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cial Disaster Risk Reduction Management (PDRRMO) showed the tremor left PHP107 million worth of damage on infrastructures in the province, and around PHP73 million worth of damage to various provincial hospitals and other health facilities. (PNA)

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He also said PNP investigators are constantly monitoring and coordinating with the victims and their families to obtain their statements regarding the incident for the filing of appropriate criminal complaints.

“We condemn this senseless act of violence against our public servants. We assure the public that the PNP will exhaust all efforts to bring

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Priority segments have also been identified, and these include Business Owners, Employees and Professionals, High Net Worth clients, and the perpetrators to justice. We stand in solidarity with the families of the victims, and we will not rest until those responsible are held accountable for their actions,” said Azurin.

Adiong and one of his staff members were wounded while three of his security personnel were killed in the attack that took place in Maguing town, Lanao del Sur on Feb. 17. (PNA)

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These efforts are complemented by the company’s digital transformation, which has not only made transactions more convenient but has also resulted in more opportunities for engagement.

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“Kadtong pud atong Davao Samal ferryboat kabalo sila nga ingon anang orasa close ang atong Maharlika so walay sakyanan nga makaagi (For our Davao-Samal Ferry Boat they should also know that the Maharlika Highway will

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around PHP2 billion compared to the November 2022 level.

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) traced the decline to the appreciation of the peso against the US dollar and the net redemption of domestic government securities.

“While NG (national government) financials for December will come out only by the last week of February, the minor

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“There’s no truth to that… Yung mga problema ngayon ng agriculture has nothing to do with RCEP. (Our problems in the agriculture sector have nothing to do with RCEP.) The problems were outcomes of past neglect of the sector. By ratifying RCEP, the country will be even more forced to pay attention to agriculture because only then can you fully max- be closed during that time so no vehicle can pass),” he said. Abude said that the closure of the northbound and southbound lanes from Azuela or R. Castillo going to Tagum should be expected similar to what was implemented during the Ironman races in 2018 and 2019.

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The race course of the Alveo Ironman 70.3 is posted on their official Facebook Page. CIO increase in debt-to-GDP (gross domestic product) ratio to 60.9 percent in 2022 from 60.4 percent a year earlier enables us to infer that the total deficit for the year fell below NG (national government) targets. The decline of domestic debt by PHP219.6 billion in December from the previous month would tend to support this logic,” it added. (PNA) imize the benefits that RCEP can give to us,” he added.

Meanwhile, Marcos led a meeting of the National Innovation Council — a 25-member body tasked to develop the country’s innovation goals, priorities, and long-term national strategy. The President sits as its chairperson while the NEDA chief serves as vice chairperson.

Agency: Provincial Government of Camiguin

Amount: P7,500,000.00

8. Project title: Naga City Startup Ecosystem Development Program

Agency: Naga City Startup Ecosystem Development Program

Amount: P7,449,600.00

9. Project title: Industrial Designing and Finalization of Production Drawings for the Commercialization of BUHAWI

Agency: DOST Metals Industry R&D Center

Amount: P2,289,450.00

10. Project title: Information System on Transport Operation in Puerto Princesa (ISTOPP)

Agency: City Government of Puerto Princesa

Amount: P7,500,000.00

11. Project title: Establishment and Operationalization of Ilocos Norte MSME Incubation Center (IN-MIC)

Agency: Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte

Amount: P4,275,500.00

12. Project title: Enhancing the Capacity of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies (ReSET) Center using Local Innovation for Smarter and More Resilient Community-based Renewable Energy Microgrids

Agency: DOST Regional Office XI

Amount: P6,761,115.00

13. Project title: BARACO - Batangas Animal Movement Reporting Approach to Control Diseases

Agency: Provincial Government of Batangas

Amount: P7,051,668.00

14. Project title: Improvement of the Single

Amount: P3,049,098.00

16. Project title: Building Roadmaps for Resilient Philippine Creative Cities

Agency: DTI Competitiveness and Innovation

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Amount: P7,500,000.00

17. Project title: Exploring and Mainstreaming the Use of Natural Water Treatment Methods to Improve Drinking Water Quality

Agency: DILG Central Office

Amount: P7,500,000.00

18. Project title: Cavite Product Innovation Program for MSMEs

Agency: Provincial Government of Cavite

Amount: P7,490,000.00

19. Project title: i-LINK: Integration of Localized Maritime Information Systems for a Comprehensive Nautical Knowledge Base

Agency: University of the Philippines Diliman

Amount: P7,468,700.00

“To be very clear, innovation plays a critical role in our pursuit for sustained and accelerated economic growth and development, as it serves as a catalyst for raising overall productivity and elevating the quality of our goods and services,” Balisacan said.

“Only through a collective national effort can we truly pursue and attain these goals for our future. The Marcos administration reaffirms its commitment and determination to turn these visions and plans into a reality, and build a strong economic foundation for the future generations of Filipinos,” he added.