PIA Oriental Mindoro

04/10/2026

‘𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗢 ’𝗬𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗬𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗢 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗨𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗛𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗢 𝗡𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗦 𝗣𝗢 𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗢 ’𝗬𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗜𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡’

Ito ang paalala ni Engr. Maria Teresa Carido, Department of Agriculture (DA) MIMAROPA Development Management Officer V, sa mga magsasaka bilang paghahanda sa mga posibleng kalamidad at upang maiwasan ang pagkalugi sa ani, partikular sa mga lugar na rain fed o may limitadong pinagkukunan ng tubig.

Hinimok ni Carido ang mga magsasaka na iwasan ang pag-aaksaya ng tubig at tiyaking maayos ang paggamit at maintenance ng mga irrigation facilities upang maging tuloy-tuloy ang daloy ng tubig hanggang sa mga sakahang nasa dulong bahagi ng irrigation system.

Maaari rin umanong gumamit ng pump irrigation, shallow tube wells at iba pang water-saving technologies depende sa available na resources sa lugar. | via Jobert Mendoza/PIA

04/10/2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) MIMAROPA is preparing alternative crops and other interventions for farmers who may be unable to plant rice as prolonged dry conditions reduce water availability due to a possible “very strong” El Niño.

Engr. Maria Teresa B. Carido, Development Management Officer V of DA MIMAROPA, said the agency is preparing planting materials that can be grown in areas where water shortages could affect rice production. | via Luis Cueto/PIA

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02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Calapan City Mayor Paulino Salvador “Doy” Leachon cited the gains of his administration during his first 15 months while calling on Calapeños to take part in sustaining the city’s progress and shaping its future.

In his first State of the City Address on Oct. 1, Leachon cited several programs aimed at improving basic services and creating opportunities for residents, including the Orange Health Card Plus, which has reached 42,031 Calapeños and provided medical assistance worth ₱43.5 million to 25,623 cardholders.

The city government also reported gains in education and employment, including scholarships for nearly 700 qualified college students, free education for 2,300 students of the City College of Calapan, and 2,062 employment outcomes generated through various city programs during the 15-month period.

Infrastructure development likewise formed part of the administration’s accomplishments, with identified allocations reaching nearly ₱524 million for major facilities, roads, drainage systems, solar street lights, and other community projects, alongside ₱306 million allocated for educational infrastructure. Projects were reported in all 62 barangays of the city.

Beyond these accomplishments, Leachon emphasized that the progress achieved by the city was not the product of one leader or one office, but of the collective efforts of City Hall employees, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, barangay officials, national government agencies, civil society organizations, and the people of Calapan.

“The future of Calapan will be shaped not by one person, but by all people who will choose to take part in building this city,” Leachon said.

He recalled his appeal during his 100 Days Report for residents to “walk beside” him in the journey of public service, stressing that the same spirit of cooperation remains necessary as the city moves forward.

“Calapan is in motion. Our duty is to keep it moving toward the public good,” he said.

Leachon added that while he remains mayor, the city government would continue pursuing development while ensuring that the direction and heart of public service remain at the center of governance. | via Jobert Mendoza/PIA

02/10/2026

'𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧 𝟭𝟰𝟳 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗔-𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗔 𝗜𝗕𝗔’𝗧 𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦'

Ito ang sinabi ni Engr. Maria Teresa Carido, DA-MIMAROPA Development Management Officer V, hinggil sa mga hakbang ng Department of Agriculture upang mabawasan ang epekto ng posibleng El Niño sa mga magsasaka sa rehiyon.

Ayon kay Carido, kabilang sa mga na-preposition na agricultural inputs ang mga binhi, planting materials, fertilizers, crop protection inputs, pesticides at iba pang farm supplies na maaaring ipamahagi sa mga lugar na may sapat na tubig upang mapanatili ang produksyon at productivity ng mga pananim.

Patuloy din ang monitoring ng DA-MIMAROPA sa climate forecasts bilang bahagi ng paghahanda sa posibleng adverse weather conditions.

02/10/2026

Greater public awareness and community participation are helping strengthen efforts to protect the critically endangered Tamaraw and other wildlife species in Mindoro Island, according to the Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (MBCFI).

During the Kapihan sa PIA episode on Sept. 29, MBCFI Executive Director Kathy Lene S. Cielo said social media and community-based activities have become important tools in introducing Mindoro's unique biodiversity to more people and encouraging them to take part in conservation efforts.

She cited the organization's pickle ball challenge held in May, which encouraged participants to learn more about Tamaraws and other species found in Mindoro.

“Sa mga activities natin such as the pickleball challenge recently, in-aim namin na i-promote 'yung mga Tamaraw at iba pang species dito sa Mindoro,” Cielo said.

According to her, the activity also helped participants discover that Mindoro is home to various wildlife species and that organizations are actively working to protect them.

“Sa mga gano'ng paraan po ay para makatulong po sa pagpapakalat ng information,” she added.

Cielo emphasized that increased awareness can also open opportunities for conservation partnerships, particularly with private organizations that may provide resources and support for biodiversity protection.

Beyond information campaigns, MBCFI continues to work with local communities, Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and forest rangers through capacity-building activities aimed at strengthening their role in protecting Tamaraw habitats.

She said educating communities is particularly important because some residents may initially worry that conservation efforts could prevent them from continuing their livelihoods.

For MBCFI, involving communities in conservation helps build a better understanding that protecting the Tamaraw and maintaining healthy ecosystems can go hand in hand with the welfare of people living near its habitats.

Cielo also highlighted the role of trained forest rangers in strengthening protection efforts, particularly through improved patrol and monitoring techniques, with the organization also working with partners to bring in conservation practices and training from other countries. | via Jobert Mendoza/PIA

02/10/2026

Changes in land use, including the conversion of natural habitats into agricultural, residential and business areas, as well as infrastructure construction, continue to pose a major threat to the survival of the critically endangered Tamaraw in Mindoro island, according to the Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (MBCFI).

MBCFI Executive Director Kathy Lene S. Cielo said during the recent Kapihan sa PIA Oriental Mindoro on Sept. 29 that protecting the remaining Tamaraw habitats is crucial as the species has limited reproductive capacity and remains vulnerable to threats that further reduce or fragment its habitat.

Recent data from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) showed that it has recorded 425 Tamaraws in the Mounts Iglit-Baco Natural Park in 2026, up from 380 in 2025. However, the agency also identified forest degradation, habitat fragmentation and agricultural expansion among the continuing human-induced threats to the species.

She emphasized that conservation efforts must be considered alongside development activities in areas where Tamaraws and other wildlife are found.

“Kung dati po itong grassland, kung dati na po itong forest land, huwag na po sana natin gawing mga agricultural areas, huwag na po sana natin gawing bahayan, mga business areas o dagdagan pa ng mga infrastructure,” Cielo said.

She explained that while the Tamaraw population in Mounts Iglit-Baco Natural Park remains concentrated in a major habitat, further reduction of available space could create long-term challenges for the species, including potential genetic problems as the population grows within a limited area.

Cielo also pointed to the need to prevent livestock from entering critical Tamaraw areas because diseases carried by cattle and carabaos could pose a serious risk to the species.

She cited the historical impact of rinderpest, a livestock disease that previously contributed to a drastic decline in the Tamaraw population.

Beyond habitat protection, MBCFI continues to work with communities, Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and forest rangers through capacity-building and patrol activities aimed at strengthening conservation efforts.

For Cielo, protecting the Tamaraw requires the participation of various sectors, particularly communities living near its remaining habitats.

“Dapat po ay lumawak na po kung saan po sila dapat naninirahan,” she said, stressing that maintaining and expanding suitable habitat is essential to give the species a greater opportunity to reproduce and recover.

The call is consistent with ongoing national conservation efforts, which emphasize integrating Tamaraw protection into land-use planning and strengthening coordination among government, communities and conservation organizations. | via Jobert Mendoza/PIA

02/10/2026

Residents of Barangay Tagumpay in Pola town are benefiting from government-funded initiatives supporting frontline health services and student assistance under the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang (BBM) program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Part of the barangay’s allocation under the Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF) was used to acquire an electric bicycle or e-bike for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) who conduct health and nutrition activities across the community. | via Jobert Mendoza/PIA

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02/10/2026

Filipinos looking for an accessible way to invest in government securities may participate in the latest offering of Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs), with the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) set to open the sale of RTB 32 from Sept. 29 to Oct. 7.

The latest issuance marks the 25th year of the government’s retail bond program, which was established to make government securities more accessible to individual and small investors.

RTB 32 will be offered in minimum denominations of ₱5,000 and will carry a 2.5-year tenor, with the securities scheduled to mature in 2029. The settlement or issue date is set for Oct. 12, according to the BTr’s notice of offering. | via Ace Sapit/PIA

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01/10/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗞 𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡

Pinalalawak ng pamahalaan ang ARAL Program upang mas maraming mag-aaral sa buong bansa ang makinabang sa karagdagang learning support at interventions.

Sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., layunin ng programa na matulungan ang mga mag-aaral na makahabol sa kanilang pagkatuto at mapaigting ang kanilang academic performance.

Dahil mahalaga ang bawat pagkakataong matuto, patuloy na isinusulong ang mga programang nagbibigay ng dagdag na suporta sa mga mag-aaral tungo sa mas magandang kinabukasan.