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A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30th has caused widespread destruction to livestock and veterinary facilities, with estimated total losses amounting to P170,955,100. The Provincial Veterinary Office reported that the quake affected several local government units, including Bogo City, San Remigio, Tabuelan,
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The Supreme Court has taken a significant step in addressing the Philippines' flood control problem by ordering several government agencies, private contractors, and local government units to respond to a petition seeking a writ of kalikasan. The petition, filed by lawyer Edna Selloriquez and others, aims to compel President
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California has taken a significant step towards addressing its housing crisis with the signing of SB 233 into law. This bill, championed by Senator Kelly Seyarto, aims to improve coordination between state and local governments in planning for future housing needs. By requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development
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Tanzania has officially launched the Pandemic Fund Project, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening the country's capacity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to future health emergencies and pandemics. The project is a collaborative effort between the President's Office, the Prime Minister's Office, the
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Dr. Ibrahim Dade Adare, Sokoto State Commissioner for Local Governments and Community Development, has directed the 23 Local Government Chairmen to provide necessary support for the ongoing measles-rubella vaccination campaign. The campaign aims to reach every eligible child and adolescent across 23 local government areas in the state, and the
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Residents of Port Harcourt, the state capital of Rivers, have been affected by severe flooding in recent days, leading to the deaths of two teenagers. The state Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has vowed to tackle the issue through legislative actions and coordination with the state executive. Amaewhule visited
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Labour's plans to reinstate pensions for councillors and mayors in England are set to cost taxpayers £45m a year, official figures suggest. According to the Government Actuary's department, the move would cost between £40m and £45m annually, with no additional funding provided to cover the costs.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed local government units (LGUs) to update their disaster preparedness plans following the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Cebu on September 30 and the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on October 10. The DILG emphasized
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has committed to helping the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and local government units (LGUs) enforce a 60-day price freeze on basic goods in Davao Oriental following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the province last week. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio
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As Governor Ahmed Aliyu assumed office in 2023, his administration prioritized tackling Sokoto State's pressing security challenge, which has seen a surge in banditry, rural violence, and growing insecurity, part of a broader national trend in the North-West zone. Aliyu has taken proactive steps to counter insecurity within
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The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 5 in Bicol region has ordered local government units (LGUs) to update their contingency and disaster response plans. The move comes amid a series of strong earthquakes and weather disturbances that have struck the region. Claudio Yucot, RDRRMC-5 chairperson, emphasized the
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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, made a high-profile switch, abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah's motivations were centered around bridging the divide between the South-East region, particularly Enugu, and the central government. In a broadcast to the people of Enugu
