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Ilocos norte: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) 1 (Ilocos Region) has officially handed over nine farm-to-market roads aimed at enhancing economic growth in rural farming villages within Ilocos Norte. These roads, valued at PHP140 million, span a total of 11.028 kilometers and serve several barangays including Nagsurot in Burgos, Carusikis in Pasuquin, Francisco and Baresbes in Dingras, and Camanga, Nagrebcan, and Balbaldez in Badoc. According to Philippines News Agency, during the ceremonial turnover, Rommel Aquino, the chief agrarian reform program officer, emphasized the significance of these infrastructure projects. He highlighted that the construction and improvement of these roads are

Baguio city: The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) will offer a free electric shuttle service for guests and visitors of Camp John Hay starting July 15. BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang announced that the initiative aims to improve accessibility, reduce traffic congestion, and promote eco-friendly transport within the former US military rest and recreation facility. According to Philippines News Agency, Bingcang emphasized the project’s commitment to aiding Baguio City in addressing urban challenges while maintaining the environment and the city’s natural beauty. The six-month pilot run will involve three e-vehicles operating around designated stations with fixed schedules. Visitors

Manila: The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) is set to complete the electrification of 206 additional sitios across Baguio City and Benguet province by 2027, extending electricity access to more underserved communities. According to Philippines News Agency, Beneco General Manager Melchor Licoben stated that the project will benefit an estimated 26,438 households in 269 barangays located in the municipalities of Atok, Bakun, Bokod, Buguias, Itogon, Kabayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan, Sablan, Tuba, Tublay, and Baguio City, as well as parts of Pangasinan. “Electricity is a necessity. There are many things we cannot do without power that is why it is

Ulan bator: The first Bulgarian scientific expedition to the foothills of the Sayano-Altai mountain range in Mongolia has returned, archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov said on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the expedition, led by Ovcharov and Mladen Stanev, Chair of the Association of Bulgarians Around the World, focused on the possible presence of shamanic traditions and other cultural borrowings in pagan Bulgaria from ancient Central Asian civilizations. Ovcharov stated that the main aim of the expedition was to search for evidence of shamanic practices and cultural elements from Central Asia that may have influenced pagan Bulgaria between the 7th and

Bacolod: The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Friday reported a slower rate of increase in red striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestations across sugarcane fields in Negros Occidental. SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona attributed the slight deceleration to heightened awareness among farmers and active interventions from sugar planters, according to a news release. According to Philippines News Agency, the SRA reported a 13-percent increase in areas affected as of July 2, or 2,281.36 hectares in Negros Occidental from 2,027.79 hectares on June 25. This was slower than the infestation spread reported on May 28, June 13, and June 6, when