USAID, Microsoft support DepED’s ICT training thrust for teachers in Mindanao conflict-affected areas
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 14 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Microsoft Philippines recently completed their training of more than 400 public elementary school teachers from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and Western and Central Mindanao on basic computer use, in support of the Five-Year Information and Communications Technology for Education (ICT4E) Strategic Plan of the Department of Education (DepED).
Angat dam remains 'very safe, no cracks' – experts
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
By Emil G. Gamos
NORZAGARAY, Bulacan— A team of government experts on Monday assured that Angat dam “is very safe, has no cracks and can last for another 60 years.”
Mayoralty row in San Jose Del Monte continues to heat up
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Sept. 14 — Who is the mayor?
Capitol begins re-channeling project of Siaton River despite objections by local officials
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By Judy Flores-Partlow
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 14 – The provincial government of Negros Oriental on Monday began its massive re-channeling project of the Siaton River in Siaton town under orders of Governor Emilio Macias II despite objections raised by municipal officials.
P3.5 biotech building to be opened soon in Mindanao
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, Sept. 15 – The proposed Biotech Complex to be constructed inside the University of the Philippines in Mindanao (UP-Min) campus in Mintal, this city, is part of the research program for the conservation and sustainable utilization of indigenous bio-resources in Mindanao.
DOLE offers free lessons on computer in Zambo
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 15 — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is offering hands-on program on Information Technology (IT) appreciation and familiarization for out-of-school youths (OSYs) and other disadvantaged sectors in this southern port city.
DOST to conduct development study of white sand bar in Negros Oriental
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 15 — The Negros Oriental Investment Promotions Center (NOIPC) has requested the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to conduct a development study of the white sand bar in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental.
Dauin town receives P7-M for waterworks project
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 15 — An estimated P7 million worth of waterworks materials were given to the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental from the funds of 3rd district Rep. Henry Pryde Teves.
Concepcion, Iloilo now free from dynamite fishing
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, Sept. 15 – The coastal town of Concepcion situated some 108 kilometers northeast of Iloilo City is now free from dynamite fishing.
Land Bank awards P1M credit facility to geothermal host communities’ cooperative
September 14, 2009 11:28 pm· Comments Off
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 15 — A total of P1 million credit facility was awarded to the Southern Negros Geothermal Community Cooperative (SONEGCO) through the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) in Negros Oriental.