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200 Bilibid’s PDLs transferred to Sablayan Prison in Occidental Mindoro

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200 Bilibid’s PDLs transferred to Sablayan Prison in Occidental Mindoro

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Two hundred persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City have been transferred to the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) in Occidental Mindoro.Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. said the transfer was part of the ongoing decongestion at the NBP.The 200 PDLs arrived at SPPF last May 30, Catapang said.“The transfer is part of the continued decongestion program of N…See the Story

Heat index in 33 areas may reach dangerous levels on June 2, highest up to 46°C

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Heat index in 33 areas may reach dangerous levels on June 2, highest up to 46°C

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Up to 33 areas across the country may experience a dangerous heat index on Monday, June 2, with the highest possibly reaching 46°C, based on the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).Echague, Isabela may record the highest heat index at 46°C.Three areas, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Guiuan, Eastern Samar; and Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, follow at 45°C.Meanwhile, four areas m…Read Article

Rights-based approach to environmental protection

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Rights-based approach to environmental protection

The Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling in Occidental Mindoro v. Agusan Petroleum and Mineral Corp. (2025) marks another pivotal moment in local environmental governance, one that left many environmental defenders disappointed. The decision struck down several local ordinances in the Province of Occidental Mindoro imposing a 25-year moratorium on large-scale mining activities as unconstitutional, arguing that the prohibition exceeds local government pow…Read Article

Dredging in Occidental Mindoro suspended for noncompliance, threats to safety

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Occidental Mindoro Governor Eduardo Gadiano on Monday ordered the suspension of dredging activities of a company in Barangay Talabaan, Mamburao, due to alleged noncompliance with permits and threats to the residents" safety.Mamburao · Mamburao Read Article

Occidental Mindoro solon calls for review of 'deleterious' dredging contracts

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Occidental Mindoro lone district Rep. Leody “Odie” Tarriela is calling for a comprehensive review of all dredging contracts that are viewed as harmful to the environment.The newly-reelected congressman had this to say over the weekend following the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) thatcdeclared void the ordinance of the Provincial Government imposing a 25-year mining moratorium in the province. "I think we need to pause while doing a c…Occidental Mindoro · Occidental Mindoro Read Article

Rains, thunderstorms in Mindanao, EVisayas, Palawan, other areas sizzle with 42°C-44°C heat index

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MANILA, Philippines — The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao will continue to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across the island, including Eastern Visayas and Palawan, the weather bureau said on Friday. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned. Isolated rain showers or thundersto…San Jose · San Jose See the Story

LGUs’ ban on mining ruled unconstitutional - BusinessWorld Online

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By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter LOCAL government units (LGUs) are prohibited by the Constitution and a 1995 law from declaring blanket bans on mining, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled. The ruling nullified a 25-year moratorium on large-scale mining by Occidental Mindoro and the municipality of Abra de Ilog in that province, which was found to have violated Republic Act (RA) No. 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995. It stemmed from a ca…Mamburao · Mamburao See the Story

Easterlies to bring scattered rains over PH but 26 areas to experience 42-44 degrees Celsius heat indices

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MANILA, Philippines — Despite the expected humid and warm weather, some areas in the country will be experiencing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered or isolated rains due to the easterlies, the state weather bureau said on Wednesday. Weather specialist Benison Estareja of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said, however, that there would be no low pressure areas entering the country…San Jose · San Jose See the Story

Bilibid or not in Mindoro - BusinessWorld Online

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About a year ago, the Department of Justice (DoJ) formed a group to take the lead in constructing new prisons for people convicted of heinous crimes. This was about two years after a law was passed by Congress in 2022 for the construction of at least three new maximum-security prisons around the country. This is considering that the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa needs upgrading since it was built by the Philippine Commonwealth government in 1…Department of Justice · Sablayan Read Article

Field-Tested: HONOR Magic7 Pro proves its power in the real world - LionhearTV

We brought the HONOR Magic7 Pro with us on an outreach mission to Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, to see if this AI-powered flagship lives up to its promises — not just in specs, but in the field, where connectivity is spotty, weather is unpredictable, and moments matter. From early morning boat rides to late-night photo sorting, the Magic7 Pro’s 5,850mAh battery delivered. Even with constant camera use, social media updates, and hotspot sharing, th…Occidental Mindoro · Occidental Mindoro Read Article

Police nab 2 wanted persons in separate operations in Central Luzon

By Jason De Asis MOST WANTED. One of two fugitives arrested in operations in Bulacan and Pampanga on Friday (May 2, 2025). Police Regional Office-Central Luzon Director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said operations will continue to ensure that fugitives are held accountable. (Photo courtesy of Bulacan PPO) CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Authorities nabbed two fugitives in separate operations in Sta. Maria, Bulacan and Angeles City, Pampanga on Friday. In a s…San Jose · San Jose Read Article