Tag: central luzon
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DOH, naglabas ng abiso kaugnay sa masamang epekto sa kalusugan ng oil spill sa Bataan
GITNANG LUZON—Nagbabala ang Department of Health sa publiko lalo’t higit sa mga responder sa lumubog na Motor Tanker Terra Nova sa Manila Bay malapit sa Limay, Bataan na maging maingat sa masamang epekto sa exposure sa kumakalat na krudo. Sa ipinalabas na Oil Spill Public Health Advisory ng DOH Central Luzon, pinayuhan nito ang publiko…
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SBMA recognized for outstanding upcycling efforts in CL
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) was recently recognized for its best efforts to upcycle wastes from among other contenders in Central Luzon. Themed “Celebrating the Excellence and Partnership of Environmental Champions,” the Environmental Summit 2024 was held on June 28 at the Widus Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga to give recognition to local…
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Bulacan Eco Zone law to hasten C. Luzon, North NCR dev’t
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to let the bill creating the Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport lapse into law will speed up the economic development not only of Bulacan province but also of Central Luzon and other areas north of Metro Manila. The spread of economic progress in these parts of Luzon…
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Central Luzon remains number one in rice production
PAMPANGA — Central Luzon is still the country’s rice granary as it contributed 18 percent to the total national production with 3.63 million metric tons in 2023. During the fourth episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, DA OIC-Regional Executive Director Eduardo Lapuz Jr. disclosed that the region is also…
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74 parents of child laborers in Tarlac receive livelihood packages from DOLE
TARLAC— A total of 74 parents of child laborers in Tarlac receive livelihood packages worth P30,000 each from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The distribution was among the highlights of Central Luzon’s observance of World Day Against Child Labor that was held in San Jose town, Tarlac. DOLE Regional Director Geraldine Panlilio said…
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No looming garbage crisis in Luzon–Lorenzana
TARLAC–Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana allayed fears of a looming garbage crisis in Central Luzon, pointing out the presence of three operational facilities that may serve as alternatives once the contract for the operations of the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac expires. During an interview with Net25, Chairman Lorenzana…
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Philippine Red Cross, RC143 volunteers ready for large-scale disaster with MCI simulation exercise
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and its chapters and Red Cross 143 (RC143) volunteers in Central Luzon held a Mass Casualty Incident Training and Simulation Exercise on May 31 at Subic Training Center in Subic Bay Freeport Zone. PRC Chairman and CEO Richard “Dick” Gordon, PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang, and International Federation of…
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SSS vows to protect workers’ right to social security
The Luzon Central 2 Division of the Social Security System (SSS) is expected to collect P14.57 million worth of unremitted contribution and penalties from 80 erring employers in the provinces of Bulacan, Zambales and Pampanga during the simultaneous Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign on April 30, 2024, the eve of Labor Day in Central…
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DPWH moves to untangle ‘carmaggedon’ in Central Luzon
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier this month vowed to develop nearby provinces and cities as part of the long-term solution to the traffic problem in Metro Manila. He had also instructed the Cabinet to submit their recommendations for a comprehensive and realistic approach in solving traffic congestion not just in Metro Manila but in…
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BFAR launches “Layag-WPS” livelihood project for fisherfolk
ZAMBALES– The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture formally launched a livelihood project for fisherfolk affected by the tensions at the West Philippine Sea. Dubbed “LAYAG-WPS,” or Livelihood Activities to Enhance Fisheries Yields and Economic Gains from the West Philippine Sea, the activity was launched during a ceremony held in…
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Education students tapped as reading tutors
A World Bank 2022 report revealed that the Philippines’ rate of learning poverty stood at 91 percent. This means a huge number of Filipino children aged 10 were unable to read and understand age-appropriate texts. To address this concern, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the MATATAG Agenda initiated by the Department of Education in…
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CLLEx to resume construction in 2nd Qtr. 2024
ZAMBALES — The long-delayed construction of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx), which will interconnect strategic areas in Central Luzon, is expected to resume in the second quarter of this year following the resolution of problems besetting the government road project. Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., who chairs both the Regional Development Council’s Sectoral Committee…
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Population commission alarmed with spike in teen pregnancies in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA– The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) raises alarm as Central Luzon ranks first nationwide in terms of pregnancies among adolescents below 15 years old. Based on the 2022 Civil Registry and Vital Statistics data, births among 10 to 14-year-olds in the region totaled 409, making up 33.66 percent of all cases in the country. CPD…
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BFAR supports sea turtle conservation efforts
BALANGA CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has provided livelihood aid to 1Bataan Pawikan Conservation Alliance Network (1PawiCAN) fisherfolk. BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz emphasized the importance of conservation efforts in maintaining Central Luzon’s marine biodiversity. “This livelihood assistance aims to promote sustainable fishing practices while bolstering the economic well-being of…
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DA- 3 launches assistance program for onion farmers
The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 3 (DA RFO 3) recently announced a comprehensive assistance program to assist onion farming community in Central Luzon affected by pest infestations, particularly the onion armyworm. Central Luzon, the country’s largest onion-producing region, with Nueva Ecija leading in production, has experienced notable crop damage due to these pests.…
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