2020 marks the 100th anniversary of Marinduque as a province of the Philippines. The centennial celebration is slated for Feb. 16-22 next year featuring a historical parade, cultural heritage shows, film festival, street dance competition, culinary arts contest, off-road jeep jamboree, groundbreaking for the Bantayog Wika monument in recognition of Tagalog-Marinduqueno, and the Gawad Marinduque awards night.
Author: Romeo A. Mataac, Jr.
More than 3,000 SHS students in Mimaropa took DOST scholarship examination
A total of 3,174 aspiring science and technology scholars took the 2020 Undergraduate Scholarship examination of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Sunday, October 20.
Velasco’s statement on the passing of Nene Pimentel
Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco is joining the nation in mourning the loss of former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, Jr.
Abalone treasures from the depths of Mimaropa seas
The development of food and non-food product from abalone (Haliotis asinina) under the Improvement of Production and Utilization of Abalone program in Mimaropa is another banner project of Marinduque State College. More on marinduquenews.com
Velasco spends own money for Russia trip
House Committee on Energy chair and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco clarified that he used his own money in joining President Rodrigo Duterte’s ongoing state visit in Russia.
Mogpog dreams, achieves
Spearheaded by the Mogpog Central School Alumni Association, Inc. officers and members with the support of teachers and students, the construction of a world-class “green” school will be a gift to the people of the Island of Marinduque.
COA applauds Marinduque for innovation, accounting and PWD practices
The Commission on Audit looked favorably upon the provincial government of Marinduque for several accomplishments in disability affairs, social welfare programs and financial housekeeping.
Department of Water Resources, solution to water crisis – Velasco
In the face of a looming water shortage, Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco, has asked Congress to set up a new agency that would primarily focus on the country’s water resources – the Department of Water Resources.
3 contractor ng P318M infra project sa Marinduque parusahan — COA
Nais ng Commission on Audit na patawan ng kaukulang parusa ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Marinduque ang kinuha nitong tatlong contractor dahil sa pagkaantala ng 91 na kontrata para sa mga infrastructure project na umaabot sa P318.25 milyon ang kabuuang halaga.
Inclusive development for the coconut industry
MARINDUQUE – This heart-shaped island province is situated at the geographical center of the Philippines based on the grandparent of all Philippine geodetic surveys, the […]