Lada

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Lada Small yet terrible. This tiny fruit from Bicol can unleash a stinging sensation on your tastebuds. Bicolanos, who are fond of spicy foods, are inclined to this fruit’s powerful pungence. We call this fruit in Bicol as “lada” (chili pepper), which completes every Bicolano meal as an indispensable ingredient. Yes, you read it right … Read more

Miyapi Tree

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Miyapi Tree (Api-api) Where can we find the biggest and oldest mangrove tree in the Bicol region? A Miyapi (Avicennia officinalis) tree, a mangrove species from the family Acanthaceae in Bongsanglay Natural Park in Batuan, Masbate, is considered to be the largest and oldest tree in the Bicol region. It has a height of 7 … Read more

DPWH Gears up the construction of Panguil Bay Bridge

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DPWH Gears up the construction of Panguil Bay Bridge Sub-Structure (Mindanao’s Longest Bridge) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is gearing up to start the sub-structure works of the 3.169-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge Project with sets of construction equipment requirements deployed on-site. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said that although the restriction on the … Read more

Freelance Workers Protection Act

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Freelance Workers Protection Act With 195 votes, the House of Representatives passed on final reading HB 8817 or the Freelance Workers Protection Act. FDCP is encouraging the supporters of the bill to call for its passing in the Senate through the Committee on Labor and Employment headed by Senator Joel Villanueva. With 195-0 with no … Read more

Almaciga Tree

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Almaciga Tree (Agathis philippinensis Warb.) Almaciga is a large coniferous tree that can grow to a height of 50 to 60 meters, with its trunk reaching up to 3 meters in diameter. Endemic to the Philippines, it is usually found in primary forests at medium to high altitudes. Almaciga yields high resin, commonly known as … Read more