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Typhoon “Frank” Aftermath in the Province of Capiz

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:41:58 PST

An aerial view of the devastation caused by tropical typhoon Frank in the province of Capiz, particularly in Roxas City, Panay, and Pontevedra. Video courtesy of Capiz Provincial Government.

TYPHOON FRANK” inspires PAVIA Farmers’ Information & Technology Service (FITS) Center

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:35:24 PST

by Homer G. Hubag Despite the devastating effects of the killer flood brought by Typhoon “Frank”, Pavia FITS and staff were inspired by the very strong support and leadership shown by Mayor Arcadio H. Gorriceta in rehabilitating the once vibrant and beautiful town of Pavia. Following and working with the slogan “We Will Be Back”, Mayor [...]

Banias: Panay has almost recovered after ‘Frank’

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:19:55 PST

PANAY Island is almost back to its normal condition after it was badly hit by Typhoon Frank in June 2008. This was the assessment made by Presidential Assistant for Western Visayas and executive director of the Fask Force Panay Raul Banias even as the proposed Paglaum Fund intended for various rehabilitation activities is yet to be [...]

Call for Proposals: Dialogue on Governance: Strategic Projects Facility (SPF 2)

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:14:29 PST

Call for Proposals: Dialogue on Governance: Strategic Projects Facility (SPF 2) Reference: DCI-ASIE/126814/L/ACT/P Dialogue on Governance: Strategic Projects Facility (SPF 2) Call for Proposals Reference: DCI-ASIE/126814/L/ACT/PH The European Commission is seeking proposals for projects in the Philippines which might receive grant assistance from the EC-funded “Dialogue on Governance: Strategic Projects Facility” (SPF 2). The overall objective of the SPF2 is to [...]

Treñas expects MIWD to solve water supply problem this week

Site Admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:34:32 PST

City Mayor Jerry Treñas expects the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) to fulfill their commitment to address the water needs of the city as thousands of visitors are expected to visit the city for the Dinagyang 2009 festival this week. The MIWD cut-down the water supply in the city for three days last week to pave [...]

WV critical watersheds need rehab

Site Admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:34:21 PST

Newly-installed regional executive director Ricardo L. Calderon of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-6) said they will focus on the rehabilitation of critical watershed areas through the establishment of upland development programs in the region. “Critical watershed areas support major irrigation projects that are expected to boost the production of farmers and agriculture industry, [...]

MIWD to fully restore water supply Jan 15

Site Admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:30:36 PST

The Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) has appealed to consumers to bear the inconvenience until the full restoration of water supply on Jan. 15 after it failed to accomplish the Jan. 12 target. MIWD has fast tracked works in its reservoirs in Maasin and Sta. Barbara towns clogged with mud in the aftermath of typhoon Frank [...]

Typhoon Frank remains top story of 2008

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:31:02 PST

THE multi-billion peso worth of devastation caused by Typhoon Frank last June 21-22, 2008 and its aftermath, including government’s rehabilitation efforts, remain the top story in Iloilo province for 2008. Other year-ender stories were about efforts to rehabilitate Panay Island provinces, prop up the local economy, and resuscitate the business climate reeling from the effects of [...]

Typhoon Frank Ravages Iloilo

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:16:28 PST

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Operation Blessing Giving Relief to Aklan and Iloilo

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:58:35 PST

Operation Blessing Giving Relief to Aklan and Iloilo