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that aspect and part of the recommendation is moving forward. We need to see all angles specially the area where the event took place. We need to come up with a detailed recommendation on how to manage such influx of people mao to ang part na amoang na identify,” she said.

Romero assured that the CTOO is doing its best to ensure that same incident will not happen again with the remaining events for the 86th Araw ng Davao.

“The preparation is in line man gyud siya even when we started planning but sometimes naa mga butang na out of our control but will not hinder us not to pursue and continue all of the things that we planned. We make sure that all the events are in place and we will be closely coordinating with all the organizers so that what happened last weekend will not happen again,” she said.

PHP 10,000.00 per teacher for School Year 2024-2025 will be given to them, a huge increase from the current PHP5,000 supply allowance per year.

The Teaching Supplies Allowance shall be automatically adjusted to its present value every three years to account for the changing prices of teach-

Electrification Administration to continue to adhere to its mandate of improving the socio–economic status of the people in the countryside through the total electrification program by providing technical, institutional, and financial assistance to the electric cooperatives nationwide and repeal the Electric Power Reform Act of 2001 and Republic Act 10531 or the National Electrification Administration Act of 2013 on converting the electric cooperatives into corporations, which they said is similar to privatization.

In a statement issued on March 2, a consumers organization in Davao Region called Nordeco inefficient in “providing power to its franchise area” and blamed the government regulators for its failure to hold the electric cooperative accountable for its “poor services.”

“Over the years, we have experienced countless power outages that have affected our daily lives, businesses, and ultimately the local economy. Despite repeated complaints and calls for action, Nordeco has failed to address these issues and provide a more reliable and efficient power supply,” Ryan Amper, co-convenor of Davao Consumer Movement, said.

Amper also hit Nordeco for its decision to continue sourcing power for Samal Island from a private company instead of repairing the existing underground cable.

He said this decision would affect consumers in the island, as it would result in higher electricity costs.

Nordeco is getting its power supply from the Mindoro Power Corp. (Chris V. Panganiban/ MindaNews)

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“We expect the administration to continue to enact pro-investment reforms over the coming quarters, especially as the President has reaffirmed his plans to make the Philippines a prime destination for foreign investors,” it added. (PNA)

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ating Expenses (MOOE) while PHP10 million will be used to fund capital outlays.

The SSF gives MSMEs access to sophisticated machines and equipment towards improving the quality of their products, increase their production capacity, accelerate their competitiveness and expand their businesses.

MSMEs comprise 99.5 percent of business establishments in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry. (PNA)

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ing supplies and materials and shall not be subject to income tax.

The amount shall be charged from the appropriations of the Department of Education (DepEd) under the General Appropriations Act.

“The proposed bill grants all public school teachers engaged in teaching basic education curriculum, consistent with the learning modalities recognized by the DepEd, and will ensure that the teaching profession will attract and retain the best available talents through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment,” SB 1964 said. (PNA) pines MaryKay Carlson, in a welcome dinner she hosted for the visiting firms Thursday, said the companies that participated the Trade Winds mission represent the “best of America.”

“I encourage you to engage with mission delegates here and identify ways you can work with these American companies. Many of them are here for the first time, which demonstrates their keen interest in the potential of our vibrant bilateral trade and investment ties,” Carlson said.

Earlier, the envoy said trade between the Philippines and the US in 2022 exceeded USD33 billion. (PNA)