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‘ANI AT KITA’ GOES ON THE AIR IN BATANGAS – DAR

Reliable information on agri-fishery projects and other news from the Department of Agriculture (DA) will now reach more farming and fishing communities in Batangas through the DWPB-FM 107.3 “D’ Ani-Kita” radio station at the Batangas State University (BatSU). Agriculture Secretary William Dar, DA CALABARZON Regional Director Arnel De Mesa, BatSU President Tirso Ronquillo, and Forefront […]

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IATF ALLOWS DIVING IN BATANGAS – ROMULO-PUYAT

Batangas is now permitted to accept guests for recreational diving, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. “Dive establishments in Batangas Province, insofar as the area is still under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), are hereby determined to be permitted to accept guests for Recreational Diving, taking into consideration the general preparedness of the area and its […]

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SAN JOSE, BATANGAS IS THE COUNTRY’S EGG CAPITAL – DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar expressed satisfaction as he witnessed an actual model of an agribusiness innovation and farm consolidation in San Jose, Batangas. Dar recently toured the egg processing facility, managed by the Batangas Egg Producers Cooperative (BEPCO), which showcases the benefits of farm consolidation and industrialization by value-adding, processing, manufacturing, and developing markets for […]

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ENOUGH SUPPLY OF GOODS EVEN IN MECQ AREAS – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez has advised the public not to panic buy and engage in hoarding following the enforcement of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) measures in Metro Manila and in four other adjacent provinces. Lopez said there is enough supply of goods in Metro Manila and the four other […]

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GORDON TO TAAL EVACUEES: FOSTER SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM

Senator Dick Gordon, chairman of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), led the distribution of relief goods for evacuees in Ibaan, Batangas who were affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano in January. As he spoke with the evacuees, Gordon shared his experiences during the devastating eruption of Mt. Pinatubo that happened in June 1991 […]

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POWER RESTORED IN BATANGAS AREAS HIT BY TAAL VOLCANO ERUPTION — NEA

Power distribution services are largely back to normal in Batangas province, except for some villages that are within the seven-kilometer danger zone of Taal Volcano.  The Batangas I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC I) reported to the National Electrification Administration (NEA) it has fully restored electricity for 18 out of 21 barangays in the Municipality of […]

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BUKIDNON SENDS HELP TO BATANGAS – ZUBIRI

The Province of Bukidnon sent financial assistance to communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption in Batangas to help with their recovery and rehabilitation efforts. An assistance of  P1-million each was delivered to the municipalities of Calatagan, Tuy, Balayan, San Luis, and Bauan, as well as Batangas City. Bukidnon Gov. Jose Ma. Zubiri sent the aid […]

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DTI CONFISCATES APPLIANCES IN BATANGAS CITY INSPECTION – LOPEZ

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) confiscated appliances from two supermarkets during an inspection in Batangas City. The appliances included light bulbs, rice cookers, electric kettles, and induction cookers that do not have Philippine Standard (PS) marks or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers for imported products. “When buying electric products, consumers should always check […]

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DOT TO HELP IN RECOVERY OF TAAL-AFFECTED TOURISM ESTABLISHMENTS – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has assured that it is ready to assist in the recovery of tourism establishments which were hit by the Taal Volcano eruption, once the situation becomes stable. “First, when it comes to promotions, we’re ready. But in terms of projects, we will be coordinating with the NEDA (National Economic and […]

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APPOINT A DISASTER CZAR IN BATANGAS – VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva is calling on the government to appoint a disaster czar to oversee the relief efforts in Batangas for residents displaced by the eruption of Taal Volcano. Villanueva broached the idea after reports showed that relief goods such as food and hygiene packs, among others, were unevenly distributed to various evacuation centers where […]