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MGB cites importance of geohazard inspections
BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) asked local government units (LGUs) in the region to require applicants for building permits to first secure certificates of geohazard inspections.
Reverse supply of Angat Dam water sought
Some 18,000 Bulacan farmers, tilling about 19,000 hectares, and represented by their local officials, have appealed to President Arroyo that the distribution of water from the Angat Dam should be drastically reversed and corrected so that their farms would be adequately irrigated.
DoTC revokes PUV franchises issued in CAR
BAGUIO CITY — Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza ordered the outright cancellation of at least 19 certificates of public convenience (CPCs) issued by the Cordillera office of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to public utility jeepneys plying the route Plaza-Marville Homes in Irisan here since such franchises were found to have been irregularly issued.
I do not believe claim on slay of 2 men – Pagdanganan
CALUMPIT,Bulacan — Former Bulacan Governor Roberto Pagdanganan asked Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno and Philippine National Police Director-General Avelino Razon to revamp Bulacan police, alleging coverup in the investigation of the killing of his brother, former Calumpit Mayor Monching Pagdanganan.
Australia widens grant offers to Visayas to address poverty
CEBU CITY — Australia is now extending its offer for multi-million grants to qualified private sector groups to help the Philippiune Government address poverty.
No delays noted in CA hearings, says Cebu solon
CEBU CITY — Cebu Rep. Eduardo Gullas, a member of the Commission on Appointments (CA), said they are ready to hear and decide the nominations of three ambassadors and dozens of chiefs of mission, foreign service officers and career ministers.
No decision yet on proposed P1.50 fare hike
CEBU CITY — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 7 has not yet made a decision on the transport group’s petition for a P1.50 fare hike, it was reported here.
Aumentado cites need to implement tax mapping project
Bohol Gov. Erico Aumentado vowed to strengthen the capability of the Provincial Assessor’s Office (PassO) and Provincial Treasurer’s Office to implement a tax mapping project costing P7,225,590.
8 ‘Bahay Silungan’ facilities inaugurated in Iloilo City
ILOILO CITY — The country's eight Bahay Silungan sa Daungan (BSD) was inaugurated in this city last May 8.
Giant waves smash 27 houses
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Some 400 residents of the coastal villages in Malapatan, Sarangani were rendered homeless yesterday when giant waves smashed their houses, a disaster official said.
Tourism boom seen on Siargao Island; DPWH rushes projects
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – A tourism boom here is seen as the implementation of multimillion-peso infrastructure projects launched by President Arroyo went into high gear in this so-called "Paradise Island" of Siargao, Surigao del Norte, a top government official said yesterday.
Fast growth of Zamboanga Norte predicted
DIPOLOG, Zamboanga del Norte -- Gov. Rolando Yebes said yesterday he is confident that Zamboanga del Norte will soon become one of the fastest growing provinces in the country.
Woman, daughter believed drowned in Cotabato river
KIDAPAWAN CITY — A 28-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter were believed drowned when they tried to cross the river in Tulunan, North Cotabato at about 3 p.m. last Thursday.
Purok leader shot dead by suspected rebels
DIGOS CITY – Suspected members of Guerrilla Front 51 of the New People’s Army (NPA) killed early this week a purok leader at Sitio Paradise, Barangay Kapatagan, this city.
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