DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that under the Memorandum of Agreement with DepEd, the bank shall act as depository for funds earmarked for school operating budget and program funds.
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LANDBANK offers expanded calamity rehab program for hog raisers, agri-enterprises, small farmers and fishers
MAKATI CITY — As a direct response to the recent typhoons, earthquakes and volcanic activity that devastated various parts of the county, as well as the African Swine Fever (ASF)…
RDC Chair eyes boost in Bicol region’s economy for 2020
Rosal cited the opening of the Bicol International Airport (BIA) and the resumption of the Philippine National Railways (PNR), along with the strengthening of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and agriculture sector as key drivers to boost local and national economy.
ARDCI Microfinance, Inc. conducts relief ops in areas affected by Taal volcano eruption
The ARDCI Microfinance, Inc.’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Coordinator along Operations Heads (OH) and other ARDCI staff brave the ash fall in various areas of Batangas and some parts of Cavite to provide necessary goods for aggrieved ARDCI members affected by the eruption.
No schooling, promotion for obese police officers
Those who are not within the ideal BMI range are either told to reduce their weight by two kilos a month or increase their weight to be eligible for schooling and possible promotion, Catanduanes Police Provincial Director Col. Paul F. Abay said.
Crime incidents down by 10% in 2019 – PNP
Police Provincial Director Col. Paul Abay disclosed in his command’s accomplishment report for the past year that overall, crime incidents in the island province decreased from 1,121 in 2018 to 1,011 in 2019, or a drop of 10.89%.
Gov. Cua heeds DILG order, ends 5-day Capitol impasse
Wednesday last week, Cua’s lawyer, Atty. Maria Nympha Mandagan, sent a letter to the DILG regional and provincial offices informing that her client would assume his duties and responsibilities as governor of Catanduanes effective that day.
Road accident sends 2 persons to hospital
Responding personnel of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Emergency Rescue Unit brought two persons to the Eastern Bicol Medical Center (EBMC) last Friday, Jan. 11, 2020, after they sustained injuries in a collision between two vehicles in Virac.
6 arrested for illegal activities in Virac, Baras and Bato
Police authorities in Virac, Baras and Bato towns apprehended six persons in separate operations against illegal activities on just one day of last week, while the Viga police caught its No. 4 Most Wanted Person.
ARTA orders elimination of ‘burdensome’ requirements for businesses inside malls and CBDs
The memorandum circular also requires LGUs to ensure the availability and accessibility of the Local Government Comprehensive Land Use Plan to the public. Furthermore, risk-profiling of business permits applications and renewal based on its geographical location and post auditing of business tenants located within shopping malls and CBDs are being ordered.