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The National Electrification Administration (NEA), in partnership with the electric cooperatives (ECs), has energized 362 sitios under its Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) from January to April 2021, while efforts to bring power to off-grid areas are ongoing. NEA data showed the bulk of these newly energized areas were in Mindanao with 200 sitios, followed by […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) has passed a resolution opposing the private takeover attempts of an electric cooperative (EC) in the province of Davao del Norte. The PHILRECA Board of Directors recently approved Resolution No. 3-13-21 expressing their “full support to the existence” of the Northern Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. […]
As the pandemic continues, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) renewed its call to discard used face masks properly to prevent risks of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission. “Protection against COVID-19 goes beyond following the minimum health protocols and the use of face masks and face shields. Our responsibility extends to the disposal of […]
KodeGo, 917Ventures’ new web development educational bootcamp, aims to raise the calibre of Filipino software engineers and address unemployment gaps in the country. The venture aims to produce front-end, back-end, or full-stack web developers through extensive hands-on experience, peer-programming, and building real-world projects. “Since technology is continuously moving forward, more and more companies are looking […]
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has welcomed the passage by the House of Representatives of a measure paving the way for the construction of permanent evacuation centers across the country, especially in his disaster-prone home region of Bicol. Villafuerte said building these evacuation centers will avoid the situation wherein  families dislocated because of  natural calamities become […]
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu warned illegal wildlife traders who are using the internet to attract buyers that their activities are being monitored by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “Mobility restrictions may cause some deterrence to our wildlife enforcers, but these shall not stop them from implementing environmental laws to protect our natural […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will be issuing a Notice of Violation against the owner of MV Sarangani after it was identified as the source of the untreated wastewater that was dumped in Manila Bay. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu visited the priority area of the Manila Bay rehabilitation where he discussed the incident […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has ordered the transfer of the authority to renew Wood Processing Plant (WPP) permits to regional executive directors as part of its efforts to improve transactions in government offices. Cimatu’s directive, contained in DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 2021-05, Revised Regulations Governing the Establishment and Operations […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said the electric cooperatives (ECs) in Eastern Visayas that recently experienced interruptions due to Typhoon Bising have returned to normal operation, while the cost of damage to power distribution facilities from the typhoon was estimated at P13.76 million. In its power monitoring report as of Wednesday (April 28), the NEA […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, together with National Housing Authority (NHA) and LGU officials, led the turnover of Yolanda housing units in Eastern Samar last April 28, 2021 as part of the Duterte administration’s commitment to complete and distribute all promised housing units to beneficiaries in affected areas. The virtual turnover of 949 houses was for […]