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==30,000 sacks of rice damaged in Occidental Mindoro== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=58332 | |||
*Monday, October 10, 2011 | |||
:by PIA Press Release | |||
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, October 10 (PIA) -– The National Food Authority (NFA) reported that some 30,000 sacks of rice were damaged when a vessel carrying it ran aground in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro amid rough seas at the height of Typhoon “Pedring.” | |||
The NFA provincial manager in Batangas, Edward Damian, reported over the weekend that the said sacks of rice have been damaged after sea water entered the cargo barge, identified as M/T Martham, which were carrying it in the last week of September. | |||
As a result, Damian said the affected rice can no longer be used for human consumption. | |||
The rice supply was supposed to be shipped to the NFA office in Coron, Palawan. NFA officials stated the damaged rice cost an estimated P30 million. | |||
For their part, the owner of the cargo barge, Martham Shipping Company, said insurance will cover or pay the costs of the damaged rice. | |||
Meanwhile, the NFA regional office reported that it has enough rice supply to assist nearby regions if necessary. | |||
It also said that rice fields in MIMAROPA (Mindoro-Marinduque-Romblon-Palawan) areas, particularly in Mindoro Island, comprising Oriental and Occidental Mindoro provinces, were not affected by the recent typhoons. (J. R. Mahusay/Louie T. Cueto/PIA-4B) | |||
==Regional committee evaluates ‘Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards’== | ==Regional committee evaluates ‘Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards’== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=57611 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=57611 | ||
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During an interview with the team composed of personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Manahan related her life story. Manahan said her sold delicacies to have money for school. Now, she was able to send her children to college despite the early death of her husband. | During an interview with the team composed of personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Manahan related her life story. Manahan said her sold delicacies to have money for school. Now, she was able to send her children to college despite the early death of her husband. | ||
Based on the papers presented to the evaluators, Manahan's exemplary performance and leadership are worthy to be emulated by her fellow senior citizen. Her background in terms of education, family and leadership in the community makes her worthy to receive the award. (Louie T. Cueto) | Based on the papers presented to the evaluators, Manahan's exemplary performance and leadership are worthy to be emulated by her fellow senior citizen. Her background in terms of education, family and leadership in the community makes her worthy to receive the award. (Louie T. Cueto) | ||
==Calderon clings to LBC Ronda lead == | ==Calderon clings to LBC Ronda lead == | ||