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Considering the welfare of Filipino learners who are struggling due to the challenges posed by remote or online learning, the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Palawan has set up 196 mini radio stations as part of its Teachers on Air initiative. (Photo from Deped) The Teachers on Air initiative,

Tagbanwa weavers Since its earliest days, weaving in the Philippines has been a tool for storytelling. It encapsulates our history, not with ink and paper, but with natural dyes and fibers. It anecdotes dreams through intricate techniques and designs that take years to be mastered. This weaving heritage is still celebrated today as among the things that make the Philippines unique. Though it had some sunset moments, we owe it to Filipinas, particularly the mothers, who have kept weaving alive a...

Good News Pilipinas These Mother’s Day gift ideas by Philippine weavers champion local products Habi Mama local weaves products in curated woven gift baskets. Is your mother the greatest cook in the world? Is she passionate about coffee? Does she always make it a point to look her best? Or, is she, perhaps, the ultimate plantita? Wherever your mom’s passions may lie, show her your utmost support this Mother’s Day by helping other mothers across the country as well—our tradit...

Published April 14, 2021, 1:45 PM PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – Authorities seized around five tons of giant clam shells during the Counteraction Operation (CAO) on Tuesday, April 13 in Puron Borbon, Barangay Panacan, Narra town. CLAMPED CLAM. Authorities inspect at least five tons of endangered giant clams which were confiscated Tuesday, April 13 in Narra town in Palawan. (Naal Forces West / MANILA BULLETIN) According to the report sent to Palawan News, the confiscated shells has an estima...

Published March 16, 2021, 11:57 AM Votes opposing the division of Palawan into three separate provinces remain leading as the Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC) is expected to complete the canvassing of the remaining five of 23 municipal canvass reports on Tuesday afternoon. Votes opposing the division of Palawan into three separate provinces remain leading as the Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC) is expected to complete the canvassing of the remaining five of 23 municipal canvass report...

The Provincial Board of Canvassers proclaimed the result of the plebiscite on Tuesday, March 16. “On the basis of the foregoing, we hereby proclaim to ratify the division of the province of palawan pursuant to Republic Act 11259 was rejected and disapproved on the basis of the votes cast in the province of Palawan on March 13, 2021,” the PBOC said. Based on the statement of votes by municipality, the “no” votes won in 19 municipalities namely: Narra, Brooke’s Point, El Nido, Aborla...

(Photo from COMELEC Commissioner Rowena Guanzon) Data released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) showed that of the eight municipalities already canvassed, the “no” votes has a total of 75,075 compared to the 68,198 “yes” votes. A total of 23 Palawan municipalities participated in the March 13 plebiscite. The “no” votes won in the municipalities of Narra, Brooke’s Point, El Nido, Aborlan, Sofronio Espanola, and San Vicente while in Rizal, and Bataraza the “yes” vote won...

endIndex: On March 13, residents of Palawan will gather to the polls to vote on whether they approve or reject the move to split the province into three. (FILE PHOTO) Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 12) — On March 13, residents of Palawan gather to the polls to vote on whether they approve or reject the move to split the province into three. Heres what you need to know about this historic event. The Palawan plebiscite is the first voting event in the country to take place in the midd...

Published March 5, 2021, 5:00 AM Diversified engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings, Inc. reported a 44 percent drop in consolidated net income to P5.9 billion last year from the P10.5 billion earned in 2019.  In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said the decline was largely attributable to the strict quarantine restrictions and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Excluding non-recurring items in 2020 and 2019, core net income fell 47 percent year-on-year from P1...

Published February 20, 2021, 1:58 PM Police have arrested a 92-year old man after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in Aborlan town of Palawan. The Philippine National Police (PNP) would not reveal specific details due to the sensitivity of rape cases but it said the old man was already charged with two counts of statutory rape by sexual assault. Ironically, the suspect is known in their community as Lolo Anghel. A report reaching Camp Crame said the arrest of the suspect was based ...