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At least 2,000 workers will be sent by the Dinagat Islands provincial government to Pyeongchang County in South Korea following a partnership agreement, an official said.Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. said a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the province, the municipality of Basilisa, and the Pyeongchang County was inked recently in Cebu City. “Representatives […]
Dinagat Islands Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. marked his first 100 days in office to coincide with the commemoration of the 16th Charter Day of the province. “For almost 100 days upon my assumption to office, we worked hard and have done a lot in addressing various issues and concerns affecting the lives of the people […]
Preparations are underway for the establishment of a Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Dinagat Islands, Dinagat Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. said.“The opening of a regular LTO district office is a great relief for the people of Dinagat Islands,” Demerey stressed. The governor met with the top officials of the LTO in the Caraga Region, led […]
Bidding is underway for the construction of a “Magellan galleon” inspired Capitol building in the Province of Dinagat Islands.The provincial government said the planned construction forms part of the continuing efforts to restore the province’s devastated seat of office following the onslaught of Typhoon Odette in December 2021. The P50 million building will replace the former […]
San Miguel Corp. (SMC), one of the country’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, is set to open a $500 million electric car battery plant in Dinagat Islands province, Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. said.Demerey confirmed the company’s decision to establish the plant in Dinagat Islands after his meeting with SMC president and chief executive officer Ramon […]
Dinagat Islands has received a P4 million sea ambulance from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to boost its medical transport capability.“This will boost the capability of the provincial government to provide safe and fast services to the residents, especially in times of emergency,” Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. said. “The sea ambulance is already packaged […]
The provincial government of Dinagat Islands opened a five-day People’s Fair that will highlight the convergence of free services from various line agencies and the private sector.Dinagat Islands Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. said the activity aims to render free services to thousands of residents in the island province. “This is a celebration of unity, new […]
Dinagat Islands province officials welcomed the recent arrival of a diesel power plant barge that will energize more areas of Loreto town and part of the neighboring Tubajon municipality. Nicolas Arcena, the acting diesel power plant head in the province, said Power Barge 116 of the National Power Corporation (NPC) arrived in Loreto on June […]
The province of Dinagat Islands has launched a new brand of tourism that is grounded on community conservation.“Under the new direction, tourism on the island will not only promote its stunning beaches and picturesque tourist spots but also focus on the involvement of communities in conserving nature,” Jeff Crisostomo, Dinagat Islands provincial information officer, said. […]
Dinagat Islands Governor Arlene ‘Kaka’ Bag-ao has led the unveiling of a 19.2-kilometer access road connecting two coastal municipalities, enabling for the first time land travel for residents who have been relying on the sea as their primary mode of transport.Bag-ao cited the social and economic benefits of opening up new roads, saying the Legaspi-Diegas Road […]