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The Department of Education (DepEd) in the MIMAROPA region has enhanced security protocols and child protection measures across all schools, in response to recent violent incidents involving students elsewhere.
Persistent southwest monsoon rains continue to affect various regions in the Philippines, displacing thousands of families and causing localized flooding. While some areas experienced less severe flooding, evacuation centers remain active, and efforts are underway to clear waterways.
A lawyer for a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official in Region IV-B stated that it would be 'impractical' for his client to inspect all projects in the entire region before signing documents. This statement was made on Thursday in Manila, Philippines.
Police in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines have recovered an estimated ₱2.49 million worth of illegally sourced forest products and arrested 86 violators in a series of operations conducted since the start of the year.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in MIMAROPA has documented the highest number of marine turtle nests ever recorded in the SAMARICA coastal landscape of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.
Tropical Storm Inday, combined with the southwest monsoon, has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, particularly in Calabarzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Thousands of families have been affected, leading to class suspensions and evacuations.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has pre-positioned relief goods and identified evacuation facilities in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines. This action is in preparation for potential impacts from a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon (habagat).
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Mimaropa has disbursed P6.845 million in financial assistance to 1,369 service delivery riders across the region as of May 29. This aid aims to support delivery riders in the Philippines.
Police in the MIMAROPA region of the Philippines arrested nine individuals, mostly wanted by authorities, during a series of anti-crime operations conducted over 24 hours.
Over 1,200 inmates across the Mimaropa region in the Philippines received financial assistance, amounting to P6,825 each, from the Department of Labor and Employment.
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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Oriental Mindoro has the highest number of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) cases in the Mimaropa (Mindoro Occidental and Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) reg
Heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by tropical storms Maymay and Luis, have caused extensive flooding across the Philippines, particularly in Luzon and Pampanga, leading to at least 26 deaths and affecting over 111,000 families. The severe weather also resulted in significant agricultural damage and large accumulations of waste in Manila's waterways.
The enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, including Metro Manila and several provinces. Sea travel has been suspended in affected areas, and nearly 9,000 barangays are at risk.
The National Nutrition Council in Mimaropa has identified Baco, Oriental Mindoro, as the municipality with the highest prevalence of child stunting in the region.
The most wanted rape suspect in Mimaropa was successfully apprehended in Cavite. During the arrest, authorities also seized shabu and an unlicensed gun from the suspect.
Inflation in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines eased to 5.2 percent in June, down from 5.9 percent in May, driven by lower costs in food, transport, and housing.
Super Typhoon Inday (international name Muifa) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, prompting class suspensions in various areas, including parts of Metro Manila and Negros, and the cancellation of small vessel trips in northern Quezon. Authorities raised Signal No. 1 in 12 Northern Luzon areas and advised vigilance due to potential enhanced 'habagat' rains.
Police Regional Office (PRO) Mimaropa has ordered heightened police visibility in and around schools across the region after recent stabbing incidents in separate schools in Cavite.
Several areas across Mimaropa, Eastern Visayas, Rizal, and Batangas in the Philippines are experiencing dangerous heat index levels, posing health risks to residents.
India has announced the appointments of Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the new Chief of Naval Staff. Both are expected to assume their new roles by the end of the month.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced that the P3.3 million fuel subsidy for transport service cooperatives in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines is scheduled for distribution next week.
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines will implement a compressed four-day workweek starting March 23, as part of government efforts to conserve energy amid global supply concerns.
Inflation in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines eased to 5.3 percent in July, down from 5.7 percent in June, according to a report from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Authorities in Romblon, Philippines, arrested Mimaropa's most wanted person on Tuesday for six counts of qualified rape involving a minor.
President Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) outlined priority bills and promises, but also drew criticism from labor groups for its silence on wages and the sugar industry. Netizens, economists, and politicians offered varied reactions and analyses of the speech.
Police in MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) arrested 12 wanted individuals, including three of the region's most wanted fugitives, during simultaneous manhunt operations conducted on July 23.
The Police Regional Office of Mimaropa (Region IV-B) announced the arrest of 1,252 wanted persons from January 1 to July 13, marking a 36.4 percent increase.
Tropical Depression Henry has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after causing class suspensions, rough seas, and the cancellation of ferry trips in several provinces. The storm developed and moved away from the Philippine landmass within a day.
A major wildfire has broken out in a forest area on the Greek island of Evia, leading to the evacuation of two villages, Mesochoria and Raptaioi. Strong winds are hindering firefighting efforts, though the situation is reportedly improving and residential areas are no longer threatened.
The Philippines concluded rescue efforts for 16 people missing after a building collapse in Angeles City, with authorities investigating contractor liability. Meanwhile, rescuers in Laos are racing to reach seven villagers who have been stranded in a flooded cave for almost a week.
Senator Mark A. Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2049, known as the Building Eco-Friendly and Resilient Development (BERDE) Act, to promote and preserve urban green spaces in the Philippines amidst rapid development.
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Mimaropa has implemented a hybrid work arrangement as part of government efforts to conserve energy amid rising global oil…
Health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon has called for a more robust and coordinated response to HIV in Oriental Mindoro, following reports that the province has the highest number of cases in the MIMAROPA region.