The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, Sept. 14, warned of heavy rainfall in parts of Southern Luzon and Bicol as a low-pressure area (LPA) continues to affect the country. In its Weather Advisory No. 5 issued at 5 a.m., the state...
In March 1996, the quiet towns of Marinduque became the epicenter of news headlines when a mine tailings spill from the Marcopper Mining Corporation unleashed devastation across the province. Over two million metric tons of toxic mine waste flowed into the Boac and Makulapnit Rivers, poisoning...
The island province of Marinduque, home to the famed Holy Week Moriones Festival and their iconic Roman-inspired Moryon devotees, marks a new milestone as it celebrates the 105th anniversary of its reestablishment as a province from Feb. 20 to 23. TROPICAL GETAWAY Maniwaya Island in Sta Cruz...
Authorities and volunteers recover the lifeless body of a woman who was swept away near a riverside in Sta. Cruz, Marinduque on Dec. 26, 2024. The victim was swept away by strong floodwaters and believed to have drowned on Christmas Day. (Photo: PCG) A woman believed to have drowned on Christmas...
The pilgrim image of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage from the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City ended its historic visit to the island province of Marinduque on Thursday, May 23, which falls on the feast day of the image’s counterpart in...
BOAC, Marinduque – The Philippine Coast Guard and the Municipal Risk Reduction Management Office rescued a man injured by a stingray in the sea of Tres Reyes Island, Barangay Bacong-Bacong, Gasan, this province, on April 24. A MAN stung by a stingray was rescued in the sea of Gasan,...
By Apple Lopez-Pedrialva AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE The author with her companions at the Panuluyan Farmstay in Marinduque Marinduque has been quite under the radar when it comes to its treasure spots. For most, this island is just a home to the famous Moriones or Morion Festival, a...
The first dehydrator in the country capable of harnessing heat from a hot spring and is powered by solar energy has been funded by the Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA), addressing challenges in terms of electricity and fuel supply. *DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum...
Marinduque Gov. Presbitero Velasco Jr. expressed confidence that the desalination project of the Marinduque Water District (MWD) with the Pasig City-based Peak Off-Grid Innovations and Solutions would end a decades-old potable water supply problem in the province. MWD awarded the project to the...
Committed to the national government’s aim of making the Philippines a digitally competitive nation, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) started another initiative to improve connectivity in remote areas. The DICT led the “Free Wi-Fi for All Ceremonial Launching...
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has taken his oath as the re-elected Marinduque lone district representative in the 19th Congress while he shared the stage with Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio. Outgoing House Speaker and re-elected Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Velasco takes...
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has been reelected as representative of the lone legislative district of Marinduque province for a third consecutive term. A victorious House Speaker Lord Alan Velasco (2nd from left) get his arms raised during his proclamation on May 10, 2022 (Photo from Office of...
