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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 …
Read More »Updates on Bagyong Pepeng
October 2 Forecast from PAGASA: The provinces of Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Northern Quezon, Aurora and Polilio Island will have stormy weather. Northern and Central Luzon and the rest of Bicol region will experience rains and gusty winds with moderate to rough seas. The rest of Luzon and the whole of …
Read More »Batangas to strengthen battle against HIV-AIDS
Tropical Disease Foundation Inc (TDFI), a non government organization, in cooperation with Batangas City Health Office conducted a seminar workshop on HIV and AIDS Prevention Policy Development, held Aug. 20 at Batangas City. The seminar focused on creating and implementing program on HIV AIDS prevention and treatment. According to TDFI, …
Read More »Puntong Ala Eh! at 12
Puntong Ala Eh!, the longest-running news and public affairs program in Batangas, is now on its 12th year of bringing the latest news and issues in the local community. This program airs through the Batangas Community Channel BCTV 73 (then STV 6) with the help of the Public Information Office. Puntong Al Eh! launched its pilot episode on Aug.12, 1996 …
Read More »Former President Cory Aquino Died at 76
The national icon of democracy and ex-president of the Philippine Republic, Corazon “Cory” Aquino died of cardio respiratory arrest. At the age of 76, Mrs. Aquino died at around 3:18 am, Aug. 1 at Makati Medical Center. Here is the statement made at around 5:00 am by Senator NoyNoy Aquino, …
Read More »Batangas City Revives Tradition – Sublian Festival 2009
Batangas City’s 40th Foundation Anniversary – The Sublian Festival 2009 BATANGAS CITY — With the aim to revive the province’s old customs and traditions, Batangas City celebrated the Sublian Festival, a highlight of the city’s annual founding anniversarry celebration, July 17-23. Mayor Eduardo B. Dimacuha started this Sublian, July 23, …
Read More »Lipa City Drafts Charter to Fight Red Tape
LIPA CITY — The local government of Lipa City under the auspice of Hon. Mayor Oscar Gozos has vowed to take the fight against red tape with the drafting of the city’s “Citizen’s Charter,” a code of service standards for local government transactions. Citizen’s Charter contains the service standards drafted …
Read More »ABS-CBN Launches Boto Mo Ipatrol Mo: Ako ang Simula for 2010 Election
ABS-CBN launched Boto Mo I-Patrol Mo: Ako ang simula yesterday, May 11, 2009. It aims to get people care and take action specifically on the upcoming 2010 election. BMPM is like people power with new technology -cellphones! BMPM is a year long campaign of the ABSCBN to responsibly respond to …
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