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Agriculture · AlbaySORSOGON, Philippines – The scorching heat and dry weather conditions brought on by the El Niño phenomenon continue to wreak havoc on the Bicol Region’s farms, with damage to agriculture in two provinces reaching at least P171 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region V reported on Wednesday, April 10. The province of Masbate has incurred the most losses so far, amounting to P140.6 million, while farmers in Albay have lost at least P…See the Story
Dry spell cost Masbate, Albay at least P171 million in farm losses
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Camalig · CamaligLEGAZPI CITY – Schools in Camalig town in Albay implemented a shifting of schedule of classes on Tuesday, April 2, to minimize the exposure of the students and teachers to the hot temperature amid the prevailing El Niño phenomenon. Mayor Carlos Irwin Baldo Jr. said in an advisory that the schools may conduct classes in the morning from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. while the afternoon classes would be in modular learning set up. READ: LGUs suspend April 2 i…See the Story
Albay town implements shifting of classes due to extreme heat
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Animal Cruelty · Legazpi CityA case of animal cruelty was reported in Legazpi City, Albay involving two shih tzu that had their ears cut off, according to the report of GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia on "State of the Nation."See the Story
2 dogs in Legazpi City, Albay had ears cut off
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Daraga · DaragaThe Commission on Audit (COA) has started looking into the alleged irregularities surrounding a P589.6-million building construction project at the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) in Daraga, Albay province. The bungled project could have substantially increased the bed capacity of the BRHMC from the current 450 beds to 1,050. Documents obtained by Rappler showed that the contract agreement was signed on February 8, 2018.See the Story
DOH loses P338 million due to alleged hospital project irregularities in Albay
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Legazpi City · Legazpi CityTwo Chinese research vessels were detected in waters east of Luzon, called the Benham Rise, on March 1st. Philippine lawmakers in its House of Representatives spoke out about what is referred to as Chinese intrusion. The lawmakers also made calls for the government to enforce the Philippines rights within the region.See the Story
