DENR Bicol forms team to ensure implementation of mangrove, beach forest development project

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 22:00

LEGAZPI CITY, April 21 (PIA) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol regional office will form a composite action team to ensure the implementation of the Mangrove and Beach Forest Development Project (MBFDP) in the region.

More local governments sending complete teams for LCCAP/BCRP training

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 21:56

LEGAZPI CITY, April 23 (PIA) – More local government units (LGUs) are sending their complete teams to the training-workshop on the formulation of both their Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAPs) and the Barangay Contingency and Recovery Plans (BCRPs). 

GMA-7'S 'Front Row' named as finalist in the 2015 International URTI Grand Prix for Author's Documentary

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 21:41

After winning the Grand Prize at the 2014 UNICEF Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television last October and bagging a Gold World Medal as Best Public Affairs Program in the recently held 2015 New York Festivals, GMA Network’s Front Row has been named as one of the 10 Finalists in the 2015 URTI Grand Prix for its "Lusong Dunong" episode.

OIC backs Bangsamoro peace process, sees its success despite challenges

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 03:58

DAVAO CITY, April 20  – The head of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) formally reaffirmed the group’s support for the Bangsamoro peace process and expressed optimism over its success despite challenges it had faced in the past few months.

DOST opens nominations for International Publications and Awards for Granted Patents and Registered Utility Model

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 03:50

LEGAZPI CITY, April 20 (PIA) -- The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced the commencement and opening for nominations for the Search International Publications and Awards for Granted Patents and Registered Utility Models.

DSWD trains members of Project Preparation Team on preparation of project proposal

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 03:47

LEGAZPI CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) targets to train more than 7,000 residents, particularly members of the Project Preparation Team (PPT), on preparation of project proposal  forming part of Project Development Workshop (PDW) conducted through Kalahi-CIDSS (Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services).