Category: Environment

REGISTRATION OF VEGETABLE STAKEHOLDERS TO AVOID ‘FAKE BUYERS’

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet Vegetable stakeholders in this capital town will be required to register with the municipal government starting the first quarter of 2024, as mandated by a local ordinance approved this month. “All stakeholders are required to register so that there will be an official listing of the persons working at the trading posts, […]

MAYOR WARNS CONTRACTORS ON PUBLIC SAFETY, CLEANLINESS IN PROJECT SITES

BAGUIO CITY Baguio City Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong once again issued a stern warning to contractors of government or private projects in the city to ensure public safety and cleanliness in their project sites. Several random inspections by no less than the mayor led to the discovery of unsightly, untidy workplace and alleged substandard projects. […]

PROTECTING THE TREES

Planting season may be over this year but it does not mean the end of our forest protection activities. The City Environment and Parks Management Office said schools, organizations and groups may still proceed with their environmental activities as the city’s forest and tree maintenance program is on year round. In lieu of tree planting […]

ILOCOS NORTE SITE OF AGRI MODERNIZATION IN PH, SAYS GUV

LAOAG CITY A PHP130 million modern postharvest facility targeted to speed up the drying of palay in the province of Ilocos Norte was inaugurated on Friday in Barangay Saludares, Dingras, Ilocos Norte. Funded by the National Food Authority (NFA), the facility will soon be equipped with at least four units of 30- metric tons capacity […]

NIA-CAR SUSTAINS FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM

LA TRINIDAD, BenguetNational Irrigation Administration-Cordillera (NIA-CAR) recently renewed its commitment to the Enhanced Partnership against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development ( DSWD). In doing so,NIA-CAR Regional Manager signed the Regional Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). NIA is one of the 18 government agencies in the Cordillera that signed […]

DOLE TUPAD PROGRAM

Some residents of Barangay Ferdinand conduct clean-up drive under the labor department’s work program. The activity held on Nov. 23 is coordination with the Representative Mark Go office on November 23, 2023 ABN/ Carlos Meneses

ADIVAY AGRI-TOURISM FAIR

Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas assisted by Jennilyn Dawasan, OICRegional Executive Director, Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the activity on November 14, 2023 held at Benguet Sports Complex trade area. Photo by Primo Agatep/ABN

PRIDE OF BENGUET

Local farmers from Itogon and Bakun ,clad in their native costumes show their locally produced in the on-going Agri-Tourism Fair at the Benguet Sports Complex trade area. It marks the celebration of Adivay 2023. Photo by Primo Agatep/ABN

DA-CAR OIC DAWAYAN TO PUSH FOR THE ORIGINAL VISION OF MULTI-BILLION BAPTC

LA TRINIDAD, BenguetJennilyn Dawayan , OICRegional Executive Director, Department of Agriculture- Cordillera Administrative Region vowed to push for the original vision of the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC)- local farmers should be the one to manage its operation. In an interview, Dawayan signified her intention to discuss the operations of the facility with newly installed […]

RECYCLING DEFINITELY HITS DIFFERENT WITH SM’S ECO VENDO, HERE’S HOW

As part of its Environmental Programs on Solid Waste Management, SM Cares recently deployed special recycling booths in two of the biggest SM malls in the country, providing mall-goers with a fun and convenient way of disposing of their recyclable plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Through the Reverse Vending Machine of SM Cares called “Eco […]

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