Pres. BBM Distributes Aid to Fishermen in Cavite Affected by Oil Spill
CAVITE, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday distributed financial aid to thousands of fishermen affected by an oil spill off the coast of Cavite province. A total of 32,392 fishermen received P5,000 pesos each under the Presidential…
Mendez-Nunez, Cavite Declared ‘Stable’ in Peace and Security
A town in Cavite province has been declared “stable” in terms of internal peace and security, following a ceremony marking a partnership between the local government and the military. The Municipality of Mendez-Nunez became the ninth local government unit (LGU)…
COA: Kawit LGU Suffers P212-Million Cash Deficit in 2 Years
The Commission on Audit (COA) has revealed that the Municipality of Kawit, Cavite has been suffering poor performance in revenue collection for Calendar Years 2018 and 2019, resulting in a substantial cash deficit totalling P212.3 Million. According to the COA…
Rep. Jolo Pushes for Minimum Wage Hike in Calabarzon
DASMARIÑAS, Cavite — A Cavite lawmaker is pushing for a minimum wage hike in the Calabarzon region, citing the need to address the rising cost of living and ensure fair compensation for workers. Rep. Jolo Revilla, who represents the 1st…
Oil Spill Threat Prompts Urgent Action in Bacoor City
Government officials in Bacoor City are calling for urgent action to protect their coastal areas from an approaching oil spill. The spill originated from the M/T Terranova, which sank off Bataan on July 25. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
Kawit Mayor Implicated in P13.9 Million Financial Anomaly, COA Report Reveals
MANILA – A Commission on Audit (COA) report has uncovered financial irregularities totaling P13.9 million in the municipality of Kawit, Cavite, implicating Mayor Angelo Emilio Aguinaldo in potential corruption and misuse of public funds during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020….
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…
Financial Aid Distributed to Cavite City Fire Victims
CAVITE CITY, Cavite — Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. distributed PhP20,000 pesos in financial aid to each family affected by recent fires in Barangays 5 and 7 of Cavite City on Sunday. The assistance, provided by the national government, supplements…
COA Reveals Insufficient Bonding of Kawit Officials, Lax Cash Disbursements
KAWIT, Cavite — A Commission on Audit (COA) report found that 17 accountable officers in the Municipality of Kawit were not sufficiently bonded to cover cash advances granted to them in 2020, potentially putting government funds at risk. The audit,…
CPD Calabarzon Celebrates World Population Day in Cavite
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Population and Development Calabarzon, in partnership with the Cavite Office of the Population Officer, celebrated World Population Day on July 12, 2024. This year’s global theme is “Embracing the Power of Inclusive…