Caramat said the LGU opted to withdraw its support for the dam construction following reports that NGC Mineral Resources Corp. had sought mining exploration rights in parts of Santa Fe.
By comparison, some larger and flood-prone provinces in Central Luzon and Bicol received less than half that amount over the same period.
The women’s party said their legislative action was filed on the World Day for Decent Work last Tuesday in light of the recent Cebu incident where BPO companies reportedly forced employees to continue working despite a strong earthquake.
“Initial reports and witness accounts contradict this. Residents of the community reported no indication that a firefight ever took place between security forces and the victims, raising serious doubt over the military’s version of events,” Panay Alliance Karapatan said.
“The JMS Legacy Museum is for everyone. We are very proud to have the museum open to inspire all to learn from Jomaʼs life and legacy,” de Lima said.
According to eyewitnesses, part of the bridge gave way just as a trailer truck, loaded with palay, crossed the bridge.
Ang Bayan said Francisco aided the 15th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army (IBPA) in the capture and summary execution of Acosta and farmer-leader Joseph Jimenez in Sitio Makilo, Barangay Kamansi, Kabankalan City last November 30, 2022.
In a September 25 letter, District Engineer Esmeralda de Guzman denied Mayor Maila Ting-Que’s request for itemized data on seven major projects including the Caritan-Balzain creek works, the Pinacanauan River flood management project, and several multipurpose buildings at Cagayan State University.
“Kung nagagawa ng mga dambuhalang mining companies magmina sa ibang bayan ng Nueva Vizcaya, hindi pwede dito sa bayan ng Santa Fe,” Mayor Liwayway Caramat said.
“Let’s not shortchange women’s games. Pay referees fairly. Paying women’s games less reinforces the harmful message that women’s sports—and women themselves—are worth less,” Elago said.
