Batangas City

City Disaster Management and Coordinating Council (CDMCC) conducted a risk management assessment activity in barangays of Batangas City. This is to identify those disaster prone areas in the city. According to City Social Welfare and Development Officer Mila Espanola, they are prioritizing those high-risk areas. (near the river, major outfall …

A report from Philippine Daily Inquirer states that around 7:50 am this morning, Batangas City was shook by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. “The earthquake’s epicenter was located 52 kilometers south and 90 kms west of Batangas City,” Mr. Solidum said. “The origin of the earthquake was 121 kms below sea …

To enhance the English communication skills of public elementary and high school teachers, Malampaya Foundation, Inc. (MFI) launched the project Advanced Course on Competitive English for Teachers (ACCENT). This project provides free training for teachers to improve their skills in teaching and speaking English. Malampaya Foundation noted the importance of …

The City Engineer’s Office (CEO) is conducting regular cleaning of drainage lines and waterways to prevent heavy flooding in Batangas City particularly in the poblacion and nearby areas. City Engineer Adela Hernandez already coordinated with the engineers of Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to clean the drainage they have constructed for …

May P 5 bilyon ang kabuuang pondong inilaan ng GSIS para sa emergency o calamity loan program para sa lahat ng myembro nito na nasa National Capital Region at 24 probinsiya na deklaradong nasa state of calamity matapos ang pananalasa ng bagyong Ondoy. Nagsimula ang applicationfor calamity loan noong October …

The Batangas City Planning and Development Office tied up once again with UP Planades, University of the Philippines’ development planning experts, in the city’s ten-year Comprehensive Development Plan, Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance for Calendar Years 2009-2018. This development plan covers further benefits in education, health, housing program, population …

The Transportation Development and Regulatory Office (TDRO) in Batangas City is strictly imposing the law against colorum tricycles prohibiting the tricycle drivers to operate without the required franchise. This law is under Article IV, Section V and Article 10, Section 46 of the Revised Tricycle Franchising Ordinance. TDRO Chief, Architect …

One hundred fifty six cases had been given resolution since “Justice on Wheels and the Increasing Access to Justice by the Poor Program” of the Supreme Court was launched in Batangas City, Sept. 5. Two SC’s justice on wheels busses served as court and mediation rooms where trials for these …