health risks for children in the province, prompting calls for urgent government action. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office has reported at least 10 instances of emergency medical aid being administered to schoolchildren suffering from dizziness in San Jose since… Read More Occidental Mindoro power crisis takes toll on children

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₱27.8-million road widening project in Occidental Mindoro completed–DPWH

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a ₱27.8-million road widening project in Sta. Cruz, Occidental Mindoro. The project covers the construction of an additional 3.5-meter wide pavement and 2.5-meter wide shoulders on both sides, along the 1.5-kilometer portion of the Mindoro West Coastal Road in Barangay Dayap. Director Gerald A. Pacanan… Read More ₱27.8-million road widening project in Occidental Mindoro completed–DPWH

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Occidental Mindoro placed under state of calamity due to worsening power crisis

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Occidental Mindoro has been declared under a state of calamity due to the worsening power crisis in the province. Vice Governor Diana Apigo Tayag said in an interview with TeleRadyo that the rotational blackout in the province has been causing severe impact on the health, education and livelihoods of the people. For over a month… Read More Occidental Mindoro placed under state of calamity due to worsening power crisis

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Rising prices push Occidental Mindoro’s inflation rate to 9.3%, says PSA

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Inflation rate in Occidental Mindoro climbed to 9.3% in March, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This means that the prices of some goods and services in the province increased significantly in March compared to February when an 8.7% inflation rate was recorded. At a recent PSA press conference, Dr. Maribel Bernardo, chief statistical… Read More Rising prices push Occidental Mindoro’s inflation rate to 9.3%, says PSA

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