COA flags P16.7B in NIA projects possibly awarded to unqualified contractors

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coa-flags-nia-projects-awarded-unqualified-contractors/

University news that I haven't been updated on these past few weeks: from Marinduque State College (IIRC), it's now a legit bonafide University as of today, all with cheers and shouts, for the betterment of students, profs, staff, and other local stakeholders alike.
https://palawan-news.com/marsu-celebrates-university-status

#Marinduque #mimaropa #FediSEA #Philippines #universitiesph

MarSU celebrates university status

The Marinduque State University (MarSU) welcomed visitors from many academic areas to its weeklong celebrations, which began on September 3 and will end today. Teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders came together for a week-long event aimed at addressing the demands of the evolving academic landscape in the area. Officials from the Commission on Higher Education […]

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"Scuba diving, beach, and cruise tourism depend on the region’s coastal resources, and are also its major tourism products. If unmitigated, the #oilspill can have adverse impacts on three of the world-class dive destinations in the Philippines, specifically the Verde Island passage and Apo Reef in Mindoro, and Coron’s World War II wrecks, and the Philippine Dugong.” #travel #tourism #Mimaropa

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/03/07/oil-spill-can-set-back-tourismrecovery-of-mimaropa-dot/

Oil spill can set back tourism recovery of Mimaropa–DOT | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo

THE oil spill in Oriental Mindoro will likely affect several tourism activities in the province and the Mimaropa region, which will again deprive stakeholders of their livelihood. Formerly the Southern Tagalog region, Mimaropa is composed of Mindoro Oriental and Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. In a news statement, Tourism Secretary…

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