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BULACAN RESCUERS WHO DIED DURING RESCUE OPS LAUDED

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando said Monday the families of the five rescuers who died in the line of duty in San Miguel town will receive all the benefits due them. Fernando expressed grief over the deaths and lauded the heroic efforts of the five victims who were swept away by raging floodwater while conducting rescue […]

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DREDGING OF RIVERS, CREEKS IN BULACAN STARTS

The provincial government of Bulacan has started dredging rivers and creeks to mitigate flooding, especially during this rainy season. Governor Daniel Fernando said that while dredging the rivers is not the permanent solution to flooding in the province, he said that it is a crucial component to prevent extensive flooding in Bulacan. “Pansamantala, ito muna […]

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26 MORE MODERN JEEPNEYS TO SERVE BULACAN CITY

Twenty-six more modern public utility jeepneys (PUJs) will start plying routes in the City of San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan Province. Nasrudin Talipasan, regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), said the Sapang Palay-Grotto Transport Service Cooperative (SPGTSC) launched recently the brand new PUJs to ply the Grotto-Sapang Palay via […]

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VILLANUEVA TO REFILE BULACAN AIRPORT ECOZONE BILL

Despite the aborted jobs and livelihoods that would have benefited his province mates, Senator Joel Villanueva said that he respects the veto on House Bill (HB) 7575 that sought to establish the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (BACSEZFA) in Bulakan town. Villanueva, who hails from Bocaue town and is the author […]

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8,000 MANGROVE SHOOTS TO REVIVE MARILAO RIVER

About 8,000 mangrove shoots will be planted in Barangay Nagbalon in Marilao, Bulacan as part of long-term measures to improve the quality of water in the town’s major river. Wilfredo Cruz, director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 3 (Central Luzon), said that 60 fisherfolk were taught how to properly plant mangrove […]

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2 BILLS FOR BULACAN ECONOMY GET SENATE OK

The Senate unanimously approved two bills that could bring a huge impact on the local economy of Bulacan. Senator Joel Villanueva thanked his colleagues for passing House Bill No. 10444 or the Act Converting the Municipality of Baliwag in Bulacan into a component city. “On behalf of the people of Baliwag, we would like to […]

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SMC UNVEILS DESIGN PLAN FOR BULACAN AIRPORT CITY

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has released a conceptual master plan for its massive, green-designed, and future-ready aerocity development in Bulacan province, envisioned as the “pace-setter” and model for green urbanism in the country.   The project is seen as a major boost to both national and local economies as it will complement SMC’s P740-billion New […]

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FERNANDO TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR BULACAN

Reelected Governor Daniel Fernando bared his plans to further develop the province of Bulacan, with a focus on agriculture, health, and education. Fernando, along with other provincial candidates who won the elections, was proclaimed on May 10. In an interview, he said he has many “millennial programs” in the pipeline and has discussed them with […]

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20 MORE MODERN PUJS TO SERVE SAN JOSE DEL MONTE

Twenty more modern jeepneys will start serving passengers in the City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Nasrudin Talipasan, regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), said the Sapang Palay Grotto Transport Service Cooperative (SPGTSC) launched the brand new and modern YouYi ZGT 6540 public utility jeepneys (PUJs) to ply the […]

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BULACAN GOV’T EXECS BACK GORDON’S REELECTION BID

Senator Dick Gordon thanked the province of Bulacan for showering their support in his reelection bid for the upcoming May 9 general elections. Gordon, who is running for his second and final consecutive term in the Upper House, vowed to uphold the interests of Central Luzon, as he hails from nearby Zambales. “We thank many […]