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Large-scale river dredging project in Oriental Mindoro legal – Dolor

Calapan · Calapan

Large-scale river dredging project in Oriental Mindoro legal – Dolor

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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Gov. Humerlito A. Dolor said the proposed large-scale sand-dredging activities in Gloria town are secured with all permits from the appropriate government agencies aside from the necessary environmental assessments and tests that were conducted before its implementation.**media[19560]**The project involves the hauling or extraction of marine sand from the mouth of Balete River that will be used to construct the N…Read Article

What it’s like exploring Palawan in the Philippines

Travel · Palawan

What it’s like exploring Palawan in the Philippines

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Holding a strong spot atop most Filipino itineraries, Palawan is a popular destination that lives up to the hype, writes Andrew Sluys Feeling a fear of...Read Article

This Beach Was Named No. 1 in Asia—and It Has Powdery White Sand, Crystal-clear Waters, and Majestic Rock Formations

Palawan · Palawan

This Beach Was Named No. 1 in Asia—and It Has Powdery White Sand, Crystal-clear Waters, and Majestic Rock Formations

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The top spot is also the No. 2 in the world.Mlenny/Getty Images Bangka boats anchored close to the sandy shores of Entalula Beach in Palawan, Philippines.Key PointWorld’s 50 Best Beaches named Entalula Beach the best beach in Asia and the second best beach in the world. Entalula Beach is located in Palawan, Philippines.The Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands, and this stunning archipelago is famous for its natural beauty and diverse coral re…Read Article

Delhi Police launches probe into cyberattack on servers of 2 hospitals

New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) The Delhi Police has launched an investigation into a cyber attack on the servers of two hospitals in the city, police sources said on Friday. According to the sources, servers of two hospitals -- Parmanand Multi-Superspeciality Hospital in Civil Lines and NKS Superspeciality Hospital in Gulabi Bagh -- were hacked on June 11, which was reported to the police immediately. However, no immediate response was received from th…Delhi, India · Delhi See the Story

Mariahangin Island: A tale of indigenous land, power and resistance

In the remote reaches of southern Palawan, a 38-hectare island paradise is at the center of a brewing social conflict. Once home to nearly 200 families of mostly Molbog and Cagayanen descent, Mariahangin island’s population is rapidly declining. Nearly half of its original inhabitants have left, lured by an offer of relocation to other parts of the province. The holdouts of less than 90 families continue to stake their rights and claim over the …Palawan · Palawan Read Article

Viewing Filipino history from a different lens

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It’s astonishing how resilient our nation has been in the hands of colonists.As we entered the 20th century, the Philippines faced an interesting time as Spain surrendered our country to the US. Just a few decades later, our country would find itself turned over yet again after Imperial Japan expanded its forces in Asia and the Pacific during World War II. I We have heard many tales of how families had to endure certain hardships in order to sur…Cuyo · Cuyo Read Article

A Private Island in the Philippines, From Golden Retreat to Award-Winning Marine Conservation Case

David Asta Alares Manila, 12 Jun (EFE).- A French couple imagined spending a golden retreat in the Philippines when they acquired a private island in 2011. After becoming aware of the degradation of corals due to dynamite fishing, they started a program of conservation of marine biodiversity recognized this Thursday with the Blue Awards Award. It is a network of five marine protected areas (AMP) in the north of the paradisiacal island of Palawan…Palawan · Palawan Read Article

PCG, BFAR to build 20 payaos at WPS for Palawan fishermen - Manila Standard

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), is set to install approximately 20 fishingPalawan · Palawan Read Article

Collaboration with private sector helps address shortfalls in public schools - BusinessWorld Online

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Participation and donations from the private sector in Brigada Eskwela could help fill the gaps caused by insufficient budgets in public schools, according to Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC). “We can’t ignore these schools that don’t get enough funding, whether from the national budget or the local budget,” Peterson A. Fernandez, sustainability manager of AMC, said in Filipino during an interview on Monday. “So, we provide this help to them to en…San Vicente · San Vicente Read Article

BJMP officers, PDLs back Palawan’s 'Brigada Eskwela' program

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**media[18503]**Personnel of the Puerto Princesa City Jail, along with 50 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), took part in the government’s “Brigada Eskwela” program, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said on Wednesday, June 11.Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, information officer of the BJMP-Mimaropa, said the PDLs wrapped around 576 books that will be used by the students this school year.He said the initiative served not only as a…MIMAROPA · MIMAROPA Read Article

Sales Agent Gunned Down in Calapan City

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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – A lone gunman shot and killed a 37-year-old sales agent and collector of a merchandising company here on Tuesday morning, June 10.Police Lt. Col. Roden S. Fulache, Calapan City police chief, identified the victim as Lesther G. Ibaan of Barangay Masipit, Calapan City.**media[18719]**Initial investigation said Ibaan had just parked his motorcycle in an abandoned gasoline station when the unidentified suspect onboar…Santa Marta · Santa Marta See the Story