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Year: 2024

Cavite Capitol Distributes Relief Packages to Kawit Oil Spill Victims

KAWIT, Cavite — The Provincial Government of Cavite distributed essential relief packages, including rice and canned goods, to 1,812 Kawit residents affected by the Bataan oil spill. The distribution took place at Freedom Park, with local officials and Sangguniang Bayan…

State of Calamity Declared in 7 Cavite Towns, 1 City

The province of Cavite declared a state of calamity on Wednesday in eight municipalities affected by an oil spill that has spread along its coastline, Governor Jonvic Remulla announced. The Bataan oil spill occurred on July 25, 2024, when the…

Oil Spill Reaches Cavite Shores Following Mt Terra Nova Sinking

NOVELETA, Cavite – Traces of the recent oil spill from the capsized MT Terra Nova have reached the shores of Long Beach, Noveleta, Cavite. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the spill extends about 3.7 kilometers and is being…

Cavite Youth Fight Oil Spill With Homemade Booms

TERNATE, Cavite: Youth in Ternate, Cavite province, have launched an initiative to combat the recent oil spill affecting the region. The Crusher Youth Club is collecting plastic bottles to create improvised booms, aiming to contain the spread of oil along…

Nine Arrested in Voice Phishing Scam Bust in Cavite

Philippine police arrested nine suspects in a voice phishing (vishing) scam operation in Cavite, authorities said Monday. The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) executed search warrants at two locations linked to the main suspect, known as “Apol”, in General…

Chinese National Killed in Ambush in Cavite

GEN. TRIAS, Cavite — A Chinese national was fatally shot in an ambush by armed men in Gen. Trias, Cavite province, police said Sunday. The victim, identified as David Quina Jiang, 46, was driving along CM Selos Reyes Avenue when…

Cavite Emerges as Philippines’ Next Economic Powerhouse

Cavite, a province just south of Metro Manila, is rapidly transforming into the Philippines’ newest economic hub, driven by an ambitious infrastructure boom that’s catching the eye of investors and developers alike. Once known primarily for its historical significance, Cavite…

DA Expands Subsidized Rice Program to Cavite, Laguna

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its subsidized rice program to new sites in Laguna and Cavite provinces, part of a nationwide effort to support vulnerable households. The program, which offers rice at 29 pesos per kilogram, is now…

Philippine Regulators Clears $12B Sangley Airport Project

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved a joint venture between the Cavite provincial government and SPIA Development Consortium for an $12 billion airport project, clearing a major hurdle for the development. House of Investments, Inc., a consortium member, disclosed…

Ang Baha sa Kawit: Salamin ng Katiwalian at Kapabayaan

Sa tuwing dumadating ang tag-ulan, tila nakasanayan na ng mga taga-Kawit, Cavite ang makipagsapalaran sa mga baha. Ngunit hindi ito dapat maging palaging kalagayan ng bayan. Ang patuloy na pagbaha sa Kawit ay isang malinaw na patunay ng katiwalian, maling…