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The Arroyo administration is set to bid out a $1.2 billion natural gas pipeline from Batangas to Manila (Batman 1) as part of the long-term power project of the administration. This project is expected to lower the cost of natural gas in the country. This is a joint venture between …

“I appeal to all candidates not to injure trees. Please spare them as posting areas for campaign materials, Nilo Tamoria, DENR- Calabarzon regional director, said in a report from Philippine Daily Inquirer. DENR Regional officer observed that campaign posters have begun to litter the national highways in the region. It …

Below are the details of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s visit here in Batangas on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. PRESS RELEASE Public Information Office February 10, 2010 Upang maipaalam sa publiko ang kanyang “legacy of accomplishment” bago magtapos ang kanyang termino, inilunsad ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa Batangas City noong February …

Magandang Balita! GK sites will soon to rise for the families residing near the Lipa City railroads (tramo). This project was made possible by the partnership of Lipa City Local government under the auspice of Mayor Oscar L. Gozos and ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) non-profit corporation that …

The towns of Ibaan, San Pascual, Sto. Tomas, Taysan and Batangas City are among the watch list or hot spots in Batangas province following the poll-related incidents in the 2004 and 2007 elections. During the 2007 elections, one of the buildings of Pinagbayanan Elementary School in Taysan was burned by …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Southern Tagalog Region has just completed a total of 188 school building projects. According to DPWH Secretary Victor Domingo, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) Area is one of the typhoon affected regions last year with numerous damaged school building …

This Christmas holiday, another sea tragedy hit the Philippines. This time, an inter-island ferry carrying 80 people sank off Batangas waters near Isla Verde. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in its 3:30 p.m. bulletin on the incident, said 6 casualties have been recorded after MV Baleno 9 sank in waters …

According to reports from Mindoro Post, Forty-six persons remained missing since MV Baleno sank off Isla Verde, but only 32 have been identified. They are as follows: Missing persons listed in the passenger manifest 1. Emily P. De Guzman (F) 2. Ronalie Panagsaga (F) 3. Analie Panagsaga (F) 4. Angelica …